Deel review

Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Deel pairs a low entry point of $14 with payroll inside the plan, so small businesses paying staff and contractors in other countries see the cost early. There is no free plan, and €13.15 is the typical starting figure across the brands compared here.

Key facts

Best for
Small businesses that want paying staff and contractors covered by the subscription they already budget for.
Price from
$14 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free plan
No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Payroll
Included (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Platforms
iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Deel, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2019 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Small business, Enterprise
Official website
deel.com

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Payroll is included rather than an add on, so the $14 entry point covers the paying side too.
  • The $14 starting figure sits under the payroll category median of €21.40.
  • A help centre and chat sit alongside email in email, chat and help centre, so many questions can be settled without a call.

Cons

  • There is no free plan, so the cost starts at $14 rather than at nothing.
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line in that list.
  • On starting price it ranks 76 of 200 brands, and the lowest starting price on the site is €0.
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Who it suits

  • Small businesses hiring across borders, which matches its small business and enterprise.
  • Anyone who wants payroll handled in the subscription instead of added on, since included.
  • Teams that work mainly from an Apple phone, since the app listed is for ios.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Billy, if its starting figure of DKK 160 fits a shortlist built around day to day bookkeeping.
  • ANNA Money, listed from £0, if you want the lowest entry figure and do not need included inside the plan.
  • Aspire, listed from SGD 0, when the starting figure decides the choice on its own.

How Deel compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does Deel cost to start?+

Deel lists a starting price of $14. Across the brands on the site the typical starting figure is €13.15, and among payroll tools it is higher still at €21.40. Deel therefore sits among the lower starting figures in this group.

Is there a free plan for Deel?+

Deel has no free plan, so the entry point of $14 is the first cost you meet. Among the payroll tools here the median free trial runs 30, while free plans are the minority arrangement, so paying from the outset is the normal route with Deel.

Does the Deel plan include payroll?+

Payroll is part of the subscription rather than a separate add on, so the deciding factor for you is what the $14 entry point covers once paying sits in the same product. Most tools in this group bundle it, which is why the entry figure matters more than the feature list.

How do I get help from Deel?+

Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so email, chat and a help centre cover the contact routes. A phone line is not among them, which matters if you want voice support outside your own working hours or for a payroll question that needs a quick answer.

Can I use Deel on my phone?+

The app listed is for ios, so paying and approvals work on Apple devices from a phone. Desktop stays the main route for reviewing payroll across a team, so the listed platform coverage is worth checking if your people mix devices day to day.

Who is Deel built for?+

Its small business and enterprise runs from small businesses through to enterprise teams, and the pricing leads with the smallest figures rather than an enterprise minimum. A reader running contracts abroad and a reader running a full payroll department both find a starting point, with $14 as the entry figure.

Where does Deel come from?+

Deel is a US company, with a headquarters in the US and a legal entity of Deel, Inc.. It was founded in 2019, and the provider is the party a small business contracts with, so the entity name is worth keeping on file.

How does Deel compare with Billy, ANNA Money and Aspire?+

Deel starts at $14. Billy lists DKK 160, ANNA Money lists £0 and Aspire lists SGD 0, which are very different starting points. Read each amount as it is quoted rather than lining the figures up side by side.

Sources

Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Free trial length, Local compliance.

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Small businesses that want paying staff and contractors covered by the subscription they already budget for.

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