Software · head to head
SAP SuccessFactors vs Deel
The short version
- Only Deel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required; Deel contractor management starts at $49 per contractor per month, so cost scales linearly with every person engaged
- They diverge on capability: SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Deel covers Global Payroll.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SAP SuccessFactors and Deel actually diverge.
| Attribute | SAP SuccessFactors | Deel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2001 | 2019 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 SAP SuccessFactors
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
- Learning
- Recruiting
- Performance
- Succession Planning
- Analytics
Only in Deel
- Global Payroll
- EOR Services
- Contractor Management
- Compliance
- Benefits Administration
- Immigration Support
- BambooHR
- Greenhouse
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SAP SuccessFactors
No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP SuccessFactors review.
Deel
- Hiring and paying contractors across multiple countriesnot SAP SuccessFactors
- Employing staff abroad without opening a local entitynot SAP SuccessFactors
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SAP SuccessFactors
- Complex configuration and customization required
- Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
- Implementation requires extensive project timelines
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 $125 per employee per month
- Payroll and HR support are not sold standalone and are bundled inside the EOR and PEO per person prices
Pricing, plan by plan
SAP SuccessFactors
On request- SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
Deel
Free- Contractors$49/month
- Contractor Management
- Payments
- Compliance
- EOR$599/month
- Employee Hiring
- Global Payroll
- Benefits
Which should you pick?
Choose SAP SuccessFactors if
- You need core hr.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want payroll.
Choose Deel if
- You need global payroll.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want eor services.
Questions people ask
- Is SAP SuccessFactors or Deel better?
- Neither clearly leads. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request and Deel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SAP SuccessFactors or Deel?
- Deel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for SAP SuccessFactors and Free for Deel.
- Does SAP SuccessFactors or Deel run on more platforms?
- SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud. Deel runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Deel for free?
- Yes. Deel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request.
- What can SAP SuccessFactors do that Deel cannot?
- SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Deel covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?
SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.
SourceSAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?
Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.
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