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 Rivermate: 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 Rivermate at $149/user/mo (Contractor of Record). For 10 people that's $490 vs $1,490 a month: Deel is $1,000 a month (67%) cheaper than Rivermate on list price.
Rivermate
HR
From$149/user/mo
10 people: $1,490 a month · $17,880 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 2 plans · priced per user
Plans
Deel and Rivermate 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.
Rivermate
Contractor of Record
Compliant contractor agreements · Payments in 120+ currencies · Option to convert to employees
$149/user/mo
Employer of Record
Hire in 180+ countries · Payroll, taxes and benefits · Dedicated account manager
$349/user/mo
'From' prices per contractor/employee per month; varies by country, headcount and expat/local hire. Visa and immigration on request.
Prices from Rivermate'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) | Rivermate (Contractor of Record) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $245/mo$2,940/yr a year | $745/mo$8,940/yr a year | Deel $500 less a month |
| 10 people | $490/mo$5,880/yr a year | $1,490/mo$17,880/yr a year | Deel $1,000 less a month |
| 25 people | $1,225/mo$14,700/yr a year | $3,725/mo$44,700/yr a year | Deel $2,500 less a month |
Deel is priced per user. Rivermate 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 Rivermate: questions
Which is cheaper, Deel or Rivermate?
Deel starts at $49/user/mo (Contractors) and Rivermate at $149/user/mo (Contractor of Record). For 10 people that's $490 vs $1,490 a month: Deel is $1,000 a month (67%) cheaper than Rivermate on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Deel and Rivermate have free plans?
Deel has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Rivermate has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
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