Petl Pay vs Deel vs Remote, in plain terms.
Deel and Remote are built for hiring and paying employees abroad. Petl Pay is built for paying contractors, freelancers and vendors fast. Many teams use both.
Choose Deel or Remote when you need an employer of record or global payroll for employees. Choose Petl Pay when you need to pay contractors, freelancers and partner studios across borders, get paid by US clients like a local, or run UK construction subbie pay runs with CIS.
Features and pricing change often. Check each provider's own site before deciding.
At a glance
| Deel | Remote | Petl Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Global hiring and payroll | Global hiring and payroll | Paying contractors and vendors, and UK construction pay runs |
| Employer of record | Yes | Yes | No |
| Contractor payments | Yes | Yes | Yes, by bank or USDC |
| Get paid by US clients locally | Not the focus | Not the focus | Yes, local USD details |
| UK CIS for subbies | Not the focus | Not the focus | Yes, worked out on every payment |
When to use which
- Hiring an employee in another country? Use an employer of record like Deel or Remote.
- Paying freelancers and partner studios? Petl Pay is usually quicker and cheaper, free wallet to wallet.
- Getting paid by US clients? Petl Pay gives you local USD account details.
- Paying UK construction subbies? Petl Pay works out CIS on every payment.
Using them together
Plenty of teams keep employees on Deel or Remote and pay their contractor network through Petl Pay, so each tool does the job it's best at.
Frequently asked
Is Petl Pay an employer of record?
No. Petl Pay is for paying contractors, freelancers and vendors.
Can I pay contractors in South Africa with Petl Pay?
Yes. Pay them in USDC and they withdraw to rand in about 45 seconds.
Tell us where your money needs to move.
Share where your clients pay from and where your team gets paid. We'll set you up with the right accounts and corridors.
Petl Pay never holds your funds. Payments are carried out by licensed, regulated payment partners. Petl Pay calculates and tracks CIS deductions and doesn't file returns itself; have them filed with an accountant. Tax rules change, so check the latest guidance at gov.uk.