Playroll Vs Deel: Choosing the Best EOR Platform

Looking for alternatives to Deel as an EOR service? With Playroll, you can save from $2400 per employee annually with our EOR Solution, and access personalized, always-on customer support. Here's a deep-dive into pricing, support, coverage and more.

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I always feel completely calm and safe with Playroll, which is very important to me and the people we employ. I have complete trust that everything is done by the law. It’s also easy to amend employee contracts, from a legal and financial perspective, and we can make custom contracts that are specific to our context.

HR Generalist at Two Desperados
Violeta Cirkovic
HR Generalist at Two Desperados
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The Playroll platform is intuitive and well designed, allowing our HR and Finance teams the ability to seamlessly hire new employees in international jurisdictions where we are not established. Playroll’s customer success team is highly responsive and knowledgeable.

CEO at TecEx
Kyle Tristan Telfer
CEO at TecEx
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We’re very grateful for Playroll’s support, they moved mountains to make our migration happen in the timeframe we required. We were able to bring all our employees on board, and now have direct supervision and peace of mind. Playroll has been an excellent partner throughout the whole process. They set up regular check-ins with us that provide a lot of clarity to the management team.

Jordan Scali
HR Operations Manager, MultiMedia
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Playroll simplified our expansion into new markets by providing a comprehensive understanding of local regulations. Through this partnership, we could immediately tick the box on compliance, at no risk to BET Software. Their platform offered a streamlined solution for managing legal and administrative tasks, enabling us to enter new regions efficiently.

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Gizelle Govender
Senior People Partner at BET Software
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Thanks to Playroll, there’s been a massive improvement in efficiency - no more worrying about administrative tasks. All the workflow has been handled by Playroll and we can just focus on what we’re good at. We’ve also seen an increase in diversity and innovation because we’ve got access to a global talent pool.

Head of Product at Kolleno
Jared Fisher
Head of Product, Kolleno
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We believe in paying for value and building long-term partnerships. With Playroll, we’re not just getting lower costs but a true service-oriented mindset. They don’t just tick boxes; they anticipate our needs and respond in record time. You don't know what you're missing until you meet Playroll.

Senior Office Manager & HR People Partner, Exalate
Sherene Binni
Senior Office Manager & HR People Partner, Exalate

Why Companies Choose Playroll Over Deel

Always-On, Human Support

Each employer and employee get a dedicated point of contact, for human support and quick answers.

User-Friendly Platform

Access user-friendly, intuitive solutions that were built to solve the frustrations you've experienced with legacy providers.

180+ Supported Countries

Tap into talent on a truly global scale, with instant access to 180+ markets for unlimited growth potential.

Flexible Pricing

Save annually on EOR fees, and know exactly what to expect on your invoice each time.

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Playroll vs Deel Comparison

Enjoy easy-to-use global employment software at a fraction of the cost, all in one place. Compare the top features of Playroll and Deel.

In-Depth Pricing

Playroll offers clear, fixed pricing with no surprises. Hire full-time employees for just $399/month or contractors for $35/month in 180+ regions, and global payroll management costs $2.07/month per employee. Compliance, global payroll, and statutory benefits are included, along with dedicated support for both employers and employees – at no extra cost. Playroll saves companies 30-40% on EOR costs compared to Deel.

Deel users often face hidden fees and poor currency conversion, in addition to high standard pricing – from $599/month for employees and $49/month per contractor. Plus, Deel lacks dedicated employee support, making it harder to scale efficiently.

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Contractor Management

Employer of Record Pricing
Starting from $399/month, per employee.
From $599/month, per employee.
Contractor Management Pricing Flat fee, $35/month, per contractor. $49/month per contractor.
Global Payroll Flat fee, $2.07/month per employee. Starts at $29/month per employee.

Customer Support

Playroll offers a robust support system with dedicated support managers for employees and employers at no extra cost, and experts in compensation, benefits, and immigration to provide human support for your business.

Deel users have also reported slow response times from support managers and multiple points of contact, often leading to higher costs and delays.

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Dedicated Human Support For Your People Problems

Employer Support
Yes
Multiple points of contact.
Employee Support
Yes
Slower support.
Response Time Within 1.5 hours. Slower responses.
Multi-Channel Support
Yes
Yes
Employee Portal
Yes
Yes
Reporting & Analytics Easy and customizable. Complex reporting.
Avg. Time to Onboard 1-2 Days. 2-7+ Days.
Global Insights Global hiring guides for 180+ countries. More limited.

Employer of Record Capabilities

Playroll's Employer of Record covers payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance in 180+ countries, plus visa and immigration support for your global team – all at a competitive rate from $399/month per employee. Customize employee contracts as you see fit to suit your needs.

Deel has a more limited reach in 150+ countries, which can impact your ability to reach new markets. They offer less flexibility and take longer to add custom clauses to contracts. At a pricier fee of $599/month per employee, costs will also rise quickly as you scale.

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Comprehensive EOR Coverage

Country Availability
180+ countries serviced.
150+ countries serviced.
Localized Employee Benefits And Administration
Yes
Yes
Flexible Contracts
Yes
No

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Currencies
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Contractor Management Capabilities

Playroll offers contractor management, compliance, invoicing, and local currency payments in 180+ countries at just $35 per contractor/month. Setting up legal contracts for contractors and misclassification guidance come free of charge.

Deel charges $49 for similar services, making global hiring more costly and less scalable. They offer a pricier product for contractor compliance and avoiding misclassification risk, at $325 per contractor per month.

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Global Contractor Management

Global Payments
Yes
Yes
Country Availability
180+ countries serviced.
150+ countries serviced.
Localized Contracts
Yes
Yes
Tax Document Management
Yes
Yes
Contractor To Employee Conversion
Yes
Yes
Free Misclassification Assessments
Yes
No

Global Payroll Management Capabilities

Playroll offers a global payroll solution across 180+ regions, allowing you to automate payroll processes, detect variances, and manage operations from one platform. It easily syncs with your existing payroll systems and in-country vendors and parses any payroll data source, minimizing costly transitions and saving time.

Deel also provides a global payroll service but requires significant upfront investment and costly system replacements. Onboarding can take up to three months, delaying ROI, and support is limited to a ticketing system, offering minimal hands-on help.

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Global Payroll Management

Multi-Country Reporting
Yes
Yes
Link Your In-House Payroll Teams
Yes
No
Link Your In-Country Payroll Teams
Yes
No
Short Onboarding Duration 1-2 days. Can take months.
Connect any HCM, ERP, or spreadsheet source
Yes
No
Automatic Error and Variance Detection
Yes
Limited
Payroll Cut-off Date Flexibility
Yes
No

Compliance & Security

Playroll is fully compliant with European GDPR regulations and holds SOC2 certification. Deel matches Playroll in terms of these certifications.

What sets Playroll apart is its ability to set up fully compliant contracts in over 180 countries. Unlike Deel, Playroll is backed by more than 25 years of tax and compliance expertise through the VAT IT Group.

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IP & Security

GDPR Compliant
Yes
Yes
SOC 2 Compliant
Yes
Yes
IP Protection for Businesses
Yes
Yes
Compliant Document Collection For Contractors And Employees
Yes
Yes
Flexibility To Set Up User Permissions
Yes
N/A

Integrate Your HR Tech Stack

Playroll stands out by offering quicker, seamless synchronization with your existing HR systems. Unlike other solutions that may disrupt your operations, Playroll easily and quickly syncs with your HRIS, payroll systems, and other tools.

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Integrate Your HR Tech Stack

Open API
Yes
Yes
BambooHR
Yes
Yes
HiBob
Yes
Yes
HRIS Integrations
Yes
Yes

We believe in paying for value and building long-term partnerships. With Playroll, we’re not just getting lower costs but a true service-oriented mindset. They don’t just tick boxes; they anticipate our needs and respond in record time. You don't know what you're missing until you meet Playroll.

Senior Office Manager & HR People Partner, Exalate
Sherene Binni
Senior Office Manager & HR People Partner, Exalate

Playroll vs Deel FAQs

What does Playroll cost compared to Deel?

Playroll charges from $399 per month per employee and $35 per month for each contractor. In comparison, Deel's basic pricing starts at $599 per month per employee and $49 per month per contractor. When hiring full-time employees, you can save from $2,400 per employee per year with Playroll versus Deel.

What kind of customer support does Playroll offer compared to Deel?

Playroll prioritizes direct, human support for both employees and employers. You'll have a single, dedicated point of contact for assistance with employment law, benefits, and compliance. In contrast, Deel typically uses ticketing systems for support, and users often report having to deal with multiple points of contact.

What are the main differences between Deel and Playroll?

Deel and Playroll offer similar core services, including Employer of Record and Contractor Management solutions, and supplementary services such as immigration support. They both have a wide global coverage and extensive networks of entities to simplify global hiring.

One of the main differences between Deel and Playroll is the price tag. Playroll pricing starts from $399/month per employee and $35/month per contractor, whereas Deel pricing starts from $599/month per employee and $49/month per contractor. This difference in cost can quickly add up if you're hiring at scale. Playroll is also lauded for its exceptional customer support and fast response times, while Deel users on G2 have reported slow customer support.

How do I pick the best EOR provider for my business?

To choose the best EOR provider for your business, look for a partner with deep experience navigating local employment, tax, social security, benefits, and data privacy laws. The ideal provider should offer transparent pricing, an intuitive platform, and reliable customer support.

Playroll meets all these criteria, with a proven track record in compliance and dedicated support for both employees and employers. Unlike legacy providers, Playroll was designed to solve common industry challenges – such as high costs and overly complex systems – making global employment simpler and more affordable.

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