# Deel vs Globalization Partners: which to choose

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**Verdict: Deel.** Of the 2 providers compared here, Deel comes out ahead with an overall score of 4.5 out of 5.

Deel covers 153 countries and Globalization Partners says it can hire in 180+ countries. Employer of record starts from $599 per employee per month at both.

This page sets out what each one is strongest at, where each gives ground, and which of the two suits your situation. In short: Deel suits growing companies hiring internationally with a mix of contractors and full-time employees; Globalization Partners suits mid-market and enterprise teams that want a long-established EOR with a broad HR integration list.

## Side by side

| Field | Deel | Globalization Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 |
| EOR price | from USD 599 per employee/month | from USD 599 per employee/month |
| Countries covered | 153 | 180 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, US | Boston, US |
| Best for | — | — |

## Deel

Deel is an Employer of Record (EOR) and a global payroll platform. Companies use it to hire, pay, and manage international contractors and full-time employees without setting up local entities.

Alex Bouaziz, Shuo Wang, and Ofer Simon founded the company in 2019. Deel is headquartered in San Francisco and has raised more than $980 million in seven funding rounds.

The platform is now valued at $17.3 billion.
How Deel works


Deel supports hiring and payroll across 153 countries.

Companies typically use the platform for the following services:

 - Employer of Record (EOR): Deel becomes the legal employer in the target country while you manage the day-to-day work


 - Contractor management: Allow clients to hire, manage, and pay independent contractors in multiple countries through a single platform.


 - Contractor of Record (COR): Deel takes on the liability, manages all HR/admin, and handles the risk for you.


 - Global payroll: Clients submit payroll data and approve it in one dashboard, and Deel handles taxes, deductions, and currency conversions automatically.



Note: The main difference between contractor management and Contractor of Record services is who bears the legal risk and responsibility: you (with a standard Deel contractor service) or Deel (with COR).
Onboarding


In most cases, contracts are generated automatically based on the country, reviewed right on the platform, and approved in a few steps.
What this means for you: you can hire in established markets within days. They’re also likely to find better contract standardization, clear compliance guidance, and faster onboarding compared to smaller regional providers.

| Platform | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---:|---:|
| G2 | 4.7 | 7072 |
| Trustpilot | 4.6 | 9601 |
| Capterra | 4.9 | 4314 |
| Glassdoor | 4.4 | 1903 |

**Pros**

- Owned legal entities
- Multi-currency payroll services
- Automated compliance tracking
- Contractor of Record service
- Localized benefits packages
- 24/7 support across multiple channels
- Unified platform

**Cons**

- Premium pricing
- Support delays during peak periods
- Limited reporting

Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/deel/

## Globalization Partners

G-P, short for Globalization Partners, is an employer of record (EOR): it becomes the legal employer of your staff in countries where you have no entity, and runs their contracts, payroll, benefits and local compliance while you direct the work. G-P says it can hire in 180+ countries and pay in 150+ currencies.

The company was founded in 2012 by Nicole Sahin, who returned as CEO in 2023, and it is based in Boston. It sells three products: G-P EOR, G-P Contractor for paying independent contractors, and G-P Gia, an AI tool that answers HR and compliance questions.

How G-P employs people

G-P does not say on its EOR page whether it employs through its own entities or local partners. Its homepage mentions "200+ global partners". If the legal employer matters to you, ask G-P to name the employing entity for each country in writing.

What this means for you: G-P covers the same ground as the other large EOR platforms. The questions to settle before signing are the employing entity in your countries and the price after any volume discount.

| Platform | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---:|---:|
| G2 | 4.4 | 1071 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 147 |
| Capterra | 4.5 | 65 |

**Pros**

- Published starting prices
- No minimum contract
- Broad HR integrations
- Long track record
- Low contractor fee

**Cons**

- Upper-range EOR price
- Entity model not stated
- Hard to find information

Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/globalization-partners/

## Which to choose

**Deel:** Deel suits growing companies hiring internationally with a mix of contractors and full-time employees.

Employer of record runs from $599 per employee per month at both. It covers 153 countries to Globalization Partners's 180+.

Its strength: Contractor of Record (COR), where Deel handles contractor classification, not just payments. Where it gives ground: Higher rates compared to budget alternatives.

**Globalization Partners:** Globalization Partners suits mid-market and enterprise teams that want a long-established EOR with a broad HR integration list.

Employer of record runs from $599 per employee per month at both. It covers 180+ countries to Deel's 153.

Its strength: HR integrations with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, ADP and others, plus an open API. Where it gives ground: Does not state on its EOR page whether it employs through its own entities or partners.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Deel and Globalization Partners cost?

Deel publishes employer of record from $599 per employee per month and contractor management from $49 per contractor per month. Globalization Partners publishes G-P EOR from $599 per employee per month and G-P Contractor from $39. Both are starting prices, so ask each for a quote for your countries and headcount.

### How many countries do Deel and Globalization Partners cover?

Deel covers 153 countries and territories by our count. Globalization Partners says it can hire in 180+ countries and pay contractors in 190+. Check the countries you hire in, not the total.

### Does Globalization Partners employ through its own entities?

Globalization Partners does not say on its EOR page whether it employs through its own entities or local partners, and its homepage refers to 200+ global partners. Ask it to name the employing entity for each country in writing, and ask Deel the same.

### Which should I choose, Deel or Globalization Partners?

Choose Deel if you are one of the growing companies hiring internationally with a mix of contractors and full-time employees. Choose Globalization Partners if you are one of the mid-market and enterprise teams that want a long-established EOR with a broad HR integration list. Read the full Deel review and G-P review for the detail behind each.