Overview
Oyster is a global employment platform, similar to Deel, offering Employer of Record services, international payroll, and compliant benefits so companies can hire full-time talent in other countries without opening a local entity.
Available On
WebAPI
Key Features
Employer of Record in 180+ countries
Global payroll & benefits
Compliant contract generation
Equity management support
Salary insights by country
Pros
- Broad country coverage comparable to larger EOR competitors
- Transparent, publicly listed pricing by country
- Remote-first company that understands its own market well
Cons
- Smaller brand recognition than Deel or Remote
- EOR costs are still meaningful per employee
- Feature depth in adjacent HR tools is lighter than all-in-one HRIS platforms
Pricing Plans
ContractorPAID
$29/mo
- Contractor payments
- Compliant contracts
EORPAID
$699/mo
- Full-time employment abroad
- Benefits administration
- Payroll included
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Quick Info
Websitewww.oysterhr.com
CategoryHR & People Ops
Team SizeSTARTUP
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2020
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits5.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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