Deel and LisBom solve different problems, and the honest answer is that the right one depends on what you actually need. Here's a fact-checked, no-spin comparison to help you decide.
Deel is a global HR, payroll and Employer of Record (EOR) platform. It helps companies that already know who they want to hire legally employ and pay that person in over 150 countries, handling contracts, statutory compliance and payroll. It's software plus compliance infrastructure - it does not find, vet or shortlist candidates for you.
LisBom is a staffing agency that specializes in one country: the Philippines. We find, vet and place a dedicated Filipino professional in roles like virtual assistant, customer support, bookkeeping, social media management and SEO, then manage onboarding and ongoing support. There's no software for you to run and no per-country compliance fee, because we only operate in one market and know it well.
If you need a person sourced, vetted and placed, LisBom is built for that. If you already have specific hires across many countries and need employment infrastructure to legally pay them, Deel is built for that. Below is a side-by-side so you can judge fit rather than take our word for it.
Figures based on Deel's publicly published pricing as of mid-2026. Deel's pricing changes over time - always confirm current rates directly with Deel.
| LisBom | Deel | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Staffing agency specializing in Filipino talent placement | Global HR, payroll & Employer of Record (EOR) software platform |
| Candidate sourcing & vetting | Included - we find and vet the person for you | Not included - you bring your own candidate |
| Country coverage | Philippines only (our specialization) | 150+ countries |
| Starting price | From £800/month, fully managed, flat rate | From $599/month EOR platform fee, plus salary and statutory employer costs on top |
| Contract terms | No long-term lock-in | Varies by plan; EOR arrangements typically require advance notice to terminate |
| Onboarding support | Hands-on, managed by LisBom throughout | Self-serve via platform, with Deel as legal employer of record |
| Replacement if it's not a fit | Replacement guarantee included | Not applicable - Deel does not source candidates |
No. Deel is a global HR, payroll and Employer of Record (EOR) software platform that helps companies legally employ and pay staff in 150+ countries. It does not source, vet, or shortlist candidates for you. LisBom is a staffing agency that finds, vets, and places a dedicated Filipino professional for your business, with onboarding and ongoing support included.
Deel's published Employer of Record pricing starts at $599 per employee per month as a platform fee, on top of salary and statutory employer costs. LisBom's placements start from £800/month, fully managed, with no separate platform or per-country compliance fee, since we specialize only in Philippines-based hiring.
Deel is a strong fit if you already have a specific hire in mind and need multi-country legal employment infrastructure, or if you're hiring across many different countries at once. LisBom is built specifically for businesses that want help finding and managing dedicated Filipino talent, without running a software platform themselves.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call. We'll tell you honestly whether a dedicated Filipino hire fits what you need - no commitment required.
Deel is a trademark of its respective owner. LisBom is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Deel. Pricing and feature information about Deel is drawn from Deel's publicly published pricing and third-party analysis as of mid-2026, is provided for comparison purposes only, and may have changed - please confirm current details directly on Deel's website.