Best HR & Payroll Software · head-to-head
Deel vs Gusto
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for hr & payroll software. Deel has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Deel $5/mo vs Gusto $35/mo — Deel is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Deel No; Gusto No.
- HIPAA: Deel —; Gusto —.
Side by side
| Deel | Gusto | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $5/mo (Deel HR (Core HR)) | $35/mo (Contractor Only) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | Yes | — |
| GDPR | Yes | — |
| Best for | Companies hiring internationally across 110+ countries | US-based SMBs running their first payroll |
Sources — Deel: deel.com (verified 2026-06-13). Gusto: gusto.com (verified 2026-06-13).
Key features
Deel: Employer of Record in 110+ countries (full legal employment); Global payroll with multi-currency payments in 120+ currencies; Contractor of Record to reduce worker misclassification risk; Modular HRIS (Core HR, Recruit, Develop bundles); US PEO for all-50-state HR and compliance
Gusto: Full-service multi-state payroll; Automated federal/state/local tax filing; Employee self-service portal; Benefits administration (health, dental, vision, 401k); Contractor payments and 1099 filings