DeelvsWorkday

Saas

Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

DeelWorkday

Signals Comparison

Pricing

Deel

Hidden withdrawal fees eat into contractor earnings(8/10)
EOR pricing starts at $599/month per employee(7/10)
Cannot hold money in account - only in Deel card(5/10)

Workday

Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually(9/10)
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility(8/10)

Support

Deel

Customer support takes months to resolve issues(9/10)
Discriminatory treatment in support for some regions(7/10)

Workday

No direct support channel and slow ticket response(8/10)

Reliability

Deel

Payroll errors and payment delays(9/10)
Tax filing errors and compliance issues(9/10)
Platform performance issues cause expired approvals(6/10)

Workday

Payroll errors including missed payments and 401K failures(10/10)
Regular maintenance downtime every weekend(6/10)

Usability

Deel

Interface is cluttered and unintuitive(6/10)
Mobile app notifications persistently broken(5/10)
Contract updates require support intervention(5/10)

Workday

Confusing navigation and unintuitive interface(8/10)
Job application process is universally hated(7/10)
Password and authentication frustrations(6/10)
ATS module lacks modern recruiting features(7/10)

Security

Deel

Corporate espionage lawsuit and regulatory investigations(8/10)
Deel card fraud with slow refund process(8/10)

Workday

August 2025 data breach exposed 70 million records(9/10)

Integrations

Deel

Global payroll operates in disconnected silos(7/10)

Workday

Data migration is the biggest implementation challenge(8/10)

Onboarding

Deel

No signals

Workday

Implementation takes 6-24 months with frequent delays(9/10)

Performance

Deel

No signals

Workday

Slow system response and frequent load delays(7/10)

Mobile

Deel

No signals

Workday

Mobile app crashes and freezes during basic operations(7/10)

Customization

Deel

No signals

Workday

Limited report customization frustrates data-driven teams(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

Deel

Contractor Management

$49/mo

Users: Per contractor

Storage: N/A

Limits: No EOR benefits, No local employment, Contractor classification risk remains with employer

Withdrawal fees vary by method (0-2.5%), Currency conversion fees (0.6-2% above mid-market), Volume discounts may apply

Employer of Record (EOR)

Popular

$599/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Expensive for small teams, 30-day termination process, Country availability varies, Long-term contracts often required

Country-specific pricing varies, Benefits costs extra, Visa support has additional fees, Setup fees may apply in some regions

Global Payroll

$29/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Requires existing legal entity, Setup fee per country, Best for larger headcounts, Integration complexity

$1,000 one-time setup fee per entity, Tiered pricing by headcount, Additional payroll cycles cost extra

Deel HR (HRIS)

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: N/A

Limits: Basic HR only, No payroll, No EOR, Limited reporting

Upsells to paid products, Limited features, May require paid plans for full functionality

Enterprise

Free

Users: Custom

Storage: N/A

Limits: Sales process required, Complex procurement, Large minimum commitments likely

Negotiated pricing varies widely, Volume commitments may be required, Long-term contracts expected

Workday

Small Enterprise (<500 employees)

$150000/yr

Users: Up to 500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, Standard support SLA, Some features require upgrades

Implementation fees (100-200% of annual), Partner consulting fees, Custom integrations, Training costs, Additional modules (Recruiting, Learning, Analytics)

Mid-Market (500-2,500 employees)

Popular

$400000/yr

Users: 500-2,500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 3-5 year contract commitment, Complex implementation timeline, May need dedicated admin resources

Implementation typically $400K-$800K, Ongoing consulting for optimization, Add-on modules for Planning and Analytics, Premium support upgrade

Enterprise (2,500+ employees)

$750000/yr

Users: 2,500+ employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 5-7 year contracts common, 12-24 month implementation typical, Requires significant internal resources

Implementation can exceed $1M+, Multi-year project teams, Extensive change management, Ongoing optimization consulting, Data migration specialists

Feature Comparison

Feature	Deel	Workday
Payments
Contractor Payments Core feature, $49/contractor/month
Deel Card Available, fraud concerns noted
Multiple Withdrawal Methods Bank, PayPal, Wise, crypto, etc.
Free Local Transfers Revolut and local bank
HR Management
Core HCM Employee records, org charts, positions
Employment
Employer of Record From $599/employee/month
Payroll
Payroll Global payroll included, but complex setup
Global Payroll From $29/employee + $1000 setup
Time & Attendance
Time Tracking Mobile app has reliability issues
Compliance
Tax Filing Included, but errors reported
HR
Contract Management Automated generation
Benefits Administration EOR only, varies by country
HRIS Free tier available
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/ATS Basic - lacks sourcing automation
Talent Management
Performance Management Goals, reviews, feedback
Learning
Learning Management Add-on module, additional cost
Compensation
Compensation Planning Enterprise tier feature
Coverage
150+ Country Coverage Broad global reach
Planning
Workforce Planning Adaptive Planning add-on
Finance
Financial Management Enterprise tier, separate module
Immigration
Visa Support Additional fees apply
Analytics
Analytics & Reporting Custom reports require consultants
Integrations
API Access Available on paid plans
Slack Integration Available
QuickBooks Integration Accounting sync
Security
SSO Integration SAML, OAuth supported
Usability
Offline Mode Limited offline capabilities
Platforms
Mobile App iOS and Android, notification bugs

Signals Comparison

Pricing

Deel

Hidden withdrawal fees eat into contractor earnings(8/10)
EOR pricing starts at $599/month per employee(7/10)
Cannot hold money in account - only in Deel card(5/10)

Workday

Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually(9/10)
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility(8/10)

Support

Deel

Customer support takes months to resolve issues(9/10)
Discriminatory treatment in support for some regions(7/10)

Workday

No direct support channel and slow ticket response(8/10)

Reliability

Deel

Payroll errors and payment delays(9/10)
Tax filing errors and compliance issues(9/10)
Platform performance issues cause expired approvals(6/10)

Workday

Payroll errors including missed payments and 401K failures(10/10)
Regular maintenance downtime every weekend(6/10)

Usability

Deel

Interface is cluttered and unintuitive(6/10)
Mobile app notifications persistently broken(5/10)
Contract updates require support intervention(5/10)

Workday

Confusing navigation and unintuitive interface(8/10)
Job application process is universally hated(7/10)
Password and authentication frustrations(6/10)
ATS module lacks modern recruiting features(7/10)

Security

Deel

Corporate espionage lawsuit and regulatory investigations(8/10)
Deel card fraud with slow refund process(8/10)

Workday

August 2025 data breach exposed 70 million records(9/10)

Integrations

Deel

Global payroll operates in disconnected silos(7/10)

Workday

Data migration is the biggest implementation challenge(8/10)

Onboarding

Deel

No signals

Workday

Implementation takes 6-24 months with frequent delays(9/10)

Performance

Deel

No signals

Workday

Slow system response and frequent load delays(7/10)

Mobile

Deel

No signals

Workday

Mobile app crashes and freezes during basic operations(7/10)

Customization

Deel

No signals

Workday

Limited report customization frustrates data-driven teams(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

Deel

Contractor Management

$49/mo

Users: Per contractor

Storage: N/A

Limits: No EOR benefits, No local employment, Contractor classification risk remains with employer

Withdrawal fees vary by method (0-2.5%), Currency conversion fees (0.6-2% above mid-market), Volume discounts may apply

Employer of Record (EOR)

Popular

$599/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Expensive for small teams, 30-day termination process, Country availability varies, Long-term contracts often required

Country-specific pricing varies, Benefits costs extra, Visa support has additional fees, Setup fees may apply in some regions

Global Payroll

$29/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Requires existing legal entity, Setup fee per country, Best for larger headcounts, Integration complexity

$1,000 one-time setup fee per entity, Tiered pricing by headcount, Additional payroll cycles cost extra

Deel HR (HRIS)

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: N/A

Limits: Basic HR only, No payroll, No EOR, Limited reporting

Upsells to paid products, Limited features, May require paid plans for full functionality

Enterprise

Free

Users: Custom

Storage: N/A

Limits: Sales process required, Complex procurement, Large minimum commitments likely

Negotiated pricing varies widely, Volume commitments may be required, Long-term contracts expected

Workday

Small Enterprise (<500 employees)

$150000/yr

Users: Up to 500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, Standard support SLA, Some features require upgrades

Implementation fees (100-200% of annual), Partner consulting fees, Custom integrations, Training costs, Additional modules (Recruiting, Learning, Analytics)

Mid-Market (500-2,500 employees)

Popular

$400000/yr

Users: 500-2,500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 3-5 year contract commitment, Complex implementation timeline, May need dedicated admin resources

Implementation typically $400K-$800K, Ongoing consulting for optimization, Add-on modules for Planning and Analytics, Premium support upgrade

Enterprise (2,500+ employees)

$750000/yr

Users: 2,500+ employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 5-7 year contracts common, 12-24 month implementation typical, Requires significant internal resources

Implementation can exceed $1M+, Multi-year project teams, Extensive change management, Ongoing optimization consulting, Data migration specialists

Feature Comparison

Feature	Deel	Workday
Payments
Contractor Payments Core feature, $49/contractor/month
Deel Card Available, fraud concerns noted
Multiple Withdrawal Methods Bank, PayPal, Wise, crypto, etc.
Free Local Transfers Revolut and local bank
HR Management
Core HCM Employee records, org charts, positions
Employment
Employer of Record From $599/employee/month
Payroll
Payroll Global payroll included, but complex setup
Global Payroll From $29/employee + $1000 setup
Time & Attendance
Time Tracking Mobile app has reliability issues
Compliance
Tax Filing Included, but errors reported
HR
Contract Management Automated generation
Benefits Administration EOR only, varies by country
HRIS Free tier available
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/ATS Basic - lacks sourcing automation
Talent Management
Performance Management Goals, reviews, feedback
Learning
Learning Management Add-on module, additional cost
Compensation
Compensation Planning Enterprise tier feature
Coverage
150+ Country Coverage Broad global reach
Planning
Workforce Planning Adaptive Planning add-on
Finance
Financial Management Enterprise tier, separate module
Immigration
Visa Support Additional fees apply
Analytics
Analytics & Reporting Custom reports require consultants
Integrations
API Access Available on paid plans
Slack Integration Available
QuickBooks Integration Accounting sync
Security
SSO Integration SAML, OAuth supported
Usability
Offline Mode Limited offline capabilities
Platforms
Mobile App iOS and Android, notification bugs