Deel

deel.com
HR & Payroll
Few Days

Global payroll and HR platform for remote teams

How to Replace Deel

Overview

Deel is an all-in-one payroll, HR, and compliance platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and manage global teams across 150+ countries. It automates payroll processing, tax compliance, and employee management with local expertise in every jurisdiction.

Features

46 features across 15 categories

Benefits(2)

Benefits AdministrationPremium

Manage health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness benefits globally.

Pension ContributionsAI

Automated pension and retirement plan contributions by jurisdiction.

Also in: Justworks, Wagmo, 1Password

Compensation(2)

Bonus Management

Plan, track, and process performance bonuses and incentives.

Equity ManagementPremium

Track and manage employee stock options and equity grants.

Compliance(6)

Audit Trail

Complete audit logs of all payroll and HR transactions.

Background ChecksAIPremium

Automated background verification and compliance screening.

Compliance ChecklistAI

Automated compliance checklists for each country and jurisdiction.

Compliance DocumentsAI

Generate local compliance documents and tax forms automatically.

Compliance Management

Automated tax, legal, and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions.

Statutory FormsAI

Automatic generation of tax and regulatory forms by country.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Finance(3)

Bank IntegrationsPremium

Direct connections to major banks for automated reconciliation.

Expense ManagementPremium

Track, approve, and reimburse employee expenses automatically.

Invoice Management

Create, send, and track invoices for contractors and service providers.

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

HR(9)

Accrual TrackingAI

Automatic accrual calculations for leave, bonuses, and benefits.

Department Management

Organize and manage employees by departments and cost centers.

Employee Directory

Centralized directory with employee information, documents, and org charts.

Employee Portal

Self-service portal for employees to view payslips and personal data.

Employment Verification

Generate employment verification letters automatically.

Leave Management

Track PTO, sick leave, and statutory leave with local regulations.

Onboarding Workflows

Automated new hire onboarding with document collection and compliance.

Performance ManagementPremium

Set goals, conduct reviews, and manage employee performance.

Termination Workflows

Structured offboarding with compliance and document requirements.

Integration(1)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for custom integrations and data synchronization.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

Access payroll, timesheets, and documents on iOS and Android.

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Payments(5)

Bulk Payments

Pay multiple contractors and employees in a single batch operation.

Contractor Payments

Pay contractors and freelancers globally with multiple payment methods.

Currency Exchange

Real-time currency conversion with competitive exchange rates.

Direct Deposit

Direct bank transfers for local and international employee payments.

Multi-Currency Payments

Send payments in local currencies to employees and contractors worldwide.

Payroll(5)

Deductions Management

Handle voluntary and mandatory deductions with full compliance.

Global Payroll

Automated payroll processing for employees in 150+ countries with local compliance.

Payment Scheduling

Flexible payment scheduling with automated recurring payroll runs.

Payroll CalendarAI

Customizable payroll calendars with automatic holiday adjustments per country.

Scheduled Payroll

Automated recurring payroll on custom schedules.

Recruitment(1)

Hiring ToolsAIPremium

Job posting, applicant tracking, and candidate evaluation.

Reporting(3)

Custom ReportsPremium

Build custom reports with drag-and-drop report builder.

Data Export

Export payroll and HR data in multiple formats for analysis.

Payroll Reports

Detailed payroll analytics and reporting for audit and compliance.

Security(3)

Document Storage

Secure cloud storage for employment contracts and compliance documents.

Role-Based Access

Granular permission controls for different user roles.

SSO IntegrationPremium

Single sign-on with SAML 2.0 for enterprise security.

Tax(1)

Tax WithholdingAI

Automatic calculation and withholding of taxes based on local regulations.

Time Management(1)

Time Tracking

Built-in time tracking and timesheets for hourly and project-based work.

Pricing

Starter

$99/mo
  • Basic payroll and contractor payments

Growth

Popular
$299/mo
  • Global payroll
  • benefits
  • and compliance

Scale

$799/mo
  • Advanced features
  • custom workflows
  • API

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Deel

Monthly$99/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$5.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~5 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $948
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.8k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.7k
SaaS
$5.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Deel alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 46 features.

Buy Deel

Better Value
Monthly cost$990/mo
3-year total$35,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Deel saves ~$19,800 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 46 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations