# Toptal, Deel Payroll, Workday HCM vs Upwork Comparison

| | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 270 | 6,598 | 1,627 | 3,195 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (85.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (72.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (95.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $15.00 1 Deel Compensation Per Month | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Toptal

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Job Opportunities (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Communication (2 reviews)
- Financial Loss (1 reviews)

### Deel Payroll

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4375 reviews)
- Convenience (2122 reviews)

Cons:
- Payment Issues (1006 reviews)
- High Fees (901 reviews)

### Workday HCM

Pros:
- Ease of Use (153 reviews)
- Comprehensive Features (55 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (40 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (37 reviews)

### Upwork

Pros:
- Ease of Use (665 reviews)
- Job Opportunities (367 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (474 reviews)
- High Fees (454 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (183 reviews) | 9.4 (6132 reviews) | 8.6 (1232 reviews) | 8.8 (2383 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (182 reviews) | 9.5 (6292 reviews) | 8.3 (1253 reviews) | 8.9 (2434 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (70 reviews) | 9.3 (5512 reviews) | 7.7 (347 reviews) | 8.9 (1659 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (65 reviews) | 9.2 (588 reviews) | 7.8 (291 reviews) | 8.8 (655 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (179 reviews) | 9.2 (5342 reviews) | 8.2 (958 reviews) | 8.2 (2125 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (73 reviews) | 9.3 (592 reviews) | 8.3 (273 reviews) | 8.7 (663 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (152 reviews) | 9.5 (6163 reviews) | 8.1 (1197 reviews) | 7.3 (2257 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Toptal

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Deel Payroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Run efficient compensation reviews

Price: $15.00 1 Deel Compensation Per Month

Description: Deel Compensation helps HR teams make cost-efficient compensation decisions, at a faster pace, to keep workers engaged and organizations protected from regulatory fines.

Create compensation bands using Global Salary Insights and external data, share them with custom permissions for pay transparency compliance, and run rules-based compensation cycles that tie pay to performance.

Key Features:
- Compensation review cycles
- Compensation bands
- Total reward profiles

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/deel-payroll/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Workday HCM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Upwork

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: Free

Description: Hire for occasional, project-based work.

Get started for free.*

Key Features:
- Marketplace access — skilled freelancers across thousands of skills
- Talent profiles — portfolios, ratings, and work history
- Hiring tools — proposals and terms in one place

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/upwork/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.1/10 | 611 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (403 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (396 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (231 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (335 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (280 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (346 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 8.0 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 7.9 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.2 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.5 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.0 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 8.2 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | 8.9/10 | 1835 |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.6/10 | 447 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | 9.3 (1688 reviews) | 8.8 (367 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1605 reviews) | 8.6 (323 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1674 reviews) | 8.1 (250 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | 9.3 (1598 reviews) | 8.8 (276 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1554 reviews) | 8.7 (331 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1606 reviews) | 9.0 (329 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1536 reviews) | 8.5 (209 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1513 reviews) | 8.7 (268 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1500 reviews) | 8.4 (175 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1515 reviews) | 8.8 (267 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1486 reviews) | 8.8 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (258 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1510 reviews) | 8.6 (213 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1485 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1467 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1449 reviews) | 8.3 (171 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1446 reviews) | 8.7 (210 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1430 reviews) | 8.3 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1431 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1480 reviews) | 8.5 (295 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1458 reviews) | 8.6 (300 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1510 reviews) | 8.6 (318 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1438 reviews) | 8.6 (272 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.3/10 | 518 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (306 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (278 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (175 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (266 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (298 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (306 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (278 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (175 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (266 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (298 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (280 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (177 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 8.0 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 7.9 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.2 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.5 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.0 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 8.2 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Multi-Country Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | 9.1/10 | 2247 |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.3/10 | 36 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Processing

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi Country** | Not enough data | 9.5 (2041 reviews) | 7.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1661 reviews) | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1680 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rules** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1661 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1709 reviews) | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Country-Specific** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1701 reviews) | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Policies** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1614 reviews) | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **HR/HCM** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1601 reviews) | 8.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1622 reviews) | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Other** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1569 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1575 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1605 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1729 reviews) | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Healthcare HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.7/10 | 32 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Operations

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Personnel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Talent Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regulation and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Compensation Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | 8.9/10 | 751 |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reward Structuring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (219 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (215 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation History** | Not enough data | 9.3 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedded Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.9 (215 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation Data Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (218 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking Data** | Not enough data | 8.7 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pay Equity** | Not enough data | 8.8 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Bands** | Not enough data | 8.8 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 8.0 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 7.9 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.2 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.5 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.0 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 8.2 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Freelancer Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | 8.2/10 | 94 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (65 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (67 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (56 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (58 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (71 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Contracts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (66 reviews) | 
| **Request Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (60 reviews) | 
| **Selection Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (74 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (58 reviews) | 
| **Proposal Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (60 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 

