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Deel vs Multiplier

The short answer

Both publish their EOR prices. Multiplier’s Core plan starts at $459 per employee a month on an annual contract and $499 month to month, with EOR in 160+ countries through 150+ legal entities.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 12 sources, most recently checked
Starting price
$599/employee/mo (EOR plan)1
Best for
Companies hiring in 130+ countries via EOR

Choose Deel if

  • You want EOR, a US PEO, an HRIS and IT tools in one account.
  • You want support around the clock by chat, email, phone or Slack.
  • You connect many systems: Deel lists 200+ integrations and documents a REST API and webhooks.
  • You want month-to-month terms with no long-term commitment.
Not scored in Employer of Record (EOR)15 of 26 facts verified
Starting price
$459/employee/mo (billed annually)2
Best for
Teams hiring one or two people abroad

Choose Multiplier if

  • You want the lower EOR price: $459 per employee a month on an annual contract.
  • You hire in many countries: Multiplier states EOR in 160+.
  • You want human support from local HR and legal experts, 24 hours a day on weekdays.
  • You want health, life and travel insurance for staff abroad.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Deel wins 2Multiplier wins 12 ties

Deel vs Multiplier by dimension
DimensionDeelMultiplier
PricingMultiplier’s Core EOR is $459 per employee a month on an annual contract and $499 month to month; Deel’s EOR is $599. Multiplier adds compliance-mandated add-ons and an implementation fee where they apply; Deel takes a refundable deposit of 1 to 1.5 times monthly charges per EOR hire. Implementation fee as applicable2$599/employee/mo (EOR plan)$459/employee/mo (billed annually)
CapabilitiesDeel documents every item on our EOR checklist, including termination support and entity conversion, and adds an HRIS, a US PEO, applicant tracking and IT tools. Multiplier adds immigration, an HRIS and localized benefits. EOR in 130+ countries and a US PEO, Contractor management with payments in 120+ currencies, Contractor of Record, Global and US payroll, self-serve or managed, HRIS with worker profiles, org chart and job architecture, Time and attendance, Performance, goals, learning and surveys, Compensation cycles and headcount planning, Applicant tracking, Anonymous reporting, Benefits administration, Device management (Deel IT), Immigration support (Deel Mobility)112 of 12 core capabilities8 of 12 core capabilities
IntegrationsDeel lists 200+ integrations and documents a REST API, webhooks, an MCP server and a CLI. Multiplier lists open APIs and HRIS, expense, accounting and payroll integrations on its Growth plan. 200+315 documented (vendor says 200+)2 documented
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Deel also documents single sign-on through SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect with Okta, plus SCIM provisioning. Yes4SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Fit and supportBoth sell to small, midsize and enterprise companies. Deel’s support runs 24/7 by chat, email, phone and Slack; Multiplier’s runs 24/5 with local HR and legal experts. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises5Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

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Key differences

Where Deel and Multiplier differ (3)
AttributeDeelMultiplier
Typical implementation1–2 weeks for SMBs (Deel Payroll); phased rollout for larger companies4Most EOR employees onboarded in days; contractors 2-3 days after MSA signed2
EOR countries130+ countries1160+2
Founded2019620207
Show 9 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (9)
AttributeDeelMultiplier
Pricing modelPer employee1Per employee2
Price transparencyPublished1Published2
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises5Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2
API82
SOC 2 Type II49
ISO 2700149
GDPR program410
Contractor payments111
OwnershipPrivate6Private7

Price by headcount

  • Deel EOR$599/employee/mo1
  • Multiplier Core (billed annually)$459/employee/mo2
Estimated list price per month by scenario
EmployeesDeel EORMultiplier Core (billed annually)
10$5,990/mo$4,590/mo (lowest)
50$29,950/mo$22,950/mo (lowest)
200$119,800/mo$91,800/mo (lowest)

The lowest monthly cost in each row is highlighted.

Monthly cost of each product’s entry plan with published per-employee pricing, at the annual rate where marked.

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Multiplier’s Core EOR is $459 per employee a month on an annual contract and $499 month to month; Deel’s EOR is $599. Multiplier adds compliance-mandated add-ons and an implementation fee where they apply; Deel takes a refundable deposit of 1 to 1.5 times monthly charges per EOR hire.

Capabilities. Deel documents every item on our EOR checklist, including termination support and entity conversion, and adds an HRIS, a US PEO, applicant tracking and IT tools. Multiplier adds immigration, an HRIS and localized benefits.

