Remofirst vs Deel: Which Is Better for Contractors in 2025?
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Remofirst | Deel | Kontrable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (10 contractors) | ~$390/mo | ~$490/mo | $99/mo |
| Payment flow | Through platform | Through platform | Direct (you control) |
| Best for | Employees + contractors | Employees + contractors | Contractors only |
Remofirst Overview
Remofirst is a global employment platform that provides Employer of Record (EOR) services for hiring full-time employees internationally. The platform handles payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR administration across 180+ countries.
Remofirst charges per employee per month (typically $199-$399 depending on the country) and processes payments through their platform. They also offer contractor management features, though the platform is primarily designed for employee management.
Key Features:
- EOR services in 180+ countries
- Local payroll and benefits administration
- Compliance and employment law coverage
- Contractor payment processing
- HR document management
Deel Overview
Deel is one of the largest global employment platforms, offering EOR services, contractor management, and payroll solutions. The platform is designed for companies hiring both employees and contractors internationally.
Deel charges $49/month per contractor or $599/month per employee (EOR). All payments flow through Deel's platform, and they handle compliance, contracts, and payment processing. The platform is feature-rich but can be complex for teams focused solely on contractor management.
Key Features:
- EOR services in 150+ countries
- Contractor management and payments
- Automated compliance and contracts
- Multi-currency payroll
- Benefits administration for employees
The Problem Both Platforms Share
Both Remofirst and Deel are built for Employer of Record (EOR) services—hiring full-time employees internationally. This makes sense if you need:
- Local payroll compliance
- Benefits administration
- Employment law coverage
- HR infrastructure in multiple countries
But if you're working with independent contractors who handle their own taxes and already have Wise/PayPal accounts? You're paying for infrastructure you don't need.
With Remofirst at ~$39/contractor/month and Deel at $49/contractor/month, a team of 10 contractors costs $390-$490/month—just to move money and store contracts.
A Different Approach: Kontrable
We built Kontrable specifically for businesses working with contractors (not employees):
- Direct payments: Pay via your Wise/PayPal/Payoneer (no middleman)
- $99/month flat: Up to 25 contractors (vs $390-$490 on EOR platforms)
- Contractor-focused: Contracts, invoices, milestones, payment tracking
- No EOR fees: Because you're hiring true independent contractors
Instead of routing payments through a platform, you pay contractors directly via Wise, PayPal, or your bank. Kontrable keeps the audit trail: contracts, milestones, approvals, payment proofs, and contractor confirmations—all in one place for finance and operations.
What You Get:
- Milestone-based contracts with approval workflows
- Payment tracking with proof attachments
- Contractor portal for deliverables and confirmations
- Clean exports for finance reconciliation
- No per-contractor fees or payment processing markups
Who Should Choose What
Choose Remofirst if:
You need to hire full-time employees in countries where you don't have a legal entity, and you want a cost-effective EOR solution with strong global coverage.
Choose Deel if:
You need a comprehensive platform for both employees and contractors with extensive compliance features, and you're willing to pay premium pricing for an all-in-one solution.
Choose Kontrable if:
You're working with 5-25 independent contractors who handle their own taxes, and you want to pay them directly while maintaining a clean audit trail—without paying $390-$490/month in platform fees.