powered by g2—Data as of 04/2025

Deel vs. OnTop

We have 150+ entities, 68+ integrations, 15+ payment methods, an HRIS, 24/7 support, and more to help you efficiently and compliantly streamline hiring, paying, managing, and developing your international workforce.

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35,000+ companies from startups to enterprise choose deel

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Choose Deel over Ontop
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Compliance

Reduce risk with top-notch global compliance

With built-in global compliance and in-house experts in 150+ countries, countries, we maintain compliance everywhere. Ontop* may compromise on compliance to offer lower prices.

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Localized contracts for both EOR employees and contractors in 150+ countries

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Compliance Hub to automatically alert customers on new regulations and potential violations in 150+ countries

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Solutions to avoid misclassification, like AOR services

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Scalability

Scale up, down, and all around

We're the only platform designed for global growth at any stage. Our customizable, easy-to-use solution adapts to your team’s changing needs. With unmatched global reach through our owned entities, we support all types of workers. Our platform also includes built-in HRIS, payroll, PEO, and visa support—everything you need to manage your global team.

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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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Coverage

Hire wherever you want. We mean it.

We have our own entities, payroll infrastructure, and in-house experts in many countries. Ontop is limited to hiring in fewer countries and relies on partners.

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Country coverage with owned entities for EOR

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150+

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In-house operated payroll for all countries that provide EOR and payroll services

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Single native payroll calculation engine across 50+ countries

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Real-time payroll for instant G2N calculations and lightning fast payroll processing in 50+ countries

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Entity setup and foreign entity registration services

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In-house immigration services covering 70+ countries with in-app tracking of visa application status

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Deel HR

Save time with our all-in-one HR platform

We've consolidated everything you need to manage your global team. You'll cut costs, save time on admin, and scale with more confidence. Ontop offers a solution to hire and pay workers but lacks other key HR functions like performance management or reporting.

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Talent management solution including performance, career, learning management, and surveys in one integrated solution

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End-to-end compensation management including salary insights for roles in 110+ countries

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Plan and manage headcount strategically—centralize headcount requests and approvals, scenario plan, forecast budgets, and align stakeholders

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Match with leading talent firms to help you source talent anywhere in the world

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HR plugins to manage referrals, org charts, pulse surveys, PTO, announcements, kudos, and more right in Slack

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Platform

A complete platform, ready for global scale

Built-in capabilities like a Global HRIS, AI, workflows, reports and customizable policies eliminate multiple tools, streamline operations, and help your team scale without complexity.

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Integrations to keep all data synced and updated

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Supporting tools like salary insights, employment/benefits guides, and more to help plan future workforce expansion in 150+ countries

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Customizable reports and advanced global reporting from payroll and headcount growth to D&I and PTO

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AI-powered HR and compliance support drafts career frameworks, creates training modules, and more

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Automatic payments

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Flexible payment schedule

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In-house service to automate IT operations and logistics for employee equipment from deployment to end-of-life in 130+ countries

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Support

In-house and channel support available 24/7

Deel provides fast, reliable, and multi-channel in-house support. Ontop only offers chat support with slow response times.

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With 100% in-house team dispersed in 49 countries, we control the quality, training, and career path of everyone in support

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24/7 multi-channel support: phone, call-back, video call, email, WhatsApp, and Slack for enterprise

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AI assistant for instant global HR and compliance insights in 100+ countries, in-app and integrated into Slack

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Security

Put your information in good hands

Securely storing your sensitive information is one of our top priorities. Ontop lacks basic security measures, putting your information at risk.

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SOC 1, 2, and 3 compliant

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ISO27001 compliant

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GDPR compliant

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*This representative comparison is based on known Ontop product features as of April 2025.

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. Our industry-leading cutoff dates and on-demand payroll provide unmatched flexibility.

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Benefits of using our owned entities vs. aggregator in-country partners

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Aggregators, like Ontop
Customer service
Streamlined communication with direct access to your provider for fewer touchpoints. Faster resolution with a dedicated customer success manager.
Lower quality of service with multiple touchpoints, delaying communication and creating longer resolution time.
Employee experience
No dependence on vendors creates a consistent experience for employees, increasing their satisfaction and retention.
Relying on vendor processes creates inconsistencies and a disjointed employee experience, lowering satisfaction and increasing turnover.
Security
No third-party data handling mitigates data security and compliance for better overall protection.
Relying on third-party vendors increases the risk of compromising data and security, disrupting your operations.
Customization
More customization options—especially HR policies—and you're not limited to in-country partner offers.
Fewer options—if any—and restricted to a standardized "one-size-fits-all" approach.
Compliance
We have entities established in foreign countries offering stronger local compliance. We have a deeper understanding of local laws and keep up with regulation changes.
Aggregators lacking dedicated entities increase compliance risk and rely on local partners for local law and regulation updates, exposing you to more liability.
Costs
More cost-savings because we charge less for in-house processes and have no third-party fees.
Higher service costs because of expensive EOR and additional fees and add-ons.

g2 momentum leader

#1 Employer of Record software

We were 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
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 2025 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.

Deel makes growing remote and international teams effortless

150+

countries

35,000+

customers

200+

in-house experts