An alternative to Deel

Local/Global hiring & payroll with unbeatable value

Struggling with high EOR costs and limited sourcing options with Deel? Discover the Global Squirrels advantage

Deel alternative Global Squirrels

A game changer for business leaders and recruiters

Global hiring and payroll come with numerous complexities, and any business must navigate them to achieve exponential growth. While Deel has established itself as a prominent player in the Employer of Record (EOR) and global payroll space, offering a suite of HR and compliance tools, many businesses find its pricing structure, talent hiring, and retention limitations to be significant hurdles.

This page provides a detailed comparison between Deel and Global Squirrels, highlighting where our platform delivers superior value for startups and SMEs, as well as for globally established companies and MNCs focused on cost-efficient hiring. Global Squirrels offers an AI-enabled staffing and payrolling platform that delivers a 360-degree recruitment process with a single login, enabling the quick and compliant onboarding of top talent. We empower businesses to easily hire and manage skilled talent from their chosen country within budget, with the entire candidate screening process handled by us.

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Global Squirrels vs Deel

See a detailed comparison of key features and solutions offered by Global Squirrels and Deel.

Feature/ offering Global Squirrels Deel
Core offering
Full-time and independent contractor recruitment and EOR (payroll and benefits)
EOR, global payroll, contractor management, immigration, US payroll
Pricing model
Flat fee plus payroll cost. Transparent, no hidden fees.
$599/month for EOR services
Cost efficiency
Significant cost savings (e.g., up to 75% on hiring costs). Most affordable in the industry with transparent, flat fee pricing.
Higher costs compared to competitors, particularly for EOR services
Talent matching
Built-in (AI-powered)
No
Onboarding speed
High: 2-5 business days for curated profiles
Efficient: potential for significant savings by managing employees across various geographies.
Compliance management
Legal compliance in countries with high concentrations of skilled and English-speaking talent, local HR experts
Locally compliant in 150+ countries. Optional in-house entities and experts
User interface
User-friendly and intuitive, designed for a self-service experience that is easy to navigate and operate
A generally intuitive user interface, offering a modern experience
Deposit collection
One-month hiring cost, which comprises the payroll cost and flat license fee
Monthly salary + employer contributions + fixed allowances + PTO + EOR management fee
Exit costs/hidden fees
None, clear plan-based pricing
A fee is charged for processing the termination. It can be upwards of $200 per employee.

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