Deel vs SD Worx
payroll head-to-head for ERP teams: evidenced capabilities, published pricing, and which ERPs each actually integrates with.
| Starting price | From $29/user/mo (published) | Quote-based |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Company size | SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Stated ERP integrations | NetSuite, SAP, Workday, QuickBooks, Xero | SAP, Workday |
| Vendor | Deel, Inc. | SD Worx |
Our take
Where Deel leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 24 of the 26 capabilities where they differ (led by contractor payments and employer of record (eor)).
- Published pricing where the alternative quotes.
- Stated NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero integration the alternative doesn't list.
Where SD Worx leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 2 of the 26 capabilities where they differ (led by time and attendance import and in-country payroll expertise).
Where they differ
The 26 capabilities (of 36 in the payroll taxonomy) where the evidence separates them, biggest gaps first. “Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
| Capability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Contractor paymentsTime & Data Inputs | Core strength Contractor management in 150+ countries | Not evidenced |
| Employer of Record (EOR)Time & Data Inputs | Core strength Own-entity EOR in 100+ countries | Not evidenced |
| Off-cycle and correction runsGross-to-Net Processing | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Garnishment managementGross-to-Net Processing | Supported US garnishment processing | Not evidenced |
| Gross-up calculationsGross-to-Net Processing | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Multi-state / multi-jurisdiction taxTax Filing & Compliance | Supported US multi-state via Deel US Payroll (PEO optional) | Not evidenced |
| Year-end forms (W-2/1099 or local equivalents)Tax Filing & Compliance | Supported W-2/1099 and local equivalents | Not evidenced |
| New-hire reportingTax Filing & Compliance | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Direct deposit / local bank transfersPayments & Disbursement | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Multi-currency paymentsPayments & Disbursement | Core strength Pay in 120+ currencies | Partial Implied by multi-country European payroll; not separately documented |
| Worker classification / misclassification risk checksTime & Data Inputs | Supported Contractor misclassification risk assessment tooling | Not evidenced |
| Digital payslipsEmployee Experience & Benefits | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Benefits deduction handlingEmployee Experience & Benefits | Supported | Not evidenced |
| GL mapping and journal creationReporting & General Ledger | Supported Custom GL account mapping | Not evidenced |
| SSO & identity provisioningPlatform & Integrations | Supported SSO on higher-tier plans | Not evidenced |
| Retroactive pay calculationsGross-to-Net Processing | Partial Handled via adjustments; depends on country | Not evidenced |
| Pay cards / alternative payment methodsPayments & Disbursement | Partial Withdrawal options incl. crypto/Wise for contractors | Not evidenced |
| On-demand / earned wage accessPayments & Disbursement | Partial Deel Advance for contractors in select markets | Not evidenced |
| Expense & spend management integrationPayments & Disbursement | Partial Expense reimbursement via Deel; no native corporate card product | Not evidenced |
| Time and attendance importTime & Data Inputs | Supported Hourly time tracking + imports | Core strength Time recording/attendance plus Protime scheduling subsidiary |
| HRIS employee data syncTime & Data Inputs | Core strength Free built-in Deel HR; syncs with external HRIS | Supported |
| Custom report builderReporting & General Ledger | Partial Standard reports; custom via export | Not evidenced |
| Broad in-country coverageGlobal Coverage & Entities | Core strength Owned entities in 100+ countries | Supported Tens of thousands of customers across Europe |
| Single-platform global consolidationGlobal Coverage & Entities | Core strength | Supported |
| In-country payroll expertiseGlobal Coverage & Entities | Supported In-house local payroll experts | Core strength Managed payroll services with in-country specialists |
| iPaaS / prebuilt ERP connectivityPlatform & Integrations | Core strength Prebuilt connectors for NetSuite, SAP, Xero, QuickBooks, Workday | Supported Integration with SAP and Workday |
Both grade identically on the other 10 capabilities — see each product's full profile: Deel, SD Worx.
Deel vs SD Worx — FAQs
Is Deel or SD Worx better for ERP integration?
Both state integrations with SAP, Workday. Deel additionally lists NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero. Always verify the connector against your ERP version with a reference customer.
Which is cheaper, Deel or SD Worx?
Deel publishes a starting rate ($29/user/mo); SD Worx prices by quote, so a like-for-like number requires asking both.
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