SigmaRemote vs Deel — The Better Choice for Global Contractor Payroll
Deel may be big, but is it built for your contractors? Discover why fast-moving startups are switching to SigmaRemote for lower costs, faster onboarding, and better global payout options.
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Comparison Table
Feature
Feature
Feature
Deel
Deel
Deel
Deel
Sigma
Sigma
Sigma
Sigma
Pricing
Pricing
Pricing
Pricing
❌ $49–$99/month per contractor + hidden fees
❌ $49–$99/month per contractor + hidden fees
❌ $49–$99/month per contractor + hidden fees
❌ $49–$99/month per contractor + hidden fees
✅ Flat $10 per payment
✅ Flat $10 per payment
✅ Flat $10 per payment
✅ Flat $10 per payment
FX Fees
FX Fees
FX Fees
FX Fees
❌ 1.5%–6% FX markup on most currency routes
❌ 1.5%–6% FX markup on most currency routes
❌ 1.5%–6% FX markup on most currency routes
❌ 1.5%–6% FX markup on most currency routes
✅ 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% 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
Landing & Withdrawal Fees
Landing & Withdrawal Fees
Landing & Withdrawal Fees
Landing & Withdrawal Fees
❌ $5 cross-border fee even on same currency; Coinbase crypto withdrawals ~1.25%+
❌ $5 cross-border fee even on same currency; Coinbase crypto withdrawals ~1.25%+
❌ $5 cross-border fee even on same currency; Coinbase crypto withdrawals ~1.25%+
❌ $5 cross-border fee even on same currency; Coinbase crypto withdrawals ~1.25%+
✅ $0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
✅ $0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
✅ $0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
✅ $0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
Payment Speed
Payment Speed
Payment Speed
Payment Speed
❌ 3–5 business days is common for traditional transfers; instant card transfer has a 1.5% fee
❌ 3–5 business days is common for traditional transfers; instant card transfer has a 1.5% fee
❌ 3–5 business days is common for traditional transfers; instant card transfer has a 1.5% fee
❌ 3–5 business days is common for traditional transfers; instant card transfer has a 1.5% fee
✅ 1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
✅ 1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
✅ 1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
✅ 1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
Contractor Experience
Contractor Experience
Contractor Experience
Contractor Experience
❌ No wallet control, limited crypto options, account restrictions in high-risk countries
❌ No wallet control, limited crypto options, account restrictions in high-risk countries
❌ No wallet control, limited crypto options, account restrictions in high-risk countries
❌ No wallet control, limited crypto options, account restrictions in high-risk countries
✅ USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
✅ USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
✅ USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
✅ USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
Onboarding Process
Onboarding Process
Onboarding Process
Onboarding Process
⚠️ Manual onboarding through Deel’s portal; longer waits in high-compliance countries
⚠️ Manual onboarding through Deel’s portal; longer waits in high-compliance countries
⚠️ Manual onboarding through Deel’s portal; longer waits in high-compliance countries
⚠️ Manual onboarding through Deel’s portal; longer waits in high-compliance countries
✅ <15 min mobile onboarding
✅ <15 min mobile onboarding
✅ <15 min mobile onboarding
✅ <15 min mobile onboarding
Customer Support
Customer Support
Customer Support
Customer Support
⚠️ 24/7 support but mixed reviews: some delays during compliance freezes
⚠️ 24/7 support but mixed reviews: some delays during compliance freezes
⚠️ 24/7 support but mixed reviews: some delays during compliance freezes
⚠️ 24/7 support but mixed reviews: some delays during compliance freezes
✅ Real human support — no ticket blackholes
✅ Real human support — no ticket blackholes
✅ 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 pricing per contractor: $49–$99/month base + additional FX/platform costs.
High pricing per contractor: $49–$99/month base + additional FX/platform costs.
No USD wallet: Contractors are forced to convert, losing 1.5–6% per payment.
No USD wallet: Contractors are forced to convert, losing 1.5–6% per payment.
Hidden fees on withdrawals: $5 same-currency transfer fee, ~1.25% crypto fees.
Hidden fees on withdrawals: $5 same-currency transfer fee, ~1.25% crypto fees.
Crypto friction: Only US-based users can access Coinbase withdrawals; limited flexibility.
Crypto friction: Only US-based users can access Coinbase withdrawals; limited flexibility.
Slow support during reviews: Contractors report delays during compliance checks and account blocks.
Slow support during reviews: Contractors report delays during compliance checks and account blocks.
Not built for emerging markets: Users in Argentina, Venezuela, Nigeria report payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversion.
Not built for emerging markets: Users in Argentina, Venezuela, Nigeria report payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversion.
High pricing per contractor: $49–$99/month base + additional FX/platform costs.
No USD wallet: Contractors are forced to convert, losing 1.5–6% per payment.
Hidden fees on withdrawals: $5 same-currency transfer fee, ~1.25% crypto fees.
Crypto friction: Only US-based users can access Coinbase withdrawals; limited flexibility.
Slow support during reviews: Contractors report delays during compliance checks and account blocks.
Not built for emerging markets: Users in Argentina, Venezuela, Nigeria report payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversion.
High pricing per contractor: $49–$99/month base + additional FX/platform costs.
No USD wallet: Contractors are forced to convert, losing 1.5–6% per payment.
Hidden fees on withdrawals: $5 same-currency transfer fee, ~1.25% crypto fees.
Crypto friction: Only US-based users can access Coinbase withdrawals; limited flexibility.
Slow support during reviews: Contractors report delays during compliance checks and account blocks.
Not built for emerging markets: Users in Argentina, Venezuela, Nigeria report payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversion.
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: Just $10 per payment — not $49, not $99. No per-user SaaS pricing. 0% FX when paying to USD wallets. Only ~1% FX if the contractor chooses to convert to local currency.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: Just $10 per payment — not $49, not $99. No per-user SaaS pricing. 0% FX when paying to USD wallets. Only ~1% FX if the contractor chooses to convert to local currency.
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: Just $10 per payment — not $49, not $99. No per-user SaaS pricing. 0% FX when paying to USD wallets. Only ~1% FX if the contractor chooses to convert to local currency.
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: Just $10 per payment — not $49, not $99. No per-user SaaS pricing. 0% FX when paying to USD wallets. Only ~1% FX if the contractor chooses to convert to local currency.
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?
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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
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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