Justworks vs Deel
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026) and The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 7, 2026.
The short answer
Deel ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #4) for Small business owners choosing HR software (Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Zenefits) / HR teams automating new hire onboarding, paperwork, and 30-60-90 day plans. Automates compliant onboarding, contracts, and payroll for global teams in 150+ countries.
At a glance
| Justworks | Deel | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Best PEO for benefits | Global employee and contractor onboarding |
| Pricing | $$$ ($59 to $99 PEPM) | $$$ ($29 to $599/user/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
Justworks
A modern, easy-to-use PEO that provides access to excellent large-group benefits.
www.justworks.comSee full entry in The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026)
Deel
Automates compliant onboarding, contracts, and payroll for global teams in 150+ countries.
www.deel.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools (2026)
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