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Deel vs Teal

Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.

Deel

3.8

From From $14/worker/mo

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Best overall

Teal

4.0

From $0

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At a glance

Deel3.8

Pick it if: Businesses hiring contractors or staff in other countries, from a first overseas freelancer to a fully remote team.

Teal4.0

Best overallBest valueEasiest to use

Pick it if: Job seekers applying for lots of roles who want a tailored resume for each one and a tidy way to track applications.

Overview

Attribute	Deel	Teal
In one line	Hire and pay contractors or staff in other countries without setting up a company there.	AI resume builder and job tracker that tailors your resume to each job you apply for.
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Starting price	From $14/worker/mo	$0
Free plan	No	Yes
Works with Claude Code	Yes	No

Rating breakdown

Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.

Attribute	Deel	Teal
Overall rating	3.8	4.0Winner
Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.	4.0	4.5
FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.	4.5	4.0
Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them.	4.0	3.5
Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan.	3.0	4.0
Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over.	3.5	4.0

Feature comparison

A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.

Attribute	Deel	Teal
Access & platform
Free plan	No	Yes
Mobile app	Yes	No
Desktop app	No	No
Browser extension	No	Yes
API access	Yes	No
Teams & business
Team workspace	Yes	No
Enterprise plan or SSO	Yes	No
Connects to other apps	Yes	No
Open source or self-hosted	No	No
AI abilities
Works with your files	Yes	Yes
Understands images	–	–
Makes images	No	No
Makes video	No	No
Writes code	No	No
Runs agents or automations	Yes	No
Learns your brand or style	–	No
Works in many languages	Yes	No
Capabilities score	8/ 17	3/ 17

Pricing

Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.

Attribute	Deel	Teal
Plans	Hire (recruiting) From $14/worker/mo Teams that want help finding candidates.	Free $0 Building a resume and tracking jobs.
	ContractorsOur pick From $49/contractor/mo Businesses paying overseas freelancers and contractors.	Teal+Our pick $13/week, $29 per 30 days or $79 per 90 days An active job search with many applications.
	Contractor of Record From $325/contractor/mo When you want Deel to carry the risk of misclassifying a contractor.
	US PEO From $125/employee/mo US companies that want better benefits for staff.
	Employer of Record From $599/employee/mo Hiring full-time staff in a country where you have no company.
Which plan to pick	Most small businesses start with Contractors for overseas freelancers. Move a person to Employer of Record when they're full-time and long-term, or when local rules mean they should be an employee. Pay is month to month, so you can change as the team changes.	Start free to build your resume and track jobs. When you're applying to several roles a week, take Teal+ for 30 days, or the 90-day option if you expect a longer search, and cancel once you land the job.

Key features

Attribute	Deel	Teal
Standout features	Contractor management Employer of record Global payroll US PEO Deel Hire Compliance help	AI resume builder Job description matching AI writing Job tracker Email templates

Pros and cons

Attribute	Deel	Teal
Pros	Hire in 150+ countries without your own entity Clear starting prices and month-to-month terms Contractors get paid in their own currency Covers contractors, employees, payroll and recruiting in one place	Free plan is useful for building resumes and tracking jobs Clear keyword matching against each job ad Job tracker keeps a big search organised Short billing periods suit a short job search
Cons	Per-person costs add up quickly, especially for EOR Final cost depends on the country, so get a quote No official Claude connector from Deel itself Support quality gets mixed reviews	Very few AI credits on the free plan Weekly and monthly billing costs more for long searches AI writing is generic until you add your own detail

Who each one is for

Attribute	Deel	Teal
Best for	Paying overseas contractors on time in their currency Hiring a full-time employee in a country where you have no company Keeping contracts and tax forms compliant Running payroll for a remote team in several countries	Tailoring your resume to each job ad Finding the keywords a job ad is looking for Tracking dozens of applications in one place Writing cover letters and resume bullet points
You'll find it used by	Remote-first startups Agencies Small businesses HR teams Founders	Job seekers Career changers Graduates Career coaches

Questions people ask

Which is better, Deel or Teal?

Teal scores highest overall in our ratings (Deel 3.8/5 and Teal 4.0/5). Deel is best for paying overseas contractors on time in their currency and hiring a full-time employee in a country where you have no company. Teal is best for tailoring your resume to each job ad and finding the keywords a job ad is looking for.

Which is cheaper, Deel or Teal?

Deel: There's no free plan. Paid plans start at From $14/worker/mo. Teal: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $0.

Which is easier to use, Deel or Teal?

Teal rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Job seekers applying for lots of roles who want a tailored resume for each one and a tidy way to track applications.

Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.

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