Remote vs Deel
Remote and Deel are the two most-compared global EOR platforms. Both help companies hire employees internationally without setting up local legal entities. They compete directly on country coverage, pricing, and compliance quality. Remote is often cheaper for EOR; Deel has a broader contractor management and HRIS feature set.
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Global HR platform for EOR and distributed teams vs Global payroll, compliance, and EOR platform.
| Feature | Remote | Deel |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing from | $29/contractor/month | $49/contractor/month |
| EOR country coverage | 80+ countries | 150+ countries |
| Contractor pricing | $29/contractor/month | $49/contractor/month |
| EOR pricing | $599/employee/month | $599-699/employee/month |
| HRIS features | Good - included for free | More extensive |
| IP protection | Strong - IP Guard feature | Good |
| Integrations | Good | Broader |
The third option most teams miss
Picking between Remote and Deel isn't the only choice.
For distributed teams managing global payroll alongside internal HR tracking, Appaca builds custom dashboards and onboarding tools to complement your EOR platform.
- No code, no deployment, no devops
- Built-in database, dashboards, team access
- Refine with chat as your needs change
- Free to start, no per-seat pricing surprises
Common questions
Remote is generally cheaper for contractor management ($29 vs $49/month). EOR pricing is similar. Remote also includes HRIS features for free, while Deel charges separately.
Deel covers more countries (150+) versus Remote (80+). For hiring in less common markets, Deel may be the only option that supports the specific country.
Appaca is a third option for teams that don't want to choose between two existing tools. Instead of forcing your workflow into someone else's product, Appaca builds a custom app from a description - with built-in database, hosting, and team access. Try it free at appaca.ai.