### Career Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.4/10 | 87 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content 

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Employee Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Career Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality 

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.0/10 | 83 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | 9.3/10 | 2946 |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2816 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2759 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.1 (2581 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (2643 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (2611 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2669 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2667 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wage access** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2680 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Pay Equity

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | 8.9/10 | 35 |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.2/10 | 8 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Basic Features

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **High level regression analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Mitigation

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Legislation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regression analysis** | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | 9.1 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Retention** | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.3/10 | 393 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sourcing

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 8.0 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 7.9 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.2 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.5 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.0 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 8.2 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Job Description** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chatbot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.1/10 | 533 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **E-Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Background Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (175 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (229 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (239 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (200 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 8.0 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 7.9 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.2 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.5 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.0 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 8.2 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (274 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents for HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Conversational Assistants** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi‑Language Support & Localization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Task Automation - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Attrition and Engagement Prediction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement & Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System Integration & Data Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Nudges & Conversation Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Human‑in‑the‑Loop Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Powered Candidate Screening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interview & Scheduling Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Interview Agent

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Basic Features - AI Interview Agent

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Bias Audit - AI Interview Agent

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Bias Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PII Info** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Disclosure** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Transcription - AI Interview Agent

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scoring Log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Capability - AI Interview Agent

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Hybrid** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Avatar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Led** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Freelance Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | 9.0/10 | 122 |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | 8.3/10 | 2103 |

#### Hiring

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RFP Creator** | 8.5 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (1462 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | 9.1 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1896 reviews) | 
| **Freelance Screening** | 9.3 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1778 reviews) | 
| **Freelance Profiles** | 9.6 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1884 reviews) | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | 9.2 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (1058 reviews) | 
| **Guidelines and Policies** | 9.0 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (1683 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Builder** | 8.8 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
| **Digital Asset Management** | 8.5 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (1589 reviews) | 

#### Payment

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment Automation** | 9.3 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1847 reviews) | 
| **Secure Payments** | 9.5 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1899 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Currency Payments** | 8.2 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | 8.5 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1586 reviews) | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.3/10 | 29 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.5/10 | 485 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (333 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (255 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (154 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (178 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (258 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (215 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (212 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AI Agents

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toptal** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workday HCM** | 8.3/10 | 269 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 8.0 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 7.9 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.2 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.5 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.0 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 8.2 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Toptal (1):** [Freelance Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelance-platforms)

**Unique to Deel Payroll (5):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Multi-Country Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-country-payroll), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [Compensation Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/compensation-management), [Pay Equity Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pay-equity)

**Unique to Workday HCM (15):** [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Career Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/career-management), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Multi-Country Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-country-payroll), [Healthcare HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-hr), [AI Interview Agent Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-interview-agent), [Pay Equity Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pay-equity), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [AI Agents for HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agents-for-hr)

**Unique to Upwork (2):** [Freelancer Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelancer-management-systems), [Freelance Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelance-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Toptal | Deel Payroll | Workday HCM | Upwork | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 85.6% | 46.8% | 6.0% | 95.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.5% | 43.0% | 21.2% | 4.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.9% | 10.3% | 72.8% | 0.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Toptal

- **Computer Software:** 36.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.0%
- **Design:** 9.2%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Program Development:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Computer Games:** 1.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.9%
- **Entertainment:** 1.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 23.8%

#### Deel Payroll

- **Computer Software:** 16.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.0%
- **Translation and Localization:** 5.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Consulting:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 40.8%

#### Workday HCM

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.5%
- **Computer Software:** 9.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 5.5%
- **Higher Education:** 4.3%
- **Retail:** 3.4%
- **Human Resources:** 3.2%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 46.7%

#### Upwork

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 6.8%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.9%
- **Consulting:** 3.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Design:** 2.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.9%
- **Internet:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 42.1%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Toptal

- [Fiverr](https://www.g2.com/products/fiverr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (462 reviews)
- [CloudDevs.com](https://www.g2.com/products/clouddevs-com/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (163 reviews)
- [lemon.io](https://www.g2.com/products/lemon-io/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [Turing.com](https://www.g2.com/products/turing-com/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Gun.io](https://www.g2.com/products/gun-io/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Freelancer.com](https://www.g2.com/products/freelancer-com/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (173 reviews)
- [Bark.com](https://www.g2.com/products/bark-com/reviews) — 1.6/5 stars (332 reviews)
- [Skyword360](https://www.g2.com/products/skyword360/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Revelo](https://www.g2.com/products/revelo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (130 reviews)
- [Braintrust AIR](https://www.g2.com/products/braintrust-air/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (707 reviews)

