35,000+ companies from startups to enterprise choose deel
Choose Deel over Gusto
Coverage
All your international and US-based employees, under one roof
Unlike Gusto, we’ve maintained a global outlook from the beginning. Our wide range of HR and payroll services support any worker, anywhere. Gusto* requires external tools to manage HR and payroll in150+ countries.
US Payroll
EOR and Global Payroll services in 150+ countries through owned entities
Hire and pay contractors in 150+ countries
In-house operated payroll for all countries that provide EOR and payroll services
Single native payroll calculation engine across 50+ countries
Real-time payroll for instant G2N calculations and lightning fast payroll processing in 50+ countries
Deel HR
Save time with our all-in-one HR platform
We've consolidated everything you need to manage your global team. You'll cut costs, save time on admin, and scale with more confidence.
Fully customizable performance management system including 360° feedback reviews
Career paths with detailed competencies per role and level, AI created career paths, and competency library
End-to-end compensation management including salary insights for roles in 110+ countries
Plan and manage headcount strategically—centralize headcount requests and approvals, scenario plan, forecast budgets, and align stakeholders
Match with leading talent firms to help you source talent anywhere in the world
HR plugins to manage referrals, org charts, pulse surveys, PTO, announcements, kudos, and more right in Slack
Background checks built-in to onboarding in 190+ countries, completed within 24 hours
Platform
A complete platform, ready for global scale
Built-in capabilities like a Global HRIS, AI, workflows, reports and customizable policies eliminate multiple tools, streamline operations, and help your team scale without complexity.
Built-in automation and workflows to manage global time-off, onboarding, and more at no extra cost
Free, built-in Global HRIS with org charts, advanced onboarding tools, automated workflows, time-off, and more
AI-powered HR and compliance support drafts career frameworks, creates training modules, and more
Knowledge Hub with legal, tax, and labor guidance curated by experts
In-house service to automate IT operations and logistics for employee equipment from deployment to end-of-life in 130+ countries
In-house immigration services covering 70+ countries, including in-app tracking of visa application status
Compliantly offer equity to EOR employees in 110+ countries
Payments
Pay contractors easily and compliantly
Deel's infrastructure for contractor compliance and payments is strong and reliable. Gusto offers contractors fewer withdrawal options and no global compliance related to localized document collection.
15+ withdrawal methods, including PayPal, Payoneer, Wise, Coinbase, DolarApp, a global debit card, and more
Pay in 120++ currencies including crypto
Access salary up to 30 days early
Discounts, perks, and workspace access
Localized contracts and compliance documents constantly reviewed and updated by local legal experts across 150+ countries
Support
Get fast, reliable in-house support
We have the fastest in-house support on the market. Other providers work with external partners, negatively impacting the service quality across locations. Plus, their onboarding is often self-serve or handled through email, slowing down set ups and resolutions
With 100% in-house team dispersed in 49 countries, we control the quality, training, and career path of everyone in support
24/7 multi-channel support: phone, call-back, video call, email, WhatsApp, and Slack for enterprise
AI assistant for instant global HR and compliance insights in 150+ countries, in-app and integrated into Slack
2,000+ in-house HR and Payroll experts globally
*This representative comparison is based on known Gusto product features as of April 20245.
Switch to Deel HR and save up to $20,000 per year
| Gusto | ||
|---|---|---|
| People directory and org charts |  | |
| Automated workflows | |  |
| Reporting | | |
| Advanced onboarding tools | | |
| Permissions and approvals | | |
| Advanced admin and field privileges | | |
| Document and e-sign management | | |
| Pricing | Free | $6-$12 employee/mo
plus $40-$80 monthly flat fee |
g2 momentum leader
#1 multi-country payroll software
Deel was named the #1 platform in multiple global categories by G2 in its Spring 2025 report.
- #1 Contractor Management Software
- #1 Enterprise Multi-Country Payroll Software
- #1 Employer of Record (EOR) Software
- #1 HR Compliance for Enterprises
- #1 Global Employment Platform
G2 Grid® for Multi-country payroll software
Elevating customer support to new heights
Exceptional customer support forms the backbone of effective global HR and payroll management. Our journey to becoming the leading all-in-one HR and payroll platform for global teams means constant innovation and a deep commitment to our 35,000+ clients.
91%
of customer issues resolved at first contact with live chat
6 min
to resolve most EOR and contractors’ issues
90%+
CSAT maintained over 16 months
4.8/5
rating on G2 for our customer support
See why our customers love us
“Deel is hands-down the most compatible all-in-one solution for modern organizations. With everything you need to hire and pay workers in one platform, no other provider comes close to the level of partnership they offer.”
Lindsay Ross
CHRO at Bitpanda
"Deel stands out from other providers with its user-friendly platform that centralizes various HR tasks, exceptional customer service that makes us feel valued, and robust compliance."
William Dagiantis
Cofounder & CEO at Cloudasta
“With our previous EOR provider, responses from the client support would take days. Not only is Deel’s support faster, but with Deel AI, we get answers to global HR questions instantly— a complete turnaround.”
Helen Keegan
Director of HR and Strategic Engagement at Together for Girls
Disclaimer: The data coming from G2 was collected as of July 2024 and is subject to change or update. Deel does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page.
