Sigma vs Deel: Cut Costs. Pay Faster. Switch from Deel.
No per-contractor markups. No forced conversion. Just fast, predictable global payroll.
Side-by-Side on What Really Matters
Compare real costs, speed, and experience between Deel and Sigma.
No per-payment pricing. $29-$49/month per contractor + platform fees
$18/month per active contractor - reduced rates for teams of 20+
FX costs are passed to the contractor; if currency conversion is needed, the markup varies 1-3%.
0% FX with USD wallets; ~1% FX only if converting to local currency
SWIFT/local payouts may incur correspondent fees of $20-$50 charged by intermediary banks.
$0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
3-5 business days typical; longer for high-risk countries or compliance checks
1-2 business days, optimized infrastructure
No USD wallet. Forced conversion to local currency. Limited crypto/payment options.
USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
<15 min mobile onboarding
Support delays and slow issue resolution
Real human support - no ticket blackholes
Pain Points with Deel
What frustrates fast-moving teams and global contractors when using Deel:
High per-contractor pricing: $29-49/month base plus FX and platform fees - costs that scale with headcount.
Higher payroll & EOR costs: Global payroll starts at $29 per employee/month, and EOR services begin at $599 per employee/month
Unclear multi-tier pricing: Different business needs require navigating multiple plans-Contractor, Global Payroll, EOR, PEO-making cost estimates complex
Limited crypto access: Coinbase withdrawals only available to US-based contractors, reducing payout flexibility in global teams.
Slow compliance reviews: Payment delays during KYC/AML checks can disrupt payroll schedules.
Not optimized for emerging markets: Reported payout delays, banking restrictions, and forced conversions in countries like Argentina, Venezuela, and Nigeria.
Why Sigma Wins
Key advantages that make Sigma the smarter choice for global payroll.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor - reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send - no forced conversion.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1-2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid - fast.
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