SigmaRemote vs Deel — Lower Costs, Faster Global Payroll for Your Team
Deel’s high per‑contractor fees and payout restrictions can slow your team down. See why scaling businesses choose SigmaRemote for predictable costs, faster onboarding, and global payouts without forced conversion.
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5k Satisfied Customers
Side-by-Side on What Really Matters
Deel
No per-payment pricing. $29–$49/month per contractor + platform fees
No per-payment pricing. $29–$49/month per contractor + platform fees
FX costs are passed to the contractor; if currency conversion is needed, the markup varies 1–3%.
FX costs are passed to the contractor; if currency conversion is needed, the markup varies 1–3%.
SWIFT/local payouts may incur correspondent fees of $20–$50 charged by intermediary banks.
SWIFT/local payouts may incur correspondent fees of $20–$50 charged by intermediary banks.
3–5 business days typical; longer for high-risk countries or compliance checks
3–5 business days typical; longer for high-risk countries or compliance checks
No USD wallet. Forced conversion to local currency. Limited crypto/payment options.
No USD wallet. Forced conversion to local currency. Limited crypto/payment options.
Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
Support delays and slow issue resolution
Support delays and slow issue resolution
Sigma
$18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+
$18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+
0% FX with USD wallets; ~1% FX only if converting to local currency
0% FX with USD wallets; ~1% FX only if converting to local currency
$0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
$0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
1-2 business days, optimized infrastructure
1-2 business days, optimized infrastructure
USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
<15 min mobile onboarding
<15 min mobile onboarding
Real human support — no ticket blackholes
Real human support — no ticket blackholes
Pain Points with Deel
Pain Points with Deel
Pain Points with Deel
What frustrates fast-moving teams and global contractors when using Deel:
What frustrates fast-moving teams and global contractors when using Deel:
What frustrates fast-moving teams and global contractors when using Deel:
High per‑contractor pricing: $49–$99/month base plus FX and platform fees — costs that scale with headcount.
High per‑contractor pricing: $49–$99/month base plus FX and platform fees — costs that scale with headcount.
Higher payroll & EOR costs: Global payroll starts at $29 per employee/month, and EOR services begin at $599 per employee/month
Higher payroll & EOR costs: Global payroll starts at $29 per employee/month, and EOR services begin at $599 per employee/month
Unclear multi-tier pricing: Different business needs require navigating multiple plans—Contractor, Global Payroll, EOR, PEO—making cost estimates complex
Unclear multi-tier pricing: Different business needs require navigating multiple plans—Contractor, Global Payroll, EOR, PEO—making cost estimates complex
Limited crypto access: Coinbase withdrawals only available to US-based contractors, reducing payout flexibility in global teams.
Limited crypto access: Coinbase withdrawals only available to US-based contractors, reducing payout flexibility in global teams.
Slow compliance reviews: Payment delays during KYC/AML checks can disrupt payroll schedules.
Slow compliance reviews: Payment delays during KYC/AML checks can disrupt payroll schedules.
Not optimized for emerging markets: Reported payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversions in countries like Argentina, Venezuela, and Nigeria.
Not optimized for emerging markets: Reported payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversions in countries like Argentina, Venezuela, and Nigeria.
High per‑contractor pricing: $49–$99/month base plus FX and platform fees — costs that scale with headcount.
Higher payroll & EOR costs: Global payroll starts at $29 per employee/month, and EOR services begin at $599 per employee/month
Unclear multi-tier pricing: Different business needs require navigating multiple plans—Contractor, Global Payroll, EOR, PEO—making cost estimates complex
Limited crypto access: Coinbase withdrawals only available to US-based contractors, reducing payout flexibility in global teams.
Slow compliance reviews: Payment delays during KYC/AML checks can disrupt payroll schedules.
Not optimized for emerging markets: Reported payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversions in countries like Argentina, Venezuela, and Nigeria.
High per‑contractor pricing: $49–$99/month base plus FX and platform fees — costs that scale with headcount.
Higher payroll & EOR costs: Global payroll starts at $29 per employee/month, and EOR services begin at $599 per employee/month
Unclear multi-tier pricing: Different business needs require navigating multiple plans—Contractor, Global Payroll, EOR, PEO—making cost estimates complex
Limited crypto access: Coinbase withdrawals only available to US-based contractors, reducing payout flexibility in global teams.
Slow compliance reviews: Payment delays during KYC/AML checks can disrupt payroll schedules.
Not optimized for emerging markets: Reported payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversions in countries like Argentina, Venezuela, and Nigeria.
