35,000+ companies from startups to enterprise choose deel
Choose Deel over Oyster
In-house infrastructure
Stop paying more to work with partners
We use our own infrastructure in 150+ countries and have in-house experts. Oyster* relies on external partners in most countries.
Own majority of the entities where services are provided with local in-country experts across HR, legal, mobility, and payroll
Country coverage for Global Payroll services
130
28
Single native payroll calculation engine across 50+ countries
Real-time payroll for instant G2N calculations and lightning fast payroll processing in 50+ countries
In-house US PEO services
In-house immigration services covering 70+ countries including US, Canada, and UAE
Automate IT operations and logistics for employee equipment from deployment to end-of-life in 130+ countries
Entity setup and foreign entity registration services
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.
Talent management solution including performance, career, learning management, and surveys all in one integrated solution
End-to-end compensation management
Plan and manage headcount strategically—centralize headcount requests and approvals, scenario plan, forecast budgets, and align stakeholders
Match with leading talent firms to help you source talent anywhere in the world
HR plugins to manage referrals, org charts, pulse surveys, PTO, announcements, kudos, and more right in Slack
Background checks built-in to onboarding across 190+ countries, completed within 24 hours
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.
Integrations to keep all data synced and updated
120+
17
AI-powered HR and compliance support drafts career frameworks, creates training modules, and more
Customizable reports and advanced global reporting from payroll and headcount growth to D&I and PTO
Free built-in Global HRIS with org charts, advanced onboarding tools, automated workflows, time-off, and more
Knowledge Hub with legal, tax, and labor guidance curated by experts
Built-in automation and workflows to manage global time-off, onboarding, and more at no extra cost
Payroll variance support to identify, provide context, and communicate reasons for employees pay change
Compliance Hub to automatically alert customers on new regulations and potential violations in 150+ countries
Payments
Give your team an exceptional payment experience
Our flexible and automated payments infrastructure sets us apart from Oyster, which provides clients with fewer payment options and only offers contractors one withdrawal method.
Supports multiple client payment methods apart from ACH, SEPA, BACHS, and credit/debit card like Coinbase, Mercury, Brex
15+ withdrawal methods for contractors, including PayPal, Payoneer, Wise, Coinbase, DolarApp, a global debit card, and more
Pay in 120+ currencies including crypto
Flexible payment schedule
Contractors can access their salary up to 30 days early
Discounts, perks, and workspace access for contractors
Support
In-house and channel support available 24/7
Deel provides fast, reliable, and multi-channel in-house support. Oyster relies solely on a ticketing system.
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
AI assistant for instant global HR and compliance insights in 100+ countries, in-app and integrated into Slack
2,000+ global in-house HR and payroll experts
*This representative comparison is based on known Oyster product features as of April 2025.
Providers with Owned Entities vs. In-Country Partners: What's Better?
| Aggregators, like Oyster | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
“We experienced issues with Oyster as soon as we implemented it, with 3-4 day delays in support. When we switched to Deel all the things we were frustrated by just evaporated.”
Alex Nooman
Last Call Media
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 Employer of Record (EOR) 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
See why our customers love us
“Deel is hands-down the most compatible all-in-one solution for modern organizations. With everything you need to hire and pay workers in one platform, no other provider comes close to the level of partnership they offer.”
Lindsay Ross
CHRO at Bitpanda
"Deel stands out from other providers with its user-friendly platform that centralizes various HR tasks, exceptional customer service that makes us feel valued, and robust compliance."
William Dagiantis
Cofounder & CEO at Cloudasta
“With our previous EOR provider, responses from the client support would take days. Not only is Deel’s support faster, but with Deel AI, we get answers to global HR questions instantly— a complete turnaround.”
Helen Keegan
Director of HR and Strategic Engagement at Together for Girls
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.