Global HR platform for hiring, paying and managing employees and contractors in 150+ countries — handles contracts, payroll, benefits and compliance automatically
💰 From $49/contractor/mo · 🆓 Free HRIS for up to 200 people · 👥 Companies hiring internationally and remote-first businesses
Deel is the leading global HR and payroll platform for hiring and paying remote workers and contractors in 150+ countries — handling international payroll, compliance, benefits, contracts and equity management in one platform. As companies hire globally, navigating employment law, tax requirements and payroll in each country is complex. Deel automates this — generating locally compliant contracts, handling payroll in local currencies and ensuring tax compliance in each jurisdiction. Used by 35,000+ companies including companies like Shopify, Klarna and Nike.
Who is it for?
Companies hiring remote workers and contractors internationally, startups building distributed teams and HR teams managing global payroll compliance. Deel's Employer of Record service is particularly valuable for companies wanting to hire in countries where they don't have a legal entity.
Key Features
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Global Payroll
Pay employees and contractors in 150+ countries in local currencies — compliant payroll without local entities.
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Compliant Contracts
Auto-generates locally compliant employment contracts for any country — legal templates vetted by local lawyers.
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Employer of Record
Hire employees in countries where you don't have a legal entity — Deel acts as the employer of record.
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Benefits Management
Manage benefits for global teams — health insurance, equity and perks localised by country.
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AI HR Assistant
AI-powered HR assistant for answering HR policy questions and automating routine tasks.
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Free HRIS
Free HR information system for up to 200 employees — org charts, time off and employee directory.
Pros & Cons
What we like
Industry leader for global contractor and employee payments
Free HRIS for up to 200 people is exceptional value
Employer of Record covers hiring without local entities
Compliant contracts generated automatically for 150+ countries
AI HR assistant reduces routine HR queries
Strong integrations with accounting and HR tools
Watch out for
Contractor fees ($49/mo) add up with many contractors
Customer support can be slow during high volume periods
Remote.com has competitive pricing at similar feature set
Complex tax situations may need additional legal advice
Deel's HRIS (HR information system) is free for up to 200 employees — including org charts, time off management and employee directory. Contractor management starts at $49/contractor/month. Employee of Record pricing is custom based on country and employee count.
Both are leading global HR platforms. Deel has a larger country coverage (150+), a more polished UI and stronger integrations. Remote is slightly more affordable for Employer of Record in some countries. Both are strong — Deel is generally preferred for scaling international teams due to its broader ecosystem and free HRIS.