Why SigmaRemote Wins
Why SigmaRemote Wins
Why SigmaRemote Wins
Key advantages that make SigmaRemote the smarter choice for global payroll
Key advantages that make SigmaRemote the smarter choice for global payroll
Key advantages that make SigmaRemote the smarter choice for global payroll
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send — no forced conversion.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send — no forced conversion.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1–2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1–2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid — fast.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid — fast.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send — no forced conversion.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1–2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid — fast.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send — no forced conversion.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1–2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid — fast.
See Common Question and Answer
See Common Question and Answer
See Common Question and Answer
What sets Sigma apart from other payroll platforms?
Unlike existing payroll services, Sigma is designed with the worker in mind. We provide unique financial tools, such as USD savings wallets and flexible payment options, ensuring that contractors not only get paid but also have the resources to thrive, empowering you to attract and retain the talent that drives your company's success.
How does Sigma ensure that workers receive local-like benefits?
Is it easy to switch to Sigma?
What sets Sigma apart from other payroll platforms?
Unlike existing payroll services, Sigma is designed with the worker in mind. We provide unique financial tools, such as USD savings wallets and flexible payment options, ensuring that contractors not only get paid but also have the resources to thrive, empowering you to attract and retain the talent that drives your company's success.
How does Sigma ensure that workers receive local-like benefits?
Is it easy to switch to Sigma?
What sets Sigma apart from other payroll platforms?
Unlike existing payroll services, Sigma is designed with the worker in mind. We provide unique financial tools, such as USD savings wallets and flexible payment options, ensuring that contractors not only get paid but also have the resources to thrive, empowering you to attract and retain the talent that drives your company's success.
How does Sigma ensure that workers receive local-like benefits?
Is it easy to switch to Sigma?
What sets Sigma apart from other payroll platforms?
Unlike existing payroll services, Sigma is designed with the worker in mind. We provide unique financial tools, such as USD savings wallets and flexible payment options, ensuring that contractors not only get paid but also have the resources to thrive, empowering you to attract and retain the talent that drives your company's success.
How does Sigma ensure that workers receive local-like benefits?
Is it easy to switch to Sigma?
Can I customize the categories for my expenses and income?
Are there any hidden fees in your pricing plans?
How secure is my financial data within the platform?
Can I customize the categories for my expenses and income?
Are there any hidden fees in your pricing plans?
How secure is my financial data within the platform?
Can I customize the categories for my expenses and income?
Are there any hidden fees in your pricing plans?
How secure is my financial data within the platform?
Can I customize the categories for my expenses and income?
Are there any hidden fees in your pricing plans?
How secure is my financial data within the platform?
We get you to every country
We get you to every country
We get you to every country
From Buenos Aires to Manila, hire contractors and employees anywhere with Sigma.
From Buenos Aires to Manila, hire contractors and employees anywhere with Sigma.
From Buenos Aires to Manila, hire contractors and employees anywhere with Sigma.
160+ countries
Argentina
Guinea
Scotland
Ecuador
Argentina
Guinea
Scotland
Ecuador
Argentina
Guinea
Scotland
Ecuador
Argentina
Guinea
Scotland
Ecuador
Europe
Brazil
Romania
Vietnam
Europe
Brazil
Romania
Vietnam
Europe
Brazil
Romania
Vietnam
Europe
Brazil
Romania
Vietnam
Canada
Belgium
Paraguay
Argentina
Canada
Belgium
Paraguay
Argentina
Canada
Belgium
Paraguay
Argentina
Canada
Belgium
Paraguay
Argentina
Myanmar
Cayman
Qatar
Honduras
Myanmar
Cayman
Qatar
Honduras
Myanmar
Cayman
Qatar
Honduras
Myanmar
Cayman
Qatar
Honduras
To hire from.
Incorporated outside of the U.S.?
International companies can also use Sigma. Book a demo to learn more.
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Streamline HR processes and empower your team with our products. Facilitate manage employee data, and more in one platform.
Streamline HR processes and empower your team with our products. Facilitate manage employee data, and more in one platform.
Streamline HR processes and empower your team with our products. Facilitate manage employee data, and more in one platform.
The payroll platform for businesses powered by global emerging talent.
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The payroll platform for businesses powered by global emerging talent.
© 2025 SigmaRemote. All rights reserved.
🏢 Company
🏢 Why Remote Teams choose us
🏢 Why Gig Platforms choose us
📚 Resources
🛡 Trust
The payroll platform for businesses powered by global emerging talent.
© 2025 SigmaRemote. All rights reserved.
🏢 Company
🏢 Why Remote Teams choose us
🏢 Why Gig Platforms choose us
📚 Resources
🛡 Trust
The payroll platform for businesses powered by global emerging talent.
© 2025 SigmaRemote. All rights reserved.
🏢 Company
🏢 Why Remote Teams choose us
🏢 Why Gig Platforms choose us
📚 Resources
🛡 Trust