Deputy
Cheaper for 10 people
From$5/user/mo
10 people: $50 a month · $600 a year
- No free plan
- Up to 10% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Deputy vs Remote: 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
Deputy starts at $5/user/mo (Lite) and Remote at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management). For 10 people that's $50 vs $290 a month: Deputy is $240 a month (83%) cheaper than Remote on list price.
Remote
HR
From$29/user/mo
10 people: $290 a month · $3,480 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 5 plans · priced per user
Plans
Deputy and Remote plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Deputy
Lite
Basic scheduling · Basic timesheets · Basic time clocking
$5/user/mo
Core
Advanced scheduling · Timesheet auto-approval · Biometric time clocking
$6.50/user/mo
Pro
Custom access levels · Advanced timesheets · SSO
$9/user/mo
Per user per month billed monthly; minimum spend $30/month per invoice on monthly plans. Annual billing saves 10%.
Prices from Deputy's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Remote
Contractor Management
Per contractor (starting at)
$29/user/mo
Global Payroll
Per employee (starting at)
$29/user/mo
Contractor Management Plus
Per contractor (starting at)
$99/user/mo
US PEO
Per employee (starting at)
$99/user/mo
Employer of Record
Per employee (starting at)
$599/user/mo
'Starting at' per person per month. Monthly vs annual EOR pricing not broken out on page. HRIS price not listed.
Prices from Remote'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 | Deputy (Lite) | Remote (Contractor Management) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $25/mo$300/yr a year | $145/mo$1,740/yr a year | Deputy $120 less a month |
| 10 people | $50/mo$600/yr a year | $290/mo$3,480/yr a year | Deputy $240 less a month |
| 25 people | $125/mo$1,500/yr a year | $725/mo$8,700/yr a year | Deputy $600 less a month |
Deputy is priced per user. Remote is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Deputy vs Remote: questions
Which is cheaper, Deputy or Remote?
Deputy starts at $5/user/mo (Lite) and Remote at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management). For 10 people that's $50 vs $290 a month: Deputy is $240 a month (83%) cheaper than Remote on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Deputy and Remote have free plans?
Deputy has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Remote has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
Are Deputy and Remote cheaper if you pay yearly?
Deputy lists up to 10% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Remote.
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