Deel vs Remunance vs Optizm Global: Which EOR Helps You Thrive After H1B Reform?

 

The reforms for the H1B visa program will change how U.S. startups and tech businesses hire and recruit international talent in 2025. The new lottery process, the beneficiary-based choice process, and more difficult compliance screening are making it even harder for even old-established companies to sponsor, or retain, foreign employees through the H1B process. Accordingly, many companies are embracing the role of Employer of Record (EOR) solutions to recruit and manage foreign employees legally without struggling with visa constraints. 
 
Three major players in this space — Deel, Remunance, and Optizm Global — have risen as top contenders. But when the question changes from "who can onboard talent overseas" to "who can assist your company to prosper after H1B reform," the response is more apparent.  
 

Comprehending the New Reality: Post-H1B Recruitment Challenges 

Before diving into the EOR comparison, let's first look at how the new H1B paradigm overhauls hiring priorities: 
 
Fewer approvals: In FY2025 alone, applications exceeded 470,000, yet approval figures went down due to new beneficiary-based systems. 
 
Increased cost burden: Filing fees with adjustments, legal counsel, and tracking compliance have rendered H1B sponsorship expensive. 
 
Remote-first workforce: Hybrid or completely remote arrangements are increasingly embraced by most startups to continue tapping global talent without immigration hurdles. 
 
This ecosystem demands an EOR partner that doesn't just take care of payroll or compliance — but actively bridges global talent gaps and works towards your operational goals. 
 

Deel: Strong Platform, Little Customization 

Deel is much beloved for its minimalist aesthetic and automated HR. It provides multi-country payroll, contractor management, and local compliance in over 100 countries. But Deel's scale comes at a cost: little customization and human touch. 
 
For new businesses or mid-market organizations with complex post-H1B labor transitions, Deel's "one-size-fits-all" can feel impersonal. Support is largely ticket-based, and prices increase when you need localized support or consultative onboarding. Deel performs great for automated businesses but doesn't fare as well when your goal is strategic, relationship-driven workforce expansion. 
 

Remunance: Geographically Focused, Limited Global Scope 

Remunance is a specialized EOR and PEO with a focus on India-based hiring. It provides full service to companies that want to enter India, helping them with local compliance and payroll.  
 
However, its flexibility and range are also limited. For companies hiring across multiple geographies—for example, hiring in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe—the regional focus of the platform would be limited. It's a great fit for India-based expansion but lacks the global infrastructure that present-day remote teams require. 
 

Optizm Global: The EOR Built for Post-H1B Success 

Where Deel focuses on automation and Remunance is specialized in one geography, Optizm Global takes advantage of both technical efficiency and human expertise to deliver EOR solutions designed specifically for evolving immigration and compliance landscapes. 
 
Here's why Optizm Global excels in the post-H1B hiring landscape: 
 
1. Unparalleled Knowledge of U.S. Labor Dynamics 
 
In contrast to most EORs that initially began as mere payroll facilitators, Optizm Global's origins lie in American workforce consulting and staffing. It knows how startups work in the United States — their funding timelines, labor law restrictions, and hiring flexibility requirements. What this means is that all globally hired labor is strategically connected to U.S. employment models, not just compliant on paper. 
 
2. Flexible Hiring Models for H1B-Tethered Talent  
 
Optizm Global works with companies to transition H1B-based roles to remote or hybrid work, so they do not have to worry about that labor being subject to H1B requirements. It enables brilliant talent to be retained by companies located outside of the U.S. by utilizing their dynamic employment model without a drop in project quality and data protection. 
 
3. Human-Centered Support 
 
Where Deel builds its practice around automated dashboards, OGL is built around account managers and local HR specialists. This human process provides expedient resolution of local employment, benefits, and compliance issues — especially important when operating across borders, where regulations may change from month to month.  
 
4. Scalable, Transparent Pricing 
 
Startups value predictability. OGL offers a transparent, flat pricing model with no onboarding or exit fees. The model scales effectively as your headcount grows, unlike the tiered SaaS-based players who charge extra for every added service.  
 
5. Focus on Compliance and Trust 
 
In the wake of H1B reform, companies are being held accountable for classifying workers and compliance in cross-border relationships. This platform embodies expertise in U.S.-based labor laws and regulations in countries around the world, which decreases risk for companies while paying, taxing, and defending workers legally in their home countries.  
 
6. Far-reaching International Presence 
 
It supports multi-country hiring along with region-based compliance intelligence. Whether you are hiring a product team in India, a design team in the Philippines, or customer support in Latin America, you can expect the effectiveness of Optizm Global to deliver the same high-quality onboarding experience. 
 

The Verdict: Thrive, Don’t Just Survive 

In an H1B after world, the question is not "Who can help me hire internationally?" but "Who can help me build confidence in the midst of regulatory chaos?" 
 
Deel offers automation without personalization. 
 
Remunance provides local knowledge with limited reach. 

Optizm Global is clearly the best option for start-ups and tech companies working through a new world of workforce compliance. 
 
In 2025, it will be businesses that marry compliance with creativity that find success, using visa challenges as a challenge for better talent recruiting across the globe.