Deel Review
by Deel, Inc.
Deel is a global people platform for hiring, paying and managing workers in one account: EOR in 130+ countries, contractors, a US PEO, global and US payroll, HR, IT and immigration support.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2
- Pricing model
- Per employee3
- Free trial
- No3
- Integrations
- 200+4
Best for
- Companies hiring in 130+ countries via EOR
- Teams paying contractors in 120+ currencies
- US employers wanting a 50-state PEO
Not ideal for
- Buyers wanting a published price for immigration support (Deel Mobility)
How we evaluated Deel
This review rests on the 32 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
Our verdict
Deel is a global people platform for companies hiring across borders, with contractors, EOR and a US PEO plus payroll, HR, IT and benefits modules. EOR starts at $599 per employee per month, and each EOR hire carries a refundable deposit of one to one and a half months of its charges.
Strengths
EOR, PEO and contractors in one platform
Published options cover contractors ($49), Contractor of Record ($325), US PEO ($125) and EOR ($599) per worker per month.
Evidence: Local employment: Yes3
Broad country coverage
Deel states 150+ countries, EOR in 130+ countries and owned infrastructure across 130+ entities.
Evidence: Countries supported: 150+ countries5
Managed payroll with tax filings
Managed payroll, tax filings and reporting are stated across EOR and PEO employees, with contractor payments in 120+ currencies.
Evidence: Automatic tax filing: Yes3
Open API and certifications
A REST API, webhooks and an MCP server are documented, and the trust center lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR.
Evidence: API type: REST, webhooks, MCP, CLI6
Weaknesses
EOR hires need a refundable deposit
Each EOR hire carries a refundable deposit of one to one and a half months of all its charges, salary included, and more in some countries.
Evidence
Extra costs: EOR security deposit: 1 to 1.5 times all monthly charges per EOR hire (salary, employer costs, fixed allowances and management fees), refunded after the final invoice; higher in some countries, Larger EOR deposit for contract changes: two months to remove probation, add more than 8 PTO days above the legal minimum or transfer accrued benefits; one extra month per added month of notice, Currency conversion: foreign exchange rates apply when the deposit is not paid or refunded in the currency of the hire’s country7
Immigration support shows no price
The pricing page lists prices for hiring, HR, payroll, IT and bundles; its Deel Mobility tab offers the self-serve immigration platform and Managed Immigration through “Book a demo”, with no price, and only the visa eligibility check is free.
Evidence: Price transparency: Published3
Price at a glance
Deel fees at 10 to 100 employees
- EOR$599/employee/mo
- Deel Payroll: Global$29/employee/mo
- PEO Pro$120/employee/mo
- Deel HR Core$5/employee/mo
| Employees | EOR | Deel Payroll: Global | PEO Pro | Deel HR Core |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $5,990/mo | $290/mo | $1,200/mo | $50/mo |
| 25 | $14,975/mo | $725/mo | $3,000/mo | $125/mo |
| 50 | $29,950/mo | $1,450/mo | $6,000/mo | $250/mo |
| 100 | $59,900/mo | $2,900/mo | $12,000/mo | $500/mo |
Monthly provider fee at each plan’s published starting rate, before discounts and add-ons, from the published price model of each plan. Provider fee only: each employee’s salary and employer statutory costs are billed on top.
Quick answers
- Is Deel a PEO?
- Deel offers a US PEO with co-employment across all 50 states: $125 per employee per month on its pricing page's Hire tab, and PEO Starter at $110 (no PEO-sponsored health benefits) or PEO Pro at $120 on its Pay tab. It also offers EOR, contractor management and payroll.Based on US states supported: All 50 states3
- How much does Deel cost?
- EOR costs $599 per employee a month, contractors $49, HR from $5, Payroll from $29 and the US PEO from $110 on the Pay tab ($125 on the Hire tab).Based on Price transparency: Published3
- Is Deel free?
- No free plan appears in the published pricing; the lowest published price is $5 per employee per month for Deel HR Core.Based on Starting price per employee: $5/employee/mo1
- Does Deel integrate with QuickBooks?
- Yes. QuickBooks is listed in the Deel marketplace, along with Xero, NetSuite, Workday and BambooHR, among 200+ integrations.Based on Notable integrations: Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, NetSuite, QuickBooks, BambooHR, HiBob, Slack, Xero, Greenhouse4
Coverage of core employer of record (EOR) capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Employer of Record (EOR), checked against Deel’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
12 verified of 12 core capabilities
Employer of Record (EOR)
Specifications
Product
Deel integrations
15 integrations we document, by how they connect. Deel says it has 200+ integrations.
Partner and marketplace apps: A–P
Partner and marketplace apps: Q–X
Deel integration coverage
The 10 apps that employer of record (EOR) products document most often, and whether Deel documents each.
8 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Deel; median of the 10 products compared: 5.5
- BambooHR · documented by 8 of 10
- HiBob · documented by 7 of 10
- NetSuite · documented by 7 of 10
- Workday · documented by 6 of 10
- ADP · documented by 5 of 10
- Personio · documented by 5 of 10
- QuickBooks · documented by 5 of 10
- Greenhouse · documented by 4 of 10
- Okta · documented by 4 of 10
- Slack · documented by 4 of 10
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier, API or named by the vendor), 10 live employer of record (EOR) products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #3 of 8 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR)
- #3 of 3 scoredGlobal Payroll
- #3 of 4 scoredIndependent Contractor Management
- #12 of 19 scoredHRIS Software
- #14 of 24 scoredPEO Services
- #1 of 3 scoredIndependent Contractor Management for Enterprises
- #2 of 2 scoredIndependent Contractor Management for Mid-Sized Companies
- #2 of 2 scoredIndependent Contractor Management for Small Business
- #2 of 6 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR) for Enterprises
- #3 of 7 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR) in Germany
- #3 of 6 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR) for Mid-Sized Companies
- #3 of 7 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR) for Small Business
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About Deel, Inc.
