Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Deel vs Loom
Global Contractor & Payroll Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Deel | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $49/mo | $12.5/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 150 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | Video & Async Comms |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, POPIA | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, US-West, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 8 listedBetter |
Deel — Key Specs
- ✓Hire and pay contractors/employees in 150+ countries legally
- ✓South Africa EOR (Employer of Record) service available
- ✓Built-in contract templates per jurisdiction
- ✓Automated tax withholding and year-end compliance
Loom — Key Specs
- ✓Record screen, camera, and microphone simultaneously with one click
- ✓AI-powered auto-titles, summaries, and chapters generated for every video
- ✓Viewer engagement data shows who watched, where they rewound, and time spent
- ✓Acquired by Atlassian — deeply integrated with Jira and Confluence
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Deel or Loom?+
Loom starts at $12.5/mo, which is lower than Deel at $49/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Deel or Loom?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2, CCPA. Deel additionally supports POPIA.
Is Deel or Loom compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Deel supports POPIA compliance. Loom does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Deel or Loom?+
Deel has a higher API rate limit at 150 requests per minute. Deel: 150 req/min. Loom: 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Deel is evaluated for Global Contractor & Payroll Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Loom has hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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