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Deel vs Oyster HR

The short answer

Deel’s employer of record costs $599 per employee a month in 130+ countries; Oyster’s costs $699 in 120+ countries. For contractors the order flips: Oyster charges $29 per active contractor a month, Deel $49.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 17 sources, most recently checked

Deel

Starting price
$599/employee/mo (EOR plan)1
Best for
Companies hiring in 130+ countries via EOR

Choose Deel if

  • You hire employees abroad: EOR at $599 a month in 130+ countries.
  • You also need US payroll or a US PEO in the same account.
  • You want 24/7 support, including over Slack.
  • You want HR, IT device management and immigration support too.

What Deel costsAlternatives to Deel

Oyster HR

Not scored in Employer of Record (EOR)15 of