Deel vs Remote
Editor Sebastiaan Smits ·
Published November 12, 2026 · Updated November 12, 2026
Both list employer of record from $599 per employee per month and contractor of record from $325, so the headline fee does not separate them. Deel claims more countries and customers. Remote publishes lower entry prices for US PEO, contractor management and global payroll. The choice comes down to coverage versus the cheaper side products.
Side by side
 Deel |  Remote | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | EOR, contractors, US PEO and payroll on one platform | EOR with PEO, contractor products and local payroll |
| Best for | Companies wanting a single vendor for every worker type | Companies that want published prices for every worker type |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Per employee / month |
| Pricing | EOR from $599 per employee per month; US PEO from $125; contractor management from $49; contractor of record from $325 per contractor per month. | EOR from $599 per employee per month on annual contracts; US PEO from $99; contractor management from $29; contractor of record from $325; global payroll from $29. |
| Free option | None | None |
| List price as listed on November 12, 2026 | From $599 per EOR employee per month (Employer of record); US PEO from $125, contractors from $49 | From $599 per employee per month for annual contracts (Employer of Record); US PEO from $99, global payroll from $19 |
| Place in our employer of record services ranking | #4 of 14 | #5 of 14 |
| Website | deel.com | remote.com |
Both are reviewed in full in Best Employer of Record Services in 2026. Vendors can pay for more visibility, and commercial relationships can affect which products we feature and how prominently. Placement disclosure.
Which one to choose
Choose Deel if
you hire in many countries and want the 130+ country employment claim, with EOR, US PEO and contractors under one vendor and one contract.
Deel, #4 in the ranking · Visit Deel →
Choose Remote if
you want published prices for each worker type, a cheaper US PEO or contractor entry point, or a priced global payroll for countries where you already own an entity.
Remote, #5 in the ranking · Visit Remote →
Where they differ
Entry price of the side products
Remote lists a US PEO from $99 per employee per month, against $125 at Deel. Its contractor management starts at $29 per contractor per month, and the page says you pay only for contractors you actively work with that month. Deel's equivalent starts at $49. These are starting prices on both sites, so the gap shows only for buyers who need the entry tier. On that tier Remote is cheaper.
Edge: Remote
How many countries the EOR covers
The EOR fee is identical at $599, so the difference is reach. Deel's pricing page claims full legal employment in 130+ countries and says it can employ and contract talent in 150+. Remote says it hires in 90+ countries without a local entity, though it onboards and pays contractors in 190+. For a role in a less common country, Deel's stated list is longer, and you should confirm the specific country with either vendor.
Edge: Deel
Lock-in on the entry offers
Both attach commitments to their headline offers. Deel's current PEO promotion needs a two-year term, and ending early means paying full list price for the whole order form. Remote's $599 EOR price is quoted for annual contracts, while its Contractor Management Plus tier allows month-to-month upgrades and downgrades. Neither page shows a no-commitment EOR price, so on what is published this is a draw.
Edge: even
A priced route for payroll without EOR
Remote prints global payroll from $19 per employee per month, with a note that it covers employees in countries where you own the entity. In the pricing text we read for Deel, no global payroll price appeared; its tabs are Hire, Manage, Pay, Equip and Bundle. A company with its own entities that wants a payroll price in hand before a sales call can get one from Remote and not from Deel's page.
Edge: Remote
Naming the company behind the contract
Remote's privacy policy names two entities with registered numbers and addresses, one in Delaware and one in Amsterdam, although the about page footer uses a different company name. The Deel about, legal and terms pages we opened did not state a legal entity or headquarters, so a buyer needs to ask for that before signing. For a procurement team doing due diligence, Remote hands over more on paper.
Edge: Remote
Tally: Deel 1, Remote 3, even 1.
When neither fits
Neither suits a team hiring one or two people that wants the lowest published EOR fee. Both start at $599. Rivermate lists EOR from $349 and RemoFirst from $199 with no annual contract, so check them before committing.
See Rivermate and RemoFirst among the 14 products in Best Employer of Record Services in 2026.
Questions and answers
Is Deel or Remote cheaper for employer of record?
Neither, on list price: both pricing pages start EOR at $599 per employee per month. Remote states that its price is for annual contracts. Deel's page lists the figure as a starting price. Actual cost can vary with the country and terms, so request a quote for the specific hire.
Which covers more countries, Deel or Remote?
Deel claims more. Its pricing page cites full legal employment in 130+ countries and talent in 150+, while Remote says it hires in 90+ countries without a local entity. For contractors, Remote cites 190+ countries. Verify your target country with the vendor before choosing.
Do Deel and Remote offer a free plan?
No. Neither pricing page shows a free plan or trial. Deel's pricing page offers a free demo, and Remote lists no setup or onboarding fees in its pricing FAQ. Both charge per worker per month from the first person.
How many customers do Deel and Remote claim?
Deel's pricing page says +40,000 customers, and its about page says 40,000+ companies. Remote's pricing page says 30,000+ companies. Both are the vendors' own claims, and we could not check them independently.
Do Deel and Remote offer a US PEO?
Yes, both. Deel lists a US PEO from $125 per employee per month. Remote lists one from $99 per employee per month, billed in USD, and it requires a U.S. bank account. Both figures are starting prices, not full quotes.
Sources
Prices, plan limits and product facts on this page were checked against the vendors' own pages on November 12, 2026. Vendors change both without notice, so treat the figures as of that date.
- Deel pricing page: Deel plan prices, the PEO promotion terms, the 130+ and 150+ country claims and the customer figure
- Deel about page: Founding year, funding statement and the 40,000+ customer claim
- Deel legal hub: Checked for a legal entity and address; none was stated on the pages opened
- Remote pricing page: Remote plan prices, annual-contract note, indemnity terms, country coverage and the 30,000+ customer claim
- Remote about page: Co-founder names; no founding year, headquarters or customer count stated
- Remote privacy policy: Remote's two named legal entities, registration numbers and registered addresses
- Rivermate pricing page: Rivermate EOR price from $349 and the note that pricing varies by country and headcount
- RemoFirst pricing page: RemoFirst EOR price from $199 and the no-annual-contract and no-fee statements