Compare/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.

Starting price

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

DetailDeelRemoFirst
Starting price$49/contractor/mo$199/employee/mo
Free tier–No–No
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underEOR, HRIS, PayrollEOR
Capterra4.9 from 4,308 reviewsNot 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 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?