Integrations. Deel lists 200+ integrations and documents a REST API, webhooks, an MCP server and a CLI. Multiplier lists open APIs and HRIS, expense, accounting and payroll integrations on its Growth plan.

Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Deel also documents single sign-on through SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect with Okta, plus SCIM provisioning.

Fit and support. Both sell to small, midsize and enterprise companies. Deel’s support runs 24/7 by chat, email, phone and Slack; Multiplier’s runs 24/5 with local HR and legal experts.

Neither one?

Remote

Remote has the highest LeadChange Score in Employer of Record (EOR) after excluding these two (9.1/10).

From $599/employee/mo (Employer of Record plan, annual)12

Remote review

Frequently asked questions

Is Multiplier cheaper than Deel?

Yes, at list price for employer of record: Multiplier’s Core plan is $459 per employee a month on an annual contract, against Deel’s $599. That is $140 less per employee each month, or $1,680 a year. On a monthly contract Multiplier charges $499, still $100 below Deel.

Why does Deel cost more than Multiplier?

Deel prices its EOR at $599 per employee a month inside a platform that also covers an HRIS, a US PEO, applicant tracking and IT. Its help desk never closes and it lists 200+ integrations. Multiplier’s $459 Core plan comes with 24/5 support and an implementation fee where one applies.

Is Multiplier a good company?

Multiplier was founded in 2020, is headquartered in Singapore and states 150+ legal entities. It publishes a SOC 2 Type II report audited annually and an ISO 27001:2022 certificate, and lists a $60 million Series B. Deel, founded a year earlier in 2019, states 130+ entities across 150+ countries.

Who are Deel’s and Multiplier’s main competitors?

Among the employers of record we review, Remote, Oyster, Papaya Global and Globalization Partners sell the same service, and we compare each with Deel. Against Multiplier, Deel’s case is the wider platform and Multiplier’s is the lower EOR price.

Do Deel and Multiplier own their legal entities?

Both say so. Deel states 130+ owned entities across 150+ countries; Multiplier states 150+ legal entities. Before you sign, ask either one whether your hiring country runs through its own entity or a partner.

Can Deel and Multiplier hire contractors too?

Yes. Both offer Contractor of Record: Deel's starts at $325 per contractor a month and, Deel states, shifts classification liability to Deel; Multiplier's starts at $400. Deel also manages contractors you engage directly, from $49 a month each.

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Sources

The 12 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Deel deel.com/pricing“Hire employees globally without opening a local entity. Deel's EOR handles contracts, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Starting at $125 per US PEO employee per month Starting at $599 per EOR employee per month” “Hire, manage, and pay global contractors. Classify them yourself, or shift liability to Deel with Contractor of Record.”
  2. Multiplier usemultiplier.com/pricing“Employer of Record pricing starts at $459 per employee per month on annual contracts” “+ Implementation fee as applicable”
  3. Deel marketplace.deel.com/en“Browse 200+ integrations and connect your favorite tools to Deel in minutes.”
  4. Deel deel.com/solutions/payroll“SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR-compliant.” “SMBs can typically go live in 1–2 weeks. Larger or multi-entity organizations follow a phased rollout with a dedicated implementation manager and clear country playbooks.”
  5. Deel deel.com“Trusted by 40,000+ companies from startups to enterprise”
  6. Deel deel.com/about“Founded in 2019, Deel’s technology helps companies simplify every aspect of managing an international workforce” “we've raised $650 million from some of the world's most respected investors”
  7. Multiplier usemultiplier.com/about-us“In 2020, they founded Multiplier based on the belief that companies, countries, and talent everywhere should be able to participate in the global economy.” “Multiplier raises a $60 million Series B to continue revolutionizing the way companies hire and manage distributed teams.”
  8. Deel developer.deel.com/home“REST, webhooks, MCP, and a CLI for hiring, payroll, HR, and compliance.”
  9. Multiplier usemultiplier.com/security-and-compliance“Our SOC 2 Type II report, audited annually, ensures compliance with key principles of con” “Access our ISO 27001:2022 certificate”
  10. Multiplier trust.usemultiplier.com“ComplianceSOC 2GDPRISO 27001:2022”
  11. Multiplier usemultiplier.com/product/contractor-of-record“h access the platform to manage your day-to-day working relationship, including invoices, timesheets and payments”
  12. Remote Remote pricing (Remote)“Starting at $599 employee per month, for annual contracts”

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