Hiring globally gives you access to a large, diverse pool of skilled talent. However, entity setup can be costly and time-consuming.

An employer of record (EOR) allows you to hire global talent quickly and compliantly, without setting up new entities. When evaluating EOR providers, G-P and Deel are typically on the shortlist. 

G-P offers AI-powered global employment products and EOR solutions that help you hire, onboard, and manage teams in 180+ countries. Deel offers a human resources information system (HRIS), payroll, workforce planning, and other functions. 

This guide will compare G-P vs. Deel to help you make the best choice for your company.

An overview of Deel vs. G-P

Before diving into the details, here's a general view of how G-P and Deel compare: 

G-P

G-P was founded in 2012 and created the EOR industry. Our core strengths include: 

  • A compliance-first approach: We prioritize adherence to local laws and regulations. We have the industry’s largest team of HR and legal experts to ensure compliance throughout the entire employment lifecycle. 

  • Best-in-class partnerships: We connect with leading HCM, PEO, and payroll partners to offer today’s most proven HR tech.

  • AI-human synergy: Our AI-powered global HR agent,  G-P Gia™, is built and vetted by legal experts to deliver compliance guidance you can trust.

  • Fast global hiring: Our worldwide entity infrastructure makes hiring international employees quick, simple, and compliant. 

Deel

Deel was founded in 2019 and provides EOR services in over 160 countries. Deel's core strengths include: 

  • All-in-one: Deel integrates HRIS, payroll, and EOR functions into a single platform.

  • Additional services: Deel provides a comprehensive ecosystem to benefit companies and employees, with additional services such as workforce planning and mobile device management that integrate with their EOR technology. These additional services are part of Deel IT.

G-P vs. Deel: EOR comparison

This head-to-head comparison will lay out each provider across key areas. 

1. EOR focus and experience

G-P has 13+ years of global employment experience

With over a decade of experience, G-P has a strong foundation in global employment technology. This foundation includes a large team of HR and legal experts, dedicated in-country support, and a global entity infrastructure. G-P also provides quick and nuanced responses to customer queries with AI and human support. 

Deel, founded seven years after G-P, entered the EOR technology space after initially focusing on contractor services. Deel has focused on rapid scaling into more than 160 countries, but our decade-plus commitment to in-country compliance has created a deep foundation of expertise and relationships that can only be built over time. We've seen firsthand that there's no shortcut to global compliance

2. Compliance and risk management

G-P takes a compliance-first approach to EOR services. Our team stays up-to-date on changes in local labor law in all 180+ countries in which we operate. We also offer AI-powered solutions like Gia that can cut the cost and time of compliance by up to 95%. 

Where G-P specializes in compliance and risk management, Deel has integrated compliance features as part of their broader platform, which remains primarily focused on payroll services.

3. Technology

G-P is the industry leader in global employment technology. Gia’s patent pending AI and agentic framework deliver results that are 10x better than the AI industry standard. Built on nearly one million real-world HR scenarios, Gia can:

  • Analyze and generate HR documents.

  • Provide context-specific answers to the toughest compliance questions.

  • Check employment contracts for missing clauses and compliance risks.

  • Suggest improvements.

  • Provide guidance on routine and complex HR challenges.

Deel's technology integrates HRIS, payroll, and EOR functionalities within an all-in-one platform. G-P technology, however, is built for compliance-specific innovation. Our technology is designed to deliver a best-in-class, compliance-first experience, ensuring your global workforce is managed with unparalleled legal precision.

4. Pricing transparency

Our pricing structure prioritizes transparency — from the initial proposal to every monthly charge. The sales team presents and explains every expense, so customers can enjoy financial predictability for informed resource allocation. 

Deel also offers transparent pricing for contractor onboarding.

5. Customer support and service

G-P offers in-platform AI support to guide customers and professionals as they move through workflows and complete tasks like onboarding. For complex or unique situations requiring human support, customers can rely on the G-P Customer Success Team.

Both G-P and Deel have positive customer service ratings, though your experience with Deel may depend on your hiring location. For consistent support across all global hiring locations, G-P is the industry leader. 

The ideal customers for G-P and Deel

Finding the right match — G-P or Deel — depends on the type of company and your specific business needs.

Who should choose G-P?

If you're exploring global expansion, navigating a global M&A, or need access to niche skills, G-P has you covered

We help companies of all sizes hire globally, but particularly small and midsize businesses (SMBs). If your company is exploring global expansion, navigating a global M&A, or needs access to niche skills, G-P has you covered. 

With an extensive global presence, in-country expertise, and cutting-edge AI technology, we ensure compliance, so you can hire talent anywhere, without the risk.

Who might consider Deel?

Smaller to medium companies may find Deel's all-in-one platform a convenient, cost-effective solution.

Why G-P is the EOR industry leader

Though Deel is a convenient option for smaller companies looking to address multiple needs from a single platform, top industry analysts — like NelsonHall, Everest Group, and The IEC Group — continue to name G-P the undisputed EOR leader

Companies that want the assurance of a best-in-class, compliance-first global employment expert  choose G-P over alternatives. Here's why:

  1. Founded in 2012, G-P created the EOR industry and is the most seasoned player in the game.

  2. Our best-in-class partnerships include leading Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll technologies, so you can build your tech stack, your way.

  3. We have a proven compliance track record with a 100% pass rate for reviews, audits, and investigations. 

  4. G2 recognized G-P as the #1 EOR based on user reviews in its Best Software Awards.

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Why trust G-P

Since 2012, G-P has continued to innovate the global employment industry. An established presence in over 180 countries, the industry’s largest team of legal and HR experts, best-in-class partners, a 96% customer satisfaction rating, and a 100% pass rate for reviews, audits, and investigations, make G-P the undisputed EOR leader

Our industry leader status has been recognized by NelsonHall’s 2025 Global EOR Research, the IEC Group’s Global EOR Study 2025, the EOR Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024, and G2's Best Software Awards.

Our understanding of the industry comes from over a decade of market-leading innovation and valuable customer feedback. We understand the strengths of competing technologies and the unique features that set us apart. 

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