Top reasons why orgs choose Basil

Transactional vs. Fixed Monthly Pricing

Basil uses a transactional model with a 5-12% fee on actual invoice payments, ensuring cost efficiency scales with actual spend. Deel charges a fixed monthly fee ($49+ PEPM) regardless of project scope, making it inefficient overhead for sporadic or short-term project work.

Agility for Freelancers vs. Infrastructure for Employees

Basil is built for compliant, project-based freelance work at scale, enabling companies to leverage their own talent networks. Deel is built for high-cost, high-touch global employment (Employer of Record), transferring full legal liability for permanent employees.

Cost Simplicity vs. Hidden Fees

Basil’s transactional fee is simple and covers compliance and payment processing. Deel’s pricing includes additional complexities like client funding fees, currency conversion fees, and contractor withdrawal fees, which add up for frequent small transactions.

The Breakdown

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How we compare depends on how your org operates:

Basil vs Deel

	Basil	Deel
Annual Cost (10 contractors @ $2,500/month)	$27,750	$39,000
Your Savings with Basil	$11,250/year (29% less)	—
Pricing Model	9.25% transaction fee (pay only what you use)	$325/month per contractor (fixed cost)
Vetted Talent Discovery	✓	✗

Cost for Variable/Intermittent Work	Pay only for active months	$325/month even during inactive periods
Monthly Minimum Commitment	$0 - Only pay when you invoice	$325/month per contractor
Monthly Minimum Commitment	$0 - Only pay when you invoice	$325/month per contractor
Cost for Intermittent/Part-Time Work	Scales proportionally with hours worked	Full $325/month even for 5 hours of work
Setup Fees	$0	$0
Additional Fees to Contractors	$0 withdrawal fees	Withdrawal fees vary by method
Currency Conversion	Transparent FX rates	FX markup added to transactions
Total Cost Transparency	One simple fee - 9.25%	$325 base + FX markup + withdrawal fees
Vetted Talent Discovery Database	✓	✗
Implementation Time	2-5 days	1-2 weeks
Workforce Management Tools	✓	✓
Vendor of Record (VOR)	✓	✓ (Contractor of Record)
Global Compliance	✓	✓
Payment Processing Speed	1-3 days	Varies by method
Contract Flexibility	Project-based, milestone-based	Ongoing contractor agreements
Dedicated Support	White-glove	24/7 support (response times vary)

Hiring Scenarios

50 Contractors
Variable Work

Average $1,500/month each with 3-month gaps between projects

Basil: $49,950/year

Deel: $146,250/year

Save $96,300 (66%)

30 Contractors
Ramp Up/Down

$3K for 4 months, $1.5K for 5 months, off 3 months

Basil: $27,713/year

Deel: $87,750/year

Save $60,037 (68%)

75 Contractors
Seasonal Work

$2K/month for 6 months (peak season only)

Basil: $83,250/year

Deel: $146,250/year

Save $63,000 (43%)

20 Senior Contractors
Project-Based

$5K/month but only active 4 months/year per project

Basil: $37,000/year

Deel: $78,000/year

Save $41,000 (53%)

15 Contractors
Mixed Seniority

5 senior @ $6K/month, 10 junior @ $2K/month

Basil: $55,500/year

Deel: $58,500/year

Save $3,000 (5%)

10 Contractors
Variable High-Value

Some months $6K, some $2K, average $3K/month

Basil: $33,300/year

Deel: $39,000/year

Save $5,700 (15%)

Summary

Basil vs Deel: Which option is best for your org?

Deel is the right choice for companies with full-time contractors on permanent retainer working consistent hours every month, or those needing multi-country EOR services for traditional employees where fixed monthly costs are predictable and justified.

Basil is the right choice for mid-market to large enterprises running project-based freelance operations who need:

Economical pricing that scales with actual work, not headcount
White-glove service with dedicated support for your freelance program
Purpose-built tools for roster management, talent CRM, and rebooking workflows
Talent discovery to source and vet freelancers without additional platforms
Enterprise-grade compliance (Vendor of Record) without the enterprise-grade price tag

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Basil vs Deel

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Hiring Scenarios

50 ContractorsVariable Work

30 ContractorsRamp Up/Down

75 ContractorsSeasonal Work

20 Senior ContractorsProject-Based

15 ContractorsMixed Seniority

10 ContractorsVariable High-Value