Philippines EOR Compared (2026)
By Andy Schachtel, CEO of Sourcefit | Global Talent and Elevated Outsourcing
Key Takeaways
- Sourcefit charges $199/month per employee for EOR in the Philippines. Deel charges $599/month, dropping to $400-500 at 20+ headcount with negotiation.
- Sourcefit provides on-ground HR staff in every country it operates. Deel operates primarily through a software platform with remote support across 150+ countries.
- Sourcefit includes Knit, a proprietary HRIS platform, at no extra cost. Deel’s platform is comprehensive but designed for scale across dozens of countries, not depth in any single market.
- Sourcefit has operated in the Philippines for 17 years. Deel was founded in 2019 and grew rapidly through venture capital funding, reaching a $12B valuation.
Why This Comparison Matters
If you are hiring in the Philippines through an Employer of Record, Deel is likely the first name you will encounter. They are the largest EOR provider globally, backed by over $700 million in venture capital, and their marketing budget dwarfs most competitors combined. But scale and visibility are not the same as value, especially for companies hiring in a single market like the Philippines.
Sourcefit is a different kind of provider. We are a global outsourcing company with physical offices in the Philippines, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, Armenia, and the United Kingdom. We have been building and managing teams in the Philippines since 2009. Our EOR service, EORganic, grew out of that operational depth, not out of a software platform looking to add more countries to a coverage map.
This comparison lays out the facts on pricing, features, and service models so you can decide which approach fits your situation.
Pricing Comparison
| Sourcefit (EORganic) | Deel | |
|---|---|---|
| EOR Fee (per employee/month) | $199 | $599 ($400-500 negotiated at 20+ HC) |
| Volume Discounts | Available | Not published |
| Contractor Management | $39/month | $49/month |
| Startup Fees | None | None |
| Long-Term Contract Required | No | No (but annual commitments reduce price) |
| Deposit Required | No | Yes (typically 1 month payroll) |
| FX Markup | Transparent, minimal | Reported 2-4% spread on conversions |
| Employer Liability Fee | None | 0.60% of payroll (disclosed on Philippines page) |
| Annual Cost (1 employee) | $2,388 | $7,188 (list) / ~$5,400 (negotiated) |
| Annual Cost (10 employees) | $23,880 | $71,880 (list) / ~$54,000 (negotiated) |
At list pricing, Deel costs 3x more than Sourcefit for the same service. Even with volume discounts negotiated at 20+ headcount, Deel remains roughly 2x the cost. For a company hiring 10 people in the Philippines, that difference is $30,000-48,000 per year in platform fees alone, before salary, taxes, and benefits.
Features and Services
| Feature | Sourcefit (EORganic) | Deel |
|---|---|---|
| HRIS Platform | Knit (proprietary, included) | Deel Platform (included) |
| On-Ground HR Staff | Yes, in every operating country | No (remote support teams) |
| Countries Covered | 6 (Philippines, SA, DR, Madagascar, Armenia, UK) | 150+ |
| Philippines Office Locations | 4 offices (Metro Manila, Pampanga, Cebu) | No physical offices |
| Recruiting Services | Yes (add-on) | Yes (Deel Talent Marketplace) |
| Office Space / Coworking | Yes (add-on) | No |
| IT Support & Equipment | Yes (add-on) | Limited (Deel IT) |
| Training & Quality Mgmt | Yes (add-on) | No |
| Immigration Support | Yes (add-on) | Yes |
| Certifications & Assurance Reports | ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2, PCI DSS | ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 |
| Regulatory/Privacy Compliance | HIPAA compliant, GDPR compliant | HIPAA compliant, GDPR compliant |
| 24/7 Support | Yes, from staff who know employees by name | Yes, ticket-based (ask about SLA commitments and escalation paths) |
| Onboarding Time | Fully assisted, typically 3-5 days | ~2 days (self-service) |
The Philippines Question
Deel covers 150+ countries. Sourcefit covers 6. On paper, that looks like a clear win for Deel. But coverage breadth and operational depth are not the same thing.
Deel operates in the Philippines through a legal entity and a software platform. They handle payroll, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR withholding, and 13th-month pay. That compliance layer works. But if an employee has a problem with their health insurance, needs help navigating a government office, or has a workplace issue that requires a human conversation, Deel’s model is a support ticket.
Sourcefit has four offices in the Philippines. Our HR team works in the same time zone and often in the same city as the employees we support. We handle the same compliance requirements, but we also provide the day-to-day human support that a platform cannot replicate. When clients tell us their EOR employees feel like part of a real company rather than a line item in a system, that is the difference showing up.
If you are hiring across 30 countries and need a single vendor for all of them, Deel’s breadth makes sense. If you are hiring specifically in the Philippines (or South Africa, or the Dominican Republic), Sourcefit delivers more service at a lower cost.
What the Reviews Say
Deel has strong aggregate ratings, with a 4.9/5 on Capterra across 4,200+ reviews. However, recurring complaints in 2026 reviews include payroll errors at scale, slow support response times during peak periods (some users report 3 days to a month for ticket resolution), and opaque invoicing. At volume, the self-service model that makes Deel fast to set up can become a friction point when things go wrong.
Sourcefit has a 4.8/5 aggregate rating across 5,200+ reviews on NEO’s directory, with consistently positive feedback on the quality of on-ground support and the personal nature of the service. Our model is designed for companies that value having a real HR partner over having a dashboard.
FAQ
Is Deel better than Sourcefit for hiring in the Philippines?
It depends on your priorities. Deel offers broader country coverage and a faster self-service onboarding process. Sourcefit offers significantly lower pricing ($199 vs. $599/month), on-ground HR staff in the Philippines, and a deeper operational presence built over 17 years. If your primary market is the Philippines, Sourcefit provides more value.
Why is Sourcefit so much cheaper than Deel?
Sourcefit’s operations are based in the countries where we provide services, not in San Francisco or New York. Our cost structure reflects the local economy, and we pass that efficiency on to clients. Deel’s pricing reflects the economics of a VC-backed global platform that needs to service 150+ countries and fund broad country coverage.
Can Sourcefit handle compliance as well as Deel?
Yes. Sourcefit holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 42001 certifications, maintains SOC 2 and PCI DSS assurance reports, and is HIPAA and GDPR compliant. Deel holds ISO 27001 certification and SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, and maintains HIPAA and GDPR compliance. Where Sourcefit stands apart is PCI DSS validation (payment card security), ISO 27701 (privacy management), and ISO 42001 (AI management systems), none of which Deel currently holds.
Does Sourcefit offer a self-service platform like Deel?
Yes. Sourcefit’s Knit platform provides self-service HRIS capabilities including payroll dashboards, analytics, employee management, and AI-powered support. The key difference is that Knit is backed by real HR professionals, so you always have the option of human support when you need it.
What if I need EOR in countries Sourcefit does not cover?
Sourcefit operates in the Philippines, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, Armenia, and the United Kingdom. If you need coverage in additional countries, a multi-provider approach may make sense, using Sourcefit where we have deep operational presence and another provider for markets we do not serve.
To learn more about how Sourcefit’s EORganic service can support your Philippines hiring needs at a fraction of the cost of global platforms, visit sourcefit.com/eor-services or contact our team for a consultation.
