Deel
Cheaper for 10 people
From$49/user/mo
10 people: $490 a month · $5,880 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 4 plans · priced per user
Deel vs Playroll: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of HR tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Deel starts at $49/user/mo (Contractors) and Playroll at $399/user/mo (Employer of Record). For 10 people that's $490 vs $3,990 a month: Deel is $3,500 a month (88%) cheaper than Playroll on list price.
Playroll
HR
From$399/user/mo
10 people: $3,990 a month · $47,880 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 1 plan · priced per user
Plans
Deel and Playroll plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Deel
Contractors
Per contractor (starting at) · Month-to-month
$49/user/mo
US PEO
Per US PEO employee (starting at)
$125/user/mo
Contractor of Record
Per contractor of record (starting at)
$325/user/mo
Employer of Record
Per EOR employee (starting at)
$599/user/mo
'Starting at' per worker per month, month-to-month. Find talent from $14. Global Payroll, HRIS and bundles: no public price.
Prices from Deel's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Playroll
Employer of Record
Hire in 180+ countries · No minimum commitment · Contract management and e-sign
$399/user/mo
EOR from $399 per employee per month; refundable deposit of one month's salary; statutory costs billed separately. Contractor management and global payroll priced on separate pages.
Prices from Playroll's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Deel (Contractors) | Playroll (Employer of Record) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $245/mo$2,940/yr a year | $1,995/mo$23,940/yr a year | Deel $1,750 less a month |
| 10 people | $490/mo$5,880/yr a year | $3,990/mo$47,880/yr a year | Deel $3,500 less a month |
| 25 people | $1,225/mo$14,700/yr a year | $9,975/mo$119,700/yr a year | Deel $8,750 less a month |
Deel is priced per user. Playroll is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Deel vs Playroll: questions
Which is cheaper, Deel or Playroll?
Deel starts at $49/user/mo (Contractors) and Playroll at $399/user/mo (Employer of Record). For 10 people that's $490 vs $3,990 a month: Deel is $3,500 a month (88%) cheaper than Playroll on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Deel and Playroll have free plans?
Deel has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Playroll has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
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