35,000+ companies from startups to enterprise choose deel
Choose Deel over Ontop
Compliance
Reduce risk with top-notch global compliance
With built-in global compliance and in-house experts in 150+ countries, Deel has what it takes to maintain compliance everywhere. In contrast, Ontop* may compromise on compliance to offer lower prices.
Localized contracts for both EOR employees and contractors in 150+ countries
Compliance Hub to automatically alert customers on new regulations and potential violations in 150+ countries
Scalability
Scale up, down, and all around
Deel is built to scale, working with organizations of all sizes, from small teams to enterprises of thousands. Whether you want to hire worldwide without opening legal entities, streamline HR for your global team, or pay all types of workers anywhere with consolidated payroll—Deel does it all with full compliance.
Built to scale with Enterprise companies
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Built to scale with Mid-market companies
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Built to scale with SMB
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Automation
Save precious time on HR admin
Deel has a wide range of integrations and built-in automation. Ontop has no integrations and lacks in-platform automation, relying heavily on email instead.
Integrations to keep all data synced and updated
68+
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Customizable reports
Flexible payment schedule
Automatic payments
Platform
Handle everything HR in one place
Deel's HRIS tool consolidates everything needed to manage a global team so you can cut costs, save time, and scale confidently. While Ontop offers a solution to hire and pay workers, it lacks other key HR functions like performance management or reporting.
Built-in HRIS to manage your workforce at no extra cost
In-house mobility services covering 50+ countries
Advanced global reporting (from payroll and headcount growth to D&I and PTO)
HR Slack plugins, time and attendance, background checks, equipment, and WeWork passes
Automate IT operations and logistics for employee equipment from deployment to end-of-life in 130+ countries
Provide unmatched flexibility to your workers with Earned Wage Access (EWA) for employees and advance payments for contractors
Support
Rely on fast, in-house support
Deel provides fast, reliable, and multi-channel in-house support. Ontop offers only chat support with slow response times.
With a 100% in-house team dispersed in 49 countries, we control the quality, training, and career path of everyone in support.
Multi-channel support: 24/7 in-app chat for you and your teams, email, WhatsApp, phone, call back requests, video calls, and Slack for enterprise
AI assistant for instant global HR and compliance insights in 100+ countries, in-app and integrated into Slack
Coverage
Hire wherever you want. We mean it.
Deel has our own entities, payroll infrastructure, and in-house experts in many countries. Ontop is limited to hiring in fewer countries than Deel and relies on partners.
Country coverage with owned entities for EOR
150+
In-house operated payroll for all countries in which they provide EOR and payroll services
Same level of service guaranteed in every country
Entity setup and Foreign Entity Registration services
Supporting tools like salary insights, employment/benefits guides, and more to help plan future workforce expansion in 150+ countries
Security
Put your information in good hands
Information security is one of Deel's top priorities, given the sensitive nature of the information we gather, store, and continuously manage. Ontop lacks basic security measures, indicating it may not be operating securely.
SOC 1, 2, and 3 compliant
ISO27001 compliant
GDPR compliant
*This representative comparison is based on known Ontop product features as of April 2024.
Faster, more flexible payroll
Other providers require payroll to be submitted by the 5th of each month, leaving less time to make adjustments and resulting in extra fees for off-cycle payments. Deel’s industry-leading cutoff dates and on-demand payroll provide unmatched flexibility.
Providers with owned entities vs. in-country partners: What's better?
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| Aggregators, like Ontop | ||
|---|---|---|
| Customer service | Direct access to your provider: You'll have fewer touchpoints in communication and faster resolution of any issues, especially if they offer a dedicated customer success manager | Lower quality of overall service: Multiple touchpoints and delays in communication can reduce problem resolution speed and the provider’s responsiveness to your needs |
| Employee experience | Better employee experience for your global team: Your workers will have a consistent and equitable experience across locations, as you don't depend on local vendors and their way of doing business | Inconsistent processes: Multiple payroll or HR partners on the ground can also mean varying processes, which creates a fragmented employee experience and may lead to employee dissatisfaction |
| Security | Mitigated data security and compliance risks: Your data is better protected,
as no third-parties are involved in handling sensitive employee information | Dependence on multiple vendors: The risk of potential disruptions to your international operations increases with the number of vendors an aggregator works with |
| Customization | More customization: You're not limited to what a specific in-country
partner can offer, especially in terms of HR policies | Limited customization options: Aggregator providers often offer standardized solutions and the one-size-fits-all approach |
| Compliance | Stronger local compliance: With an already established presence in a foreign country, wholly-owned providers understand local laws better and can keep up with regulation changes | Increased compliance risks: Without a dedicated entity in each country,
an aggregator has to rely on local partners to provide them with local tax regulations and employment updates, exposing you to liability |
| Costs | Overall cost savings: Providers who own entities in your target countries typically charge less because they manage processes in-house, and there are no third-parties to pay additional fees to | Higher service costs: As in-country providers charge their own fees, the overall cost of using EOR services can be higher with the aggregator model due to additional costs (like add-on fees or changes in pricing) and higher risks of noncompliance |
g2 momentum leader
#1 Employer of Record software
Deel was named the #1 platform in multiple global categories by G2 in its Spring 2025 report.
- #1 Contractor Management Software
- #1 Enterprise Multi-Country Payroll Software
- #1 Employer of Record (EOR) Software
- #1 HR Compliance for Enterprises
- #1 Global Employment Platform
G2 Grid® for Multi-country payroll software
Elevating customer support to new heights
At Deel, we believe that exceptional customer support forms the backbone of effective global HR and payroll management. Our journey to becoming the leading all-in-one HR and payroll platform for global teams means constant innovation and a deep commitment to our 35,000+ clients.
91%
of customer issues resolved at first contact with live chat
6 min
to resolve most EOR and contractors’ issues
90%+
CSAT maintained over 16 months
4.8/5
rating on G2 for our customer support
Disclaimer: The data coming from G2 was collected as of April 18th, 2024 and is subject to change or update. Deel does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page.
