Deel vs Moonworkers

Deel8.5Visit Moonworkers8.2Visit

Higher score Deel #4 in Payroll APIs 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Deel

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Moonworkers #5 in Payroll APIs 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Moonworkers

• Deel fits best

  Global HR and payroll programs

• Moonworkers fits best

  UK employers needing HMRC payroll APIs

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Side by side

Feature	Deel 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Moonworkers 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Payroll APIs	#5 in Payroll APIs
Best for	Global HR and payroll programs	UK employers needing HMRC payroll APIs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Deel 0/4 · Moonworkers 0/4
Payroll data access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payroll processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Pay calculation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Worker onboarding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Connection method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines payroll, contracts, compliance, onboarding, time, benefits, and HR tools Supports web, iOS, Android, and API access for distributed workforces Connects with Workday, BambooHR, Slack, finance, ERP, and calendar systems	CIS verification, deductions, CIS300 returns and statements PAYE, RTI, pensions and statutory document generation REST API plus integrations with major accounting platforms
Cons	Core omits performance, learning, and engagement features Advanced does not include compensation management or headcount planning Payroll-only buyers may find its wider HR scope more than they need	No free plan is available Monthly employer pricing is calculated by payroll volume Payroll payout coverage is limited to the UK
Our verdict	Deel is a cloud-based HR and workforce platform for organizations managing employees, contractors, and EOR workers across countries. Its HRIS brings together worker profiles, digital employee files, organizational charts, job architecture,… Read the review →	Moonworkers is UK payroll software and an API for organisations paying CIS subcontractors, PAYE employees, directors and IR35 workers. It is aimed at sole traders, small and mid-sized businesses, accountants, construction firms and larger… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Deel — where it wins

  • Combines payroll, contracts, compliance, onboarding, time, benefits, and HR tools
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, and API access for distributed workforces
  • Connects with Workday, BambooHR, Slack, finance, ERP, and calendar systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Core omits performance, learning, and engagement features
  • Advanced does not include compensation management or headcount planning
  • Payroll-only buyers may find its wider HR scope more than they need

• Moonworkers — where it wins

  • CIS verification, deductions, CIS300 returns and statements
  • PAYE, RTI, pensions and statutory document generation
  • REST API plus integrations with major accounting platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Monthly employer pricing is calculated by payroll volume
  • Payroll payout coverage is limited to the UK

• Deel8.5/10 · Paid

  A broad HR and payroll platform for organizations managing workers across countries.

  Visit DeelFull verdict →
• Moonworkers8.2/10 · Paid

  UK-focused payroll API with deep CIS, PAYE, RTI and accounting support.

  Visit MoonworkersFull verdict →