RemoFirst vs. Deel

RemoFirst and Deel are both Employer of Record providers that help companies expand globally by managing the legal, administrative, and compliance details of hiring international employees.

So, whether you’re comparing our products and services or considering making the switch from Deel to RemoFirst, we’ve got you covered.

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Discover how we help startups to Fortune 500 companies employ talent in 185+ countries while maintaining local compliance, payroll, and more. Join them to bring on top talent and eliminate high hiring costs.

A lot has happened since Deel was founded in 2019

Despite advancements in global payroll and compliance, companies are still navigating complex labor laws and overpriced Employer of Record (EOR) services.

And, while Deel made strides for the global HR industry, they’ve also been criticized for expensive service fees, hidden markups, and inconsistent compliance coverage.

That’s why RemoFirst was founded in 2021 to offer more comprehensive coverage, deeper local expertise, and flexible pricing to make global employment more accessible for businesses of all sizes.

Becoming the most cost-effective EOR on the market:

RemoFirst was founded to build a more affordable and transparent EOR service, so all companies can grow globally without the high price tag.

2021

2022

RemoFirst secures seed funding of $14.1 Million to expand the team and operations, while maintaining the most affordable services in the industry.

RemoFirst secures Series A funding of $25 million to take on Deel and other global HR platforms. Launched Visa and Work Permit support in 85+ countries.

2024

Today

The evolution continues with EOR services in 185+ countries, background checks, healthcare, visas, and more. Supporting thousands of global customers.

Where RemoFirst shines over Deel

Employer of Record

Starts at $199 per person/month.

Starts at $599 per person/month.

International contractor solution

Free tier:
Manage contractors, upload documents, generate contracts, and more.

Premium contractors:
$25 per contractor/month. Automatic payment processing across 150+ countries and in a wide range of currencies.

No free tier.

$49 per contractor/month. Automatic payment processing across 150+ countries in multiple currencies.

Hidden fees

Fixed flat rate with no hidden fees. You’ll always know upfront what you’ll pay.

Various miscellaneous fees, such as offboarding charges, for example.

Country coverage

185+ countries.

150+ countries.

EOR operating model

Exclusive local partners with deep subject matter expertise. Partners have 20+ years experience managing global payroll, processing $15B+.

Internal compliance and payroll staff plus their own entities in specific global markets.

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Common complaints from current and former Deel customers, according to verified G2 data:

Expensive withdrawal fees, currency exchange markups, random offboarding fees, and other hidden costs.

Their Employer of Record services are one of the most expensive in the market.

Numerous withdrawal and payment issues from various customers.

There are often long delays in payment processing or onboarding.

The platform is more complex to navigate for startups and small businesses.

G2 Best Software 2025 Top 100 fastest growing

RemoFirst customers love our product and services

According to verified reviews and data on G2 here were some of the top reasons:

Helpful

Our internal experts and partners provide subject matter expertise in 185+ countries. We’ll answer your questions and never charge you for ongoing support.

Ease of Use

Our platform and features are easy to navigate and use. Whether for Employer of Record or contractor needs, we designed everything to be simple.

Customer Support

We go the extra mile every time to answer any and all of your questions. And, if we don’t have an immediate solution, we’ll keep working until we find one.

Response Time

Getting answers about payroll, local laws, and employment status shouldn’t take weeks. Our team focuses on quick and timely responses, as well as being proactive and providing updates before you ask.

Transparency

You’ll always know what you’ll pay for any of our services. No hidden fees, setup or offboarding costs, or surprise bills.

Already using Deel and looking to make a switch?

We’ve had numerous companies successfully make the transition from Deel to RemoFirst with our free migration service.

We manage every aspect — compliance, data integrity, and employee satisfaction — while ensuring operational continuity. Our custom approach minimizes disruption and optimizes cost and efficiency, so you can focus on what matters most.

PandaDoc made the switch:

With the increase of legislation coming in across the EU, we were finding there were lots of limitations with EOR. So we were asking Deel to find solutions, but they weren’t able to resolve any of these, or the resolution came with a massive cost. And overall, costing also came up as well, as it kind of went against the impact of trying to get an EOR to make sure we are being efficient. So, it became a struggle to bring the talent onboard.

Leanne T.

Manager of HR Business Operations

PandaDoc

From the get go we had fantastic conversations with RemoFirst. We explained the problems we were facing and they were able to offer solutions, they spoke about different situations, and from the first call were able to give us pricing and breakdown different options we could work with.

Leanne T.

Manager of HR Business Operations

PandaDoc