Deel vs Gusto
Deel and Gusto are both HR & recruiting tools. Deel is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Gusto is aimed at small businesses. Deel costs less, from $5/mo versus $35/mo for Gusto.
Deel
Global payroll, EOR and contractor management
Gusto
Payroll, benefits and HR for US small businesses
| Pricing | Paid · $5 | Paid · $35 |
| Starting price | $5/mo | $35/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise | Small businesses |
| Platforms | web | web, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2019 | US · 2011 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Deel if
Remote-first companies hiring across many countries.
- Fast compliant hiring anywhere
- Broad country coverage
- All-in-one HR and payroll
Look elsewhere if: Domestic-only companies (Gusto, Rippling) or large headcounts in one country (open an entity).
Choose Gusto if
US small businesses up to about 100 employees.
- Very easy payroll for small teams
- Benefits administration included
- Friendly UX and good support
Look elsewhere if: Non-US employers or companies needing deep HRIS/IT (Rippling).
Deel vs Gusto pricing
Deel
- Deel HR Core$5/employee/moHRIS; Advanced $19, Elite $29 per employee/mo
- Global Payroll$29/employee/moPayroll for your own entities
- Contractors$49/contractor/moContractor of Record from $325/contractor/mo
- EOR$599/employee/moEmploy without an entity; US PEO from $125/employee/mo
Gusto
- Simple$49/mo+ $6/person; single-state payroll
- Plus$80/mo+ $12/person; multi-state payroll, time and PTO
- Premium$180/mo+ $22/person; HR experts, compliance, priority support
- Contractor Only$35/mo+ $6/contractor; base fee sometimes waived as promo
Deel · Key features
- Employer of record in 150+ countries
- Contractor contracts, invoices and payouts
- Global payroll for your entities
- HRIS with org chart and time off (Deel HR)
- Visa and immigration support
- Equipment and IT management
Cons
- EOR is expensive per employee
- Support quality varies by country
- Contracts can be rigid
Gusto · Key features
- Full-service US payroll with tax filings
- Health benefits, 401(k) and workers' comp
- Onboarding with offer letters and e-signature
- Time tracking, PTO and scheduling
- Contractor payments in 120+ countries
- Compliance alerts and HR resources
Cons
- US employees only
- Costs rise with headcount
- Limited HR depth for larger companies
Deel vs Gusto: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Deel or Gusto?
Deel starts at $5/mo and Gusto at $35/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Deel and Gusto have a free plan?
Deel has no free plan. Gusto has no free plan.