Alternatives
Best Deputy alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Deputy alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/deputy
3 direct alternatives to Deputy and 5 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Deel is the top alternative to Deputy on our list, followed by Lattice and Replicon.
- 1 of the 8 alternatives has a free plan, starting with Bonusly.
- Highest rated: Awardco, 4.9 out of 5 from 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 3 direct
- 1 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Deputy
Deel
#1 Top pickHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
Starting price
From $19 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Lattice
#2Performance management and employee engagement
Starting price
From $10 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.4 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 4,124 ratings, Aug 2026
Replicon
#3AI-powered time tracking for global, project-based businesses, ensuring compliance and optimizing profitability.
Pricing
Not published
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,331 ratings, Sep 2026
Deputy vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $5/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,506 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (1,506) | |
| Price: $19/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 20,580 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (20,580) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $10/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 4,124 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (4,124) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,331 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,331) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 18,284 ratings across G2 and Capterra (18,284) | Same category as Deputy |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 11,265 ratings across G2 and Capterra (11,265) | Same category as Deputy |
 | Price: $10/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 10,281 ratings across G2 and Capterra (10,281) | Same category as Deputy |
 | Price: $3/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 8,994 ratings across G2 and Capterra (8,994) | Same category as Deputy |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 7,293 ratings on G2 (7,293) | Same category as Deputy |
Why people consider alternatives to Deputy
Deputy is an end-to-end workforce management platform designed specifically for businesses with hourly employees. It helps organizations hire faster, schedule smarter, and manage their workforce efficiently and compliantly.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in hr & recruiting.
The 3 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (HR & recruiting) with different trade-offs. The 5 tools marked "Same category as Deputy" fit the category but replace Deputy less directly.
Deputy by the numbers
Toolradar data: It is listed as an alternative to 18 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #8 of 78 in Payroll. As of Nov 2026.
- #51 (joint) most-listed alternative in Automation, out of 675 tools in Automation. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #32 (joint) most-listed alternative in HR & Recruiting, out of 415 tools in HR & Recruiting. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #8 most-listed alternative in Payroll, out of 78 tools in Payroll. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Deputy | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 15% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 18 tools | 3 | #8 of 78 |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (across the web, 1,506 ratings) | 4.4/5 | #18 of 59 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 35 visits | 54 | #10 of 15 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare Deputy with Humanity (last 30 days, Nov 2026).
Listed as an alternative to: #10 on 2026-10-16 to #8 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 78 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Payroll data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Deputy by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
HR & Recruiting leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks HR & Recruiting tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 95 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 35 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AccessOwl | $1.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Engagedly | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Sling | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | TalentHR | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | When I Work | $2.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-employee plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 17 tools priced per employee, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThriveSparrow | $2/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | PeopleForce | $2.50/employee/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | ChartHop | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Shapes (formerly DreamTeam) | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | ActivTrak | $10/employee/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 156 of 415 HR & Recruiting tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “HR & Recruiting leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All HR & Recruiting statistics.
8 alternatives to Deputy
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Deputy" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Deel
Paid Higher rated by usersHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
From $19/employee/mo, billed monthly
- 2
Lattice
Paid Battle-tested at scalePerformance management and employee engagement
4.4 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 4,124 ratings, Aug 2026
From $10/mo, billed monthly
- 3
Replicon
Paid Battle-tested at scaleAI-powered time tracking for global, project-based businesses, ensuring compliance and optimizing profitability.
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,331 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 4
Rippling
Paid Higher rated by usersUnify HR, IT, and finance for seamless employee management
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 18,284 ratings, Sep 2026
From $8/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Deputy
- 5
Awardco
Paid Higher rated by usersMake employee recognition more rewarding and drive engagement with a flexible platform.
4.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Deputy
- 6
BambooHR
Paid Battle-tested at scaleHR software for small businesses
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 10,281 ratings, Sep 2026
From $10/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Deputy
- 7
Bonusly
Free plan Cheaper than DeputyReimagine employee recognition and rewards to drive continuous performance and build a thriving culture.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 8,994 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3/seat/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Deputy
- 8
Achievers
Paid Battle-tested at scaleBoost employee engagement, productivity, and retention through meaningful recognition and rewards.
4.6 /5 on G2 · 7,293 ratings, Mar 2026
Price not published
Same category as Deputy
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Deputy?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Deputy are Deel, Lattice, Replicon. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Deputy?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Bonusly is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Reimagine employee recognition and rewards to drive continuous performance and build a thriving culture).
Why do people look for Deputy alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Deputy: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in hr & recruiting. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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