Alternatives · Payroll
Toku alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Toku alternative for most people is Deel (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of payroll services.
Toku compared with 4 alternatives: Deel, Rise, Remote and Oyster.
Toku is a paid product, starting at $19 per contractor / month and up. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Toku starts at $19 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Deel, Remote and Oyster score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Toku
Deel
Global payroll, contractor payments and employer of record
- Deel starts at $29 per employee / month for self-service US payroll.
- Deel also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Deel also covers expense tracking.
- Deel does not cover employee records and partner payouts, which Toku does.
Suits: Companies paying contractors in several countries
Rise
Global contractor, EOR and US payroll paid in fiat or crypto
- Rise starts at $49 per contractor / month.
Suits: Startups paying a distributed team in stablecoins or crypto
Remote
Employer of record, global payroll and contractor payments
- Remote starts at $29 per employee / month and up, Global Payroll.
- Remote also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Remote also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Remote does not cover employee records and partner payouts, which Toku does.
Suits: Companies hiring their first employees abroad
Oyster
Employer of record and contractor payments in 120+ countries
- Oyster starts at $29 per contractor / month, after 30 days free.
- Oyster also covers expense tracking.
- Oyster does not cover employee records and partner payouts, which Toku does.
Suits: Startups making their first hires in other countries
Limits worth knowing in Toku
- List prices are per worker per month and the final quote depends on country, pay and benefits; terms are agreed before onboarding.
- FX and conversion fees are billed separately under the client agreement.
- The US PEO needs at least 5 employees and is limited by state eligibility.
- The pricing page shows a banner for 3 months of EOR fees waived with no terms stated there.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Toku?
The alternatives to Toku in this directory are Deel, Rise, Remote and Oyster. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Toku.
Is there a free alternative to Toku?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Oyster offers a free trial.
Which Toku alternatives work on Android?
The Toku listing does not include an Android app. Deel and Remote list one.
Which Toku alternatives work on iOS?
The Toku listing does not include an iOS app. Deel and Remote list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.