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Deel

Deel is a global payroll, HR and Employer of Record platform for hiring and paying employees and contractors in 150+ countries, with transparent per-employee Australian payroll pricing.

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Per employee
Free up to 200
Base fee
$0
AU Fair Work
Yes (global)
Payroll
Native

Best for

Businesses hiring or paying staff and contractors outside Australia. Global payroll, EOR and contractor management across 150+ countries.

Pricing breakdown

All prices in AUDLast verified 31 May 2026

Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.

Strengths and trade-offs

Pros

  • Global payroll, EOR and contractor hiring in 150+ countries
  • Deel HR (HRIS) free up to 200 employees
  • Established platform with wide integrations (Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite)
  • 24/7 chat and email support

Cons

  • Priced in USD and well above local AU specialists
  • Award interpretation needs manual setup
  • Overkill for Australian-only payroll

About Deel

Deel is one of the largest global hiring platforms, combining payroll, HR and Employer of Record (EOR) services so businesses can hire and pay employees and contractors in 150+ countries from one place. It is an established, widely used provider, so for most buyers the question is not whether Deel is legitimate but whether it suits an Australian use case. Its Australian pricing has three parts: global payroll charged per employee, contractor management charged per contractor, and full EOR at a higher per-employee rate, while Deel HR (the HRIS) is free for up to 200 employees. It integrates with Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite and more, and offers 24/7 support. For purely domestic Australian payroll it costs well above a local specialist, but for international teams it is a market leader.

Deel was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, USA.

How Deel compares

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$0/mo est.

Per employee
Free up to 200
Min cost /mo
None
AU Fair Work
Yes (global)
Payroll
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STP Phase 2
Yes
Est. monthly cost
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AU Fair Work
Limited
Payroll
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STP Phase 2
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Common questions about Deel

The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.

  • Deel HR is free for up to 200 employees with no monthly base fee and no per-employee charge at that tier. The free plan covers a centralised people directory, org chart, document management, onboarding and offboarding automation, leave and expense management, performance reviews, and role-based permissions. Paid modules for global payroll, contractor management, and Employer of Record services are purchased separately.

  • Yes. Deel offers native Australian payroll through its Deel Payroll module and is compliant with STP Phase 2. This means pay runs report wages, tax, and superannuation directly to the ATO each pay cycle. The platform also supports the Payday Super requirements coming into effect in July 2026.

  • Deel addresses Fair Work requirements through its global compliance engine, which covers AU employment law including leave entitlements and statutory minimums. Modern Award interpretation requires manual configuration and is not automated to the same depth as AU-built specialists such as Employment Hero. Businesses with complex award structures should verify coverage before committing.

  • Deel is strongest for Australian businesses that hire or pay staff internationally. Its Employer of Record service covers 150-plus countries, making it well suited to companies with a mix of Australian employees and overseas contractors or full-time hires. For purely domestic Australian payroll, locally focused platforms typically offer deeper award automation at lower cost.

  • Yes. Deel connects natively with Xero and QuickBooks, as well as NetSuite and SAP for larger organisations. This allows payroll journals to flow directly into your accounting system after each pay run.

  • Deel does not require an annual contract for the HRIS or payroll products. Month-to-month arrangements are available, and the free Deel HR plan carries no commitment at all.

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