### Alternatives to Deel Payroll

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12752 reviews)
- [Remote](https://www.g2.com/products/remote/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4026 reviews)
- [Oyster](https://www.g2.com/products/oyster-oyster/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1491 reviews)
- [G-P](https://www.g2.com/products/g-p/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1018 reviews)
- [Plane](https://www.g2.com/products/plane/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (866 reviews)
- [RemoFirst](https://www.g2.com/products/remofirst/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10553 reviews)
- [RemotePass](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepass/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (573 reviews)
- [Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)](https://www.g2.com/products/pebl-formerly-velocity-global/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (548 reviews)
- [HiBob HRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2335 reviews)

### Alternatives to Workday HCM

- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6395 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5319 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2188 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12752 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1699 reviews)
- [SAP SuccessFactors HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sap-successfactors-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1654 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4221 reviews)
- [Namely](https://www.g2.com/products/namely/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (331 reviews)

### Alternatives to Upwork

- [Fiverr](https://www.g2.com/products/fiverr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (462 reviews)
- [Bark.com](https://www.g2.com/products/bark-com/reviews) — 1.6/5 stars (332 reviews)
- [Skyword360](https://www.g2.com/products/skyword360/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Freelancer.com](https://www.g2.com/products/freelancer-com/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (173 reviews)
- [CloudDevs.com](https://www.g2.com/products/clouddevs-com/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (163 reviews)
- [PeoplePerHour.com](https://www.g2.com/products/peopleperhour-com/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Turing.com](https://www.g2.com/products/turing-com/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Guru.com](https://www.g2.com/products/guru-com/reviews) — 3.2/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Dribbble](https://www.g2.com/products/balkan-brothers-ltd-dribbble/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Pepper](https://www.g2.com/products/pepper-content-pepper/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (496 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Toptal

- Title: [How much do software engineers make on Toptal?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-do-software-engineers-make-on-toptal) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Toptal allows engineers to charge whichever rate they choose "
- Title: [What does Toptal company do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-toptal-company-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Toptal provides the best jobs to talents in the world."
- Title: [Is Toptal better than Upwork?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-toptal-better-than-upwork) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yeah!"
- Title: [How much can you make on Toptal?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-can-you-make-on-toptal) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I currently work with hourly rate of $65/hour, but that's definitely not the limit"

### Deel Payroll

- Title: [What is deel app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deel-app) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Is a finnancial app that allows you, as a contractor or employer, manage all the payment system and logic when it comes to salary and contracts. Whe it comes..."
- Title: [How does Deel work for contractors?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-deel-work-for-contractors) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Deel work as a middleman between the international employees (contractors) and their employers"
- Title: [As a contractor, how do you use deel?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/as-a-contractor-how-do-you-use-deel) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You sign a contract with your client and deel manages all the documentation, payroll, etc"
- Title: [Is it part of the EU?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-deel-an-eor) — 5 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What does Deel do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-deel-do) — 5 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "it simply helps you to transfer your money where ever you are staying and it gives you amazing feature where you can actually add more than one payment or..."

### Workday HCM

- Title: [What is included in Workday HCM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-included-in-workday-hcm) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Almost all of the Human Resource business use cases are available in Workday HCM and Payroll like Employee Profile, Goals and Performance Evaluation, Career,..."
- Title: [Can you explain workday financial in more detail?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-explain-workday-financial-in-more-detail) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Harold, I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2 covering the financial services space, and would be happy to help answer your question. Here is an..."
- Title: [What is Workday HCM used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-workday-hcm-used-for) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Workday HCM is used to manage the full employee lifecycle in one integrated platform. It supports core HR functions such as maintaining employee records,..."

### Upwork

- Title: [Is Upwork better or Fiverr?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/upwork-is-upwork-better-or-fiverr) — 3 comments, 4 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Upwork"
- Title: [As a new user of Upwork, how can I effectively use its proposal bidding system to increase my chances of winning projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/as-a-new-user-of-upwork-how-can-i-effectively-use-its-proposal-bidding-system-to-increase-my-chances-of-winning-projects) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Describe your expertise and show some samples. Try to bid first. Deliver projects on time. Be pricing competitive. Then done. You will grow soon."
- Title: [What is Upwork used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-upwork-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Upwork is a global freelancing platform that connects businesses or individuals (clients) with skilled professionals (freelancers). It’s used for both hiring..."
- Title: [What is Upwork platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-upwork-platform) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Simple one word will give you option to get business from world clients"
- Title: [How Can I grow more on Upwork?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-grow-more-on-upwork) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can Grow on Upwork by learning more new and advanced skills to offer them for selling purposes and earn more and grow, Because, Upwork is the most..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/toptal-vs-deel-payroll-vs-workday-hcm-vs-upwork)