Globalization Partners and Deel are the two most credentialed names in global EOR. G-P has the longer track record and deeper enterprise compliance infrastructure. Deel has the broader platform, lower price, and faster everything. The right choice comes down to one question: are you optimising for compliance certainty or operational speed?

Quick Verdict

• Choose G-P if you’re a regulated enterprise (financial services, pharma, defence) where compliance documentation standards are highest, or hiring in Japan, China, or Indonesia where G-P’s in-country legal teams are unmatched
• Choose Deel if you’re a growth-stage to mid-market company that needs fast onboarding, a broader platform (contractor + EOR + equity docs), and a lower per-employee price

G-P vs Deel — Side-by-Side

Pricing

G-P: From $699/mo per EOR employee — the highest standard rate among major providers. Enterprise contracts are negotiable for 50+ employees. No self-serve pricing; all quotes via sales.

Deel: $599/mo flat per EOR employee. Transparent, self-serve pricing published on their website. Volume discounts available for 20+ employees. Contractor management at $49/mo.

For a 10-person team in Asia, G-P costs approximately $12,000/year more than Deel at listed rates. That gap narrows with enterprise negotiation, but Deel’s pricing floor is structurally lower.

Compliance Depth

This is G-P’s strongest argument. Founded in 2012, G-P built its business on compliance-first hiring before “EOR” was a well-known category. Its in-country legal teams — not external counsel, but permanent staff — in Japan, China, Korea, and Indonesia give it an edge that matters in markets where employment law disputes are common and local expertise is essential.

Where G-P’s compliance depth shows most:

• Japan: G-P’s Tokyo legal team understands dismissal jurisprudence and 36 Agreement enforcement nuances at a level most providers don’t match
• China: Its WFOE structure means employment contracts are issued under Chinese labour law with G-P’s China-based compliance team directly involved
• Indonesia: Navigating the Manpower Law’s tiered severance formula and THR obligations is where operational experience matters; G-P has more of it
• Regulated industries: In financial services or pharma, your legal and procurement teams will run vendor compliance audits — G-P’s documentation package typically passes; newer platforms sometimes don’t

Where Deel is comparable: For Singapore, India, Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam, Deel’s compliance infrastructure is solid and the onboarding experience is significantly faster.

Onboarding Speed

Deel wins here, and it’s not close. G-P’s onboarding averages 7–14 business days across Asia — partly a consequence of its compliance-thorough process. Deel averages 3–5 days in most markets.

If you need someone in Singapore or India operational by end of next week, Deel is the answer. If you’re hiring in Japan and have 3 weeks of lead time, G-P is a realistic option.

Platform Features

Deel’s platform is substantially broader:

• Contractor management (49/mo) with built-in NDAs, invoicing, and payment rails
• Deel Equity: document stock option grants within the platform
• HRIS lite: basic employee records, org chart, time off
• 500+ integrations: Greenhouse, BambooHR, Rippling, Workday, Xero, QuickBooks
• Mobile app for employees
• 24/7 live chat support

G-P’s platform (Meridian) is purpose-built for EOR management — not a broad HR suite. It handles what enterprise HR teams need for EOR: document management, compliance dashboards, co-employment risk monitoring, audit trails. Deep integrations with Workday and SAP for enterprise clients.

If your company runs on Workday/SAP, G-P’s integrations are tighter. If you’re on BambooHR, HiBob, or Rippling, Deel connects more naturally.

Customer Support

G-P: Dedicated account managers for all clients. Enterprise SLAs with defined response times. In-country support across Asia time zones. Rated 4.4/5 on G2 — some reviewers cite slower response for non-enterprise accounts.

Deel: 24/7 live chat and a global support team. Rated 4.8/5 on G2 specifically for support quality. Enterprise clients get dedicated success managers. Response times are consistently faster at the standard tier.

Who Should Choose G-P

• Enterprise companies (500+ employees globally) with strict vendor compliance requirements
• Hiring in Japan, China, or Indonesia where G-P’s in-country legal expertise is a genuine differentiator
• Regulated industries: financial services, pharmaceutical, defence, government contractors
• Companies whose procurement team requires ISO 27001, SOC 2, or specific insurance thresholds
• Already on Workday or SAP — G-P’s integrations are deeper here

Who Should Choose Deel

• Growth-stage to mid-market companies (under 500 employees globally)
• Speed is a priority — you need someone onboarded in under a week
• You want contractor + EOR on one platform (G-P’s contractor product is thin)
• You value transparent self-serve pricing over custom enterprise quotes
• Hiring primarily in Singapore, India, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam — Deel’s compliance is solid here

Frequently Asked Questions

Is G-P actually more compliant than Deel? In regulated markets like Japan, China, and Indonesia — yes, G-P’s in-country legal infrastructure gives it a genuine edge. In Singapore, India, Philippines, and Malaysia, Deel’s compliance is functionally equivalent. The compliance gap is real but market-specific.

Can I negotiate G-P’s pricing? Yes, for 20+ employees G-P will negotiate. The $699/mo rate is a starting point. Large enterprise contracts typically land in the $500–600/mo range per employee. Deel’s pricing is more transparent and less negotiable.

Does G-P support contractor management? G-P’s contractor offering is limited compared to Deel. If you need to manage both EOR employees and contractors (freelancers, consultants) on one platform, Deel is significantly better.

Which has better coverage in China? Both have owned China coverage. G-P operates through a WFOE and has deeper China employment law expertise. Deel’s China operation is solid but newer. For China hiring, G-P is the safer choice for large or regulated enterprises; Deel is acceptable for most standard professional roles.

Does G-P have a self-serve platform or do I need to go through sales? G-P requires a sales conversation for all accounts — there’s no self-serve onboarding. Deel has fully self-serve onboarding with published pricing. If you want to sign up and start hiring without a sales process, Deel is the only option here.

AK Anchal Katyal Published January 1, 2026