Bought
Locally
Factory-sealed laptops, phones and peripherals with the official manufacturer warranty, sourced in the Philippines.
The Top Hofy Alternative for Teams in the Philippines.
Hofy, now part of Deel, rents laptops to companies in more than 120 countries. If your people work in the Philippines, Comfx buys, sets up, delivers and retrieves their devices locally, with one team you can call and an itemized quote within 24 hours.
WHY TEAMS SWITCH
A local partner instead of a global catalogue.
Global platforms are built to cover many countries at once. Comfx does one country in depth, so devices are bought, stored and delivered in the Philippines, without cross-border shipping for every new hire.
Bought
Own or
Plan Your Budget
Buy the devices outright, with every item and price listed in one quote and BIR-registered invoices.
Ready on
Day One
Asset tags, your device image, software and accessories prepared before anything ships.
Delivered
& Collected
Insured door-to-door delivery nationwide, and secure pickup when an employee leaves.
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SIDE BY SIDE
Comfx vs Hofy (Deel IT) at a glance
Both help companies get laptops to remote employees. The difference is scope: Hofy is a global rental platform, and Comfx is a hands-on partner for the Philippines.
| Feature | Comfx | Hofy (Deel IT) |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Teams and offices in the Philippines | Distributed teams in 120+ countries |
| How you pay | Buy the devices; itemized quote within 24 hours | Monthly rental of devices |
| Local pricing | Quoted in the Philippines, with BIR-registered invoices and VAT shown separately | Prices based on US list prices, with a country multiplier for taxes and import costs outside the UK, EU and US |
| Devices | Laptops, smartphones, peripherals, hardware and software licenses | Apple and Dell laptops, plus a catalogue of accessories |
| Set-up before delivery | Asset tags, device image, software, accessories and welcome kits | Zero-touch deployment (devices arrive configured) |
| Delivery | Insured door-to-door across Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao | Global delivery |
| Offboarding | Local pickup, inspection, data wipe on request, and redeployment | Device recovery handled by Hofy |
Information about Hofy comes from Hofy’s and Deel’s public websites, checked on 1 November 2026. Their offer can change, so confirm details with them.
When Hofy (Deel IT) is the better fit
- Your employees are spread across many countries and you want one platform for all of them.
- You already run payroll or HR in Deel and want equipment in the same place.
- You prefer to rent devices monthly rather than own them.
When Comfx is the better fit
- Most of your team is in the Philippines. Local buying and delivery avoid per-shipment import duties and customs delays.
- You want to own your devices. Buying gives you assets on your books instead of a monthly bill. Our guide to CapEx vs OpEx for IT hardware helps you compare the total cost.
- You need local paperwork. BIR-registered invoices, serial numbers and genuine licenses, ready for audits.
- You hire in batches. BPO seat ramp-ups and growing offices get devices from local buffer stock instead of waiting on each order.
- You want a person to call. One local team handles quotes, delivery, swaps and pickups.
Already using a global platform?
You don’t have to choose one or the other. Many companies keep a global platform for other countries and use Comfx for the Philippines. Global HR, employer of record and IT deployment platforms can also use Comfx as their local fulfillment partner: they keep the client contract, and we do the purchasing, preparation and delivery on the ground.
How switching to Comfx works
- Tell us what you need. Roles, number of units, standard models or minimum specs, and delivery locations.
- Get an itemized quote within 24 hours. Every device, accessory and service listed with its price.
- We prepare the devices. Asset tags, your image and software, accessories and welcome kits.
- We deliver door-to-door. Insured delivery to offices or home offices anywhere in the Philippines.
- We handle what comes next. Swaps, spare stock, and pickup and redeployment when people leave. See IT asset management for how we track every device.
Start with new hires: devices you rent today stay with their users until they are due back under your current contract.
Hofy and Deel are trademarks of their respective owners. Comfx is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hofy or Deel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about switching from Hofy.
Is Hofy the same as Deel IT?
Yes. Deel announced it was acquiring Hofy in July 2024, and Hofy’s equipment service now runs inside Deel. You will see it called Hofy, Deel IT or Deel equipment.
What is the best Hofy alternative for teams in the Philippines?
If most of your staff work in the Philippines, a local partner is usually the better fit. Comfx buys the devices in the Philippines, sets them up, delivers them door-to-door nationwide and collects them when people leave, so there is no cross-border shipping or import duty per device.
Can we buy the laptops instead of renting them?
Yes. Comfx sells factory-sealed devices with the official manufacturer warranty, so your company owns them. You get an itemized quote within 24 hours and BIR-registered invoices with VAT shown separately.
Do you deliver outside Metro Manila?
Yes. We coordinate insured door-to-door delivery across Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, to offices, branches and employees’ homes. Delivery timelines depend on the location and are confirmed in your quote.
Can Comfx work alongside a global platform like Hofy or Deel?
Yes. Many companies keep a global platform for staff in other countries and use Comfx for the Philippines. Global HR, employer of record and IT deployment platforms can also use Comfx as their local fulfillment partner.
How do we switch without disrupting current employees?
Start with new hires. Comfx equips every new joiner in the Philippines, while devices you already rent stay with their users until they are due back under your current contract. Then replace them on your own schedule.