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Deel alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Deel: EOR fees are high per employee, and support quality varies by country. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Deel, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Remote currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Remote logoRemotePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Oyster logoOysterPaidNoWeb4 of 462.6
3Rippling logoRipplingPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.6
4Justworks logoJustworksPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 557.2
5HiBob logoHiBobPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
  1. Remote logo

    1. RemoteTop pick

    Best for: Startups and scale-ups hiring employees and contractors across many countries

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Deel

    Owns its entities in many countries and publishes clear EOR pricing.

    Pros

    • Clear published pricing for EOR and payroll
    • Uses its own local entities for EOR
    • Contractor payments in many countries

    Cons

    • EOR is expensive at scale in one country
    • Benefits and timelines vary by country
    • HR features are lighter than a full HRIS
    Visit Remote Compare with DeelDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Remote a good Deel alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    EOR price
    From $599 per employee/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Global payroll price
    From $29 per employee/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contractor coverage
    190+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    30,000+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remote.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Oyster logo

    2. Oyster

    Best for: Remote-first companies hiring a handful of people in many countries

    PaidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Deel

    EOR and contractor platform with a strong focus on distributed teams.

    Pros

    • Employer of record in a wide range of countries
    • Contractor payments in many currencies
    • Useful free guides and cost calculators

    Cons

    • Smaller product range than Deel or Remote
    • EOR costs high compared with your own entity
    • Fewer native HR tools
    Visit Oyster Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Oyster a good Deel alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    EOR coverage
    120+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026oysterhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contractor contracts
    180+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026oysterhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment currencies
    120+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026oysterhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Onboarding time
    As fast as 48 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026oysterhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Rippling logo

    3. Rippling

    Best for: Growing companies that want HR, payroll, IT and spend automated from one system

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Deel

    Global payroll and EOR tied to HR and IT on one record.

    Pros

    • One employee record drives HR, payroll and IT
    • Global payroll, EOR and contractor payments
    • Strong workflow automation across modules

    Cons

    • Quote-based pricing that rises as you add modules
    • More than a very small business needs
    • Sales-led buying process
    Visit Rippling Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rippling a good Deel alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pricing
    Custom quote by modules
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scope
    HR, payroll, IT and finance
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    25,000+ businesses
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contractor payments
    185+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    650+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Justworks logo

    4. Justworks

    Best for: US small businesses that want PEO benefits and compliance help with clear pricing

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Deel

    US PEO plus EOR for companies mostly hiring in the US.

    Pros

    • Published per-employee pricing
    • Access to large-group benefits through the PEO
    • Payroll-only option without co-employment

    Cons

    • PEO costs more per employee than payroll alone
    • Co-employment means less control over benefits
    • Mainly for US-based teams
    Visit Justworks Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Justworks a good Deel alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Payroll plan
    $8/employee/month + $50 base fee
    Checked Oct 25, 2026justworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PEO Basic
    $79/employee/month, no base fee
    Checked Oct 25, 2026justworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PEO Plus
    $124/employee/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026justworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Global EOR
    $599/employee/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026justworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payroll processed
    $31B in 2025
    Checked Oct 25, 2026justworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. HiBob logo

    5. HiBob

    Best for: Mid-sized, multi-country companies that want a modern, employee-friendly HRIS

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Deel

    Global HRIS if you already have entities and payroll partners.

    Pros

    • Polished employee experience and people directory
    • Strong for multi-country HR and compensation
    • Quicker rollout than enterprise suites

    Cons

    • Quote-based pricing
    • Payroll coverage varies by country
    • Reporting can need workarounds
    Visit HiBob Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HiBob a good Deel alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Customers
    5,500+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hibob.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scope
    HR, payroll and finance
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hibob.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant access
    MCP
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hibob.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Deel alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Remote logo

Best Deel alternative for most people

Remote

Owns its entities in many countries and publishes clear EOR pricing.

Rippling logo

Best Deel alternative for iPhone and Android

Rippling

Global payroll and EOR tied to HR and IT on one record.

Oyster logo

Best Deel alternative for working in the browser

Oyster

EOR and contractor platform with a strong focus on distributed teams.

Deel alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Deel?

Remote ranks first right now. Owns its entities in many countries and publishes clear EOR pricing. Oyster and Rippling follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Deel?

None of the 5 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Deel?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Deel?

The complaints we hear most: EOR fees are high per employee; support quality varies by country; many products to navigate.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Deel, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.