Deel vs. OnTop

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

Trusted by 40,000+ companies from startups to enterprise

Choose Deel over Ontop

Compliance

Reduce risk with top-notch global compliance

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

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

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

Solutions to avoid misclassification, such as agent of record (AOR) services

Scalability

Scale up, down, and all around

We're the only platform designed for global growth at any stage. Our customisable, 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 HRIS, payroll, PEO, and visa support — everything you need to manage your global team.

Built to scale with enterprise companies

Built to scale with mid-market companies

Built to scale with SMB

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.

Country coverage with owned entities for EOR

150+

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

Single native payroll calculation engine across 50+ countries

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

Entity setup and foreign entity registration services

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

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 such as performance management and reporting.

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

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

Plan and manage headcount strategically — centralise headcount requests and approvals, run scenario planning, forecast budgets and align stakeholders

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

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

Platform

A complete platform, ready for global scale

Built-in capabilities like 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 up to date

120+

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

Customisable reports and advanced global reporting from payroll and headcount growth to D&I and holiday entitlements

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

Automatic payments

Flexible payment schedule

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

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.

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

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

Security

Put your information in good hands

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

SOC 1, 2 and 3 compliant

ISO 27001 compliant

GDPR compliant

*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 cut-off dates and on-demand payroll provide unmatched flexibility.

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

		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 because of multiple touchpoints, delayed communication and longer resolution times.
Employee experience	No dependence on vendors creates a consistent experience for employees, increasing 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 reduces data security and compliance risks, providing better overall protection.	Relying on third-party vendors increases the risk of compromising data and security, disrupting your operations.
Customisation	More customisation 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 regulatory changes.	Aggregators that lack dedicated entities increase compliance risk and rely on local partners for updates to local laws and regulations, exposing you to greater liability.
Costs	More cost savings because we charge less for in‑house processes and have no third‑party fees.	Higher service costs due to expensive EOR arrangements 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 for 16 months

4.8/5

G2 rating for our customer support

Deel makes growing remote and international teams effortless