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Deel alternatives for Vietnam.
When Deel is the right EOR for your Vietnam team, when it is not, and what the alternatives charge.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Written and checked by Nhân Kiệt's payroll and employment-law team (labour leasing licence 029/LĐTBXH-GP, employing people in Vietnam since 2009) · About 5 min read · General information, not legal or tax advice
Short answer
What is the best Deel alternative for Vietnam?
It depends on why you are looking. If you hire in many countries and want one platform, Remote is the closest like-for-like alternative to Deel, with a published employer of record fee from US$599 per employee a month, the same starting price as Deel. If cost is the reason, Multiplier publishes from US$459 a month on annual terms, Playroll from US$399, and Skuad and RemoFirst from US$199. If your team is only in Vietnam, a local employer of record such as Nhân Kiệt charges US$99–199 per employee a month plus VAT and is the legal employer itself, under labour-leasing licence 029/LĐTBXH-GP, rather than a platform working through a Vietnamese partner. Fees here are as published on each provider’s pricing page on 22 October 2026, before salary and statutory contributions. This guide is written by Nhân Kiệt, one of the alternatives compared.
Key takeaways
- Deel suits multi-country teams that want contractors, EOR and HR tools in one account.
- Remote is the closest like-for-like alternative; both publish EOR fees from US$599 a month.
- Lower published starting prices: Multiplier from US$459, Playroll from US$399, Skuad and RemoFirst from US$199.
- For a Vietnam-only team, a local EOR costs US$99–199 a month and is the legal employer itself.
- Compare the fee on your real salaries, deposits, exit terms and who signs the labour contract — not just the starting price.
Why companies look
Why companies look for a Deel alternative in Vietnam.
Deel is one of the most widely used EOR platforms and ranks first in our own ranking of EOR providers in Vietnam. Companies still look elsewhere for three common reasons.
- The fee is large next to a Vietnamese salary. On a monthly salary of ₫30,000,000, a fee of US$599 can be about half of the salary itself.
- They only hire in Vietnam. A multi-country platform’s breadth adds little when every employee is in one country.
- They want to know the employer. Global platforms often employ through a local partner company; a local EOR employs your staff itself, so you deal directly with the company that signs the contract and pays insurance.
Side by side
Deel and the alternatives compared.
| Provider | Type | Published fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deel | International platform | From US$599 | Multi-country teams |
| Remote | International platform | From US$599 | Distributed teams |
| Oyster | International platform | US$699 | HR-led teams |
| Multiplier | International platform | From US$459 (annual) · US$499 (monthly) | Asia-Pacific teams |
| Playroll | International platform | From US$399 | Simple global terms |
| Skuad | International platform | From US$199 | Budget multi-country hiring |
| RemoFirst | International platform | From US$199 | First international hires |
| Nhân Kiệt (us) | Vietnamese employer | US$99–199, + VAT | Teams in Vietnam |
Fees as published on each provider’s pricing page on 22 October 2026; prices for Vietnam may differ from “from” prices. G-P does not publish a fee. Company names are trademarks of their owners. Full details: EOR cost in Vietnam.
Deel or Remote
Deel vs Remote for Vietnam.
For a Vietnam hire, Deel and Remote are close: both publish EOR fees from US$599 per employee a month, both cover Vietnam alongside most other hiring countries, and both offer contractor payments and HR tools in the same account. The choice usually comes down to which interface your HR and finance teams prefer, the price each quotes for Vietnam specifically, and the terms for deposits and ending an employment. Ask both for a written Vietnam quote on the same salary and compare the total for twelve months.
Local or global
When a local EOR is the better alternative.
A local employer of record is a Vietnamese company that employs your staff directly. It makes most sense when your team is in Vietnam only, when salaries are at Vietnamese market levels, and when you want an account team in Vietnam that answers employees in Vietnamese and you in English. It makes less sense if you will soon hire in several other countries and want one platform for all of them. See local EOR in Vietnam.
Worked example
Five employees in Vietnam for a year.
Fees only, before salary and contributions. At a published fee of US$599, five employees cost US$2,995 a month, or US$35,940 a year. At US$199, they cost US$995 a month, or US$11,940 a year. With Nhân Kiệt at US$99–199, they cost US$495–995 a month, or US$5,940–11,940 a year, plus VAT. Salary and statutory contributions are the same whichever provider you choose.
Check the quoted fee for your actual salaries: some providers price Vietnam above their “from” price, and Nhân Kiệt’s fee within the range depends on the employee’s salary.
Common mistakes
Mistakes when switching away from Deel.
- Comparing starting prices only, instead of the twelve-month total on your real salaries.
- Missing the notice period in your current EOR agreement before you plan the move.
- Not asking who the legal employer in Vietnam is and whether it holds a labour-leasing licence.
- Overlooking deposits that are refunded only after the last payroll with the old provider.
- Ending contracts without a plan for leave balances and the social-insurance transfer to the new employer.
For the steps, see switching EOR provider in Vietnam.
Questions
Deel alternatives in Vietnam: FAQ
How much does Deel charge for an employee in Vietnam?
Deel publishes its employer of record fee from US$599 per employee a month, as of 22 October 2026. The price quoted for Vietnam may differ.
Is Remote cheaper than Deel in Vietnam?
Their published starting prices are the same, from US$599 per employee a month. Ask both for a written Vietnam quote on the same salary.
What is the cheapest alternative to Deel in Vietnam?
Among international platforms, Skuad and RemoFirst publish from US$199. A local employer such as Nhân Kiệt charges US$99–199 per employee a month plus VAT.
Who is the legal employer when I use Deel in Vietnam?
Ask Deel for the name of the Vietnamese company that will sign the labour contract. Global platforms often employ through a local partner; a local EOR employs your staff itself.
Can I move my employees from Deel to another EOR?
Yes. Each employee signs a new labour contract with the new employer; plan around your notice period, the payroll cut-off and the social-insurance transfer.
Is a local EOR right if I hire in other countries too?
Usually not on its own. A local EOR covers Vietnam only, so companies hiring in many countries often keep a global platform and use a local EOR where it is cheaper.
Who wrote this comparison?
Nhân Kiệt, which is one of the alternatives compared. Fees are taken from each provider’s published pricing page on 22 October 2026.
Hiring in Vietnam? We handle all of this as your employer.
Nhân Kiệt employs your team, runs payroll, insurance, tax and work permits. Fee: US$99–199 per employee a month, plus VAT.
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