Official profiles
Frequently asked questions
Is Deel legit?
Deel is sold by Deel, Inc., which was founded in 2019 and is privately held. Deel, Inc. states SOC 2 Type II compliance.
Does Deel file taxes?
Deel states managed payroll, tax filings and reporting across its EOR and PEO employees.
Is Deel safe?
Its trust center lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance, plus SOC 1 Type II and ISO 27701.
Is Deel good for small businesses?
Deel says it serves companies from startups to enterprise. For 10 people its fees are $50 a month on HR Core, $290 on Global payroll, $1,200 on PEO Pro or $5,990 on EOR. Salaries and employer costs come on top, plus an EOR deposit of 1 to 1.5 months of charges.
What is Deel used for?
Deel is an employer of record (EOR) product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Payroll, HR, IT, Benefits, and 4 more.
What are the best alternatives to Deel?
In our employer of record (EOR) ranking, the highest-scored products other than Deel are Remote, Velocity Global, and Atlas HXM. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Deel alternatives.
Which is better, Deel or Gusto?
Our Deel vs Gusto comparison sets out when each one fits.
What are the pros and cons of Deel?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: EOR, PEO and contractors in one platform, broad country coverage, and managed payroll with tax filings. It is less suited to buyers wanting a published price for immigration support (Deel Mobility).
Does Deel have an API?
Yes. Deel offers an API (REST, webhooks, MCP, and CLI), with webhooks for event updates.
Is Deel secure?
Deel states a SOC 2 Type II report, ISO 27001 certification, and a GDPR program. It supports single sign-on (SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, and Okta) and SCIM user provisioning.
How this page was made
What it is built from
32 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 10, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Passed our independent review on Nov 3, 2026. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested Deel hands-on: this page uses public information only.
Who made it
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What changed
PricingWe updated Deel’s pricing: it publishes its prices (we showed some of its prices published).
PlansWe updated Deel’s plan list: it now shows the Deel Payroll, PEO Pro and 5 more plans (we showed the US PEO plan).
FeaturesWe now list EOR and PEO in Deel’s modules.
Earlier changes (2)
IntegrationsWe now list CLI in Deel’s API type.
PublishedFirst published.
Sources
The 19 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
- Deel deel.com/solutions/hr“Core starts at $5 per employee per month and covers worker profiles, org chart, time off, job architecture, workflows, approvals, anonymous reporting and people analytics.” “Deel HR comes in three levels. Core starts at $5 per employee per month”
- Deel deel.com“Trusted by 40,000+ companies from startups to enterprise” “"Local and global payroll, your way." "One HR system for every worker." "Get 3 months free of PEO"”
- Deel deel.com/pricing“$599 per EOR employee per month” “Yes, You can explore Deel’s platform with a free demo or talk to our team to see how it fits your needs before making a decision.”
- Deel marketplace.deel.com/en“Browse 200+ integrations and connect your favorite tools to Deel in minutes.” “"Workday GPC The Comprehensive HCM Suite" "SAP SuccessFactors Cloud-based HCM suite" "NetSuite Integrated business accounting" "QuickBooks Accounting software by Intuit" "BambooHR Complete HR software" "HiBob Award-winning HRIS" "Slack Your productivity platform" "Xero Online accounting software" "Greenhouse Applicant tracking system"”
- Deel deel.com/solutions/payroll“150+ countries” “SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR-compliant.”
- Deel developer.deel.com/home“REST · OpenAPI 3.0.1” “REST, webhooks, MCP, and a CLI for hiring, payroll, HR, and compliance.”
- Deel Help Center About EOR deposit calculations (Deel help center)“The standard deposit is between 1 - 1.5 all monthly charges, including employee salary, employer costs, fixed allowances, and management fees.”
- help.letsdeel.com help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4407745374353-How-to-Create-an-Employer-Of-Record-EOR-Contract
- help.letsdeel.com help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/20732029770385-Am-I-entitled-to-benefits-as-an-Deel-Employee-EOR
- help.letsdeel.com help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5305712783889-How-to-Begin-the-Termination-Process-and-Offboard-an-EOR-Employee
- help.letsdeel.com help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4407745339281-EOR-Terms-Explained-WOF-IPP-and-more
- Deel deel.com/use-cases/run-global-payroll
- help.letsdeel.com help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/30857122760209-How-to-Transition-EOR-Employees-to-a-New-Worker-Type
- Deel deel.com/global-payroll“AI continuously checks inputs and results, flagging anomalies, missing data, and legal risks.”
- Deel Help Center help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/22184491367953-How-to-setup-SAML-2-0-Integration-with-Okta-for-Single-Sign-On“"use single sign-on (SSO) with Okta as the identity provider (IdP)" "How to Setup OpenID Connect Integration with Okta for Single Sign-On"”
- Deel Help Center help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/13423483873041-Enabling-the-Okta-SCIM-integration-for-Deel-HR“The Okta SCIM provisioning integration enables Deel HR clients to automatically sync employee data from Deel into Okta”
- Deel deel.com/peo“24/7 support through chat, email, phone, and Slack”
- Deel Help Center help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4407737725201-How-Much-Does-Deel-Cost“Feel free to also get in touch with our support team, as we have agents available 24/7 to assist you!”
- 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”
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