Head to head

Deel vs RemoFirst

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Deel

$49/contractor/mo

Global employer of record, payroll and contractor payments. EOR employees are $599 each per month and contractors $49; the $14 entry is the hiring module per worker.

Where Deel fits

Companies hiring in many countries without entities
Teams paying global contractors
HR organisations that also want a light hire module
Buyers who want MCP on employment data

RemoFirst

$199/employee/mo

Employer of record in 185+ countries. EOR starts at $199/employee/mo, with no setup fee or headcount minimum.

Where RemoFirst fits

Startups hiring their first overseas employees
Teams that want a published EOR fee under $200
Companies paying contractors in 150+ countries
Buyers who refuse setup fees and minimums

At a glance

Detail	Deel	RemoFirst
Starting price	$49/contractor/mo	$199/employee/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	EOR, HRIS, Payroll	EOR
Capterra	4.9 from 4,308 reviews	Not enough reviews

Where they pull apart

Deel

Stands out: Hiring, contractors and employer of record in one global stack, with MCP and API.

Watch out: The $14 figure is the recruiting module, not the cost of employing someone abroad: employer of record is $599 per employee per month. Contractor of Record is listed at $325 and US PEO at $125.

Not the right fit for

US-only small-business payroll
Teams that need Deel to be the ATS of record

RemoFirst

Stands out: A flat $199 EOR fee across most countries, plus a free contractor basics tier.

Watch out: Some countries cost more than $199. RemoHealth starts at $55/person/mo. Entities are partner-run, not owned.

Not the right fit for

Enterprises that require owned legal entities
Teams that need a deep native HRIS

Pros and cons

Deel

Employer of record, payroll and contractors from one vendor
Published prices for contractors, EOR and US PEO
MCP and API available

The advertised entry price is not the employer-of-record cost
The $599 EOR fee sits on top of salary and benefits
Not an ATS

RemoFirst

EOR from $199/employee/mo
No setup fees or headcount minimums
Free contractor basics, $25 for payments

Partner entities, not owned
Some countries cost more than $199
RemoHealth starts at $55/person

What each one costs

Deel

$49/contractor/mo

Contractor management is $49 per contractor per month, or $325 with Contractor of Record. Employer of Record is $599 per employee per month and US PEO is $125 per employee per month. The hiring and applicant tracking product is $14 per worker per month. Pricing is month to month. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

RemoFirst

$199/employee/mo

EOR starts at $199/employee/mo. Some countries cost more. No setup, onboarding, or termination fees and no minimums. Contractor basics are free. Premium contractor payments are $25/contractor/mo. RemoHealth starts at $55/person/mo. Visas and equipment are quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Deel cheaper than RemoFirst?

Deel starts lower, at $49/contractor/mo against $199/employee/mo for RemoFirst. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Deel or RemoFirst for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

Does Deel or RemoFirst have an MCP server?

Deel ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?