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Deel vs Pilot

Deel logo

Deel

Recruitment

Global payroll and compliance made easy

From
$14/month per worker
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pilot logo

Pilot

Recruitment

Bookkeeping, CFO, and tax for startups

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deel contractor management starts at $49 per contractor per month, so cost scales linearly with every person engaged; Pilot the Essentials bookkeeping plan at $99 per month covers up to $100,000 in monthly expenses, and is cash-basis only using bank and credit card data
  • They diverge on capability: Deel covers Global Payroll, Pilot covers Bookkeeping.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deel and Pilot actually diverge.

Attributes where Deel and Pilot differ
AttributeDeelPilot
Starting price$14/month per workerOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20192017

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deel

  • Global Payroll
  • EOR Services
  • Contractor Management
  • Compliance
  • Benefits Administration
  • Immigration Support
  • BambooHR
  • Greenhouse

Only in Pilot

  • Bookkeeping
  • CFO services
  • Tax preparation
  • R&D tax credits
  • Financial reporting
  • Stripe
  • Brex
  • Gusto

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deel

  • Hiring and paying contractors across multiple countriesnot Pilot
  • Employing staff abroad without opening a local entitynot Pilot

Pilot

  • Small business bookkeeping and accountingnot Deel
  • Tax preparation and filingnot Deel
  • CFO consulting for startupsnot Deel
  • Payroll and HR administrationnot Deel

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deel

  • Contractor management starts at $49 per contractor per month, so cost scales linearly with every person engaged
  • Employer of Record starts at $599 per employee per month
  • Contractor of Record is $325 per contractor per month, far above plain contractor management
  • US PEO starts at $125 per employee per month
  • Payroll and HR support are not sold standalone and are bundled inside the EOR and PEO per person prices

Pilot

  • The Essentials bookkeeping plan at $99 per month covers up to $100,000 in monthly expenses, and is cash-basis only using bank and credit card data
  • A dedicated US-based bookkeeper, accrual-basis books and phone support require the Core plan, which is contact sales and billed annually
  • Core caps bill management at 10 vendor bills per month
  • Keeping an existing QuickBooks account with historical data requires the Custom plan
  • Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll administration and CFO advisory are Custom plan only
  • Monthly reports arrive on the 10th business day on Core and the 6th business day only on Custom
  • Tax filing is sold separately, starting at $1,000 per year for single member LLCs and $2,000 per year for partnerships and S-Corps, billed annually
  • The tax service must be purchased together with Pilot Bookkeeping
  • Partnership and S-Corp tax filing includes up to 25 1099-NEC filings

Pricing, plan by plan

Deel

$14/month per worker
  • Find Talent (ATS & Talent)$14/month per worker
    • Job posting
    • AI-powered screening
    • Interview scheduling
  • Hire Contractors (Standard)$49/month per contractor
    • Centralized contractor management
    • Multi-currency payments
    • Automated invoicing
  • Hire Contractors (Contractor of Record)$325/month per contractor
    • All Standard contractor features
    • Enhanced compliance and liability coverage
    • Contractor of Record benefits
  • Hire Full-Time Employees (US PEO)$125/month per employee
    • US payroll processing
    • Tax filings
    • Benefits (healthcare, dental, vision, mental health, fertility, 401k)

Pilot

On request
  • Bookkeeping Essentials$99/month
    • Up to $100,000 in monthly expenses
    • AI-powered transaction categorization
    • Monthly closing
  • Bookkeeping CoreFree
    • Dedicated US-based bookkeeper
    • Cash or accrual-basis bookkeeping
    • Bill management for up to 10 vendor bills monthly
  • Tax Single Member LLC$1000/year
    • Federal and state income tax filing
    • Schedule C reporting
  • Tax Partnerships & S-Corps$2000/year
    • Federal and state filings
    • Up to 25 1099-NEC filings

Which should you pick?

Choose Deel if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.
Deel review

Choose Pilot if

  • You need bookkeeping.
  • You also want cfo services.
Pilot review

Questions people ask

Is Deel or Pilot better?
Neither clearly leads. Deel starts at $14/month per worker and Pilot at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deel or Pilot?
Deel starts at $14/month per worker and Pilot at On request.
Does Deel or Pilot run on more platforms?
Deel runs on Web, Ios, Android. Pilot runs on Web.
What is Deel best used for?
Deel is most often used for hiring and paying contractors across multiple countries, employing staff abroad without opening a local entity. Of those, hiring and paying contractors across multiple countries and employing staff abroad without opening a local entity are not what Pilot is typically brought in for.
What can Deel do that Pilot cannot?
Deel covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. Pilot covers Bookkeeping, CFO services, Tax preparation, R&D tax credits. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deel: What is the lowest Deel pricing tier?

Deel Find Talent (ATS & Talent) starts at $14 per worker per month and includes job posting, AI-powered screening, interview scheduling, candidate management, and integrations.

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Pilot: What is the starting price for Pilot bookkeeping?

Bookkeeping Essentials starts at $99/month and includes up to $100,000 in monthly expenses with AI-powered categorization. Bookkeeping Core pricing starts at $0/month (billed annually) with a dedicated US-based bookkeeper.

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Deel: How much does Deel charge for contractors?

Deel Hire Contractors costs $49 per contractor per month for standard management or $325 per contractor per month for Contractor of Record services. Both plans include multi-currency payments, automated invoicing, and compliance guidance. No long-term commitments are required.

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Pilot: What tax services does Pilot offer?

Pilot offers tax filing starting at $1,000/year for Single Member LLCs, $2,000/year for Partnerships & S-Corps, and $2,450/year for C-Corps, each including federal and state filings.

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Deel: What is the difference between Deel US PEO and Global EOR pricing?

Deel US PEO costs $125 per employee per month for US-based hiring, while Global EOR costs $599 per employee per month for hiring in 100+ countries. Global EOR includes comprehensive benefits, local tax filings, and HR/legal support across different jurisdictions.

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Pilot: How much do Pilot CFO services cost?

CFO Basic starts at $1,750/month (billed annually) with monthly consultation; CFO Essentials at $3,150/month (billed annually) with bi-weekly calls; CFO Custom at $5,250/month (billed annually) with weekly calls and strategic planning.

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Deel: Are there discounts for long-term Deel contracts?

Deel offers month-to-month billing with no long-term commitments required and the ability to scale teams up or down as needed. A current promotional offer provides 3 months complimentary platform fees for qualifying 2+ year PEO contracts signed July-December 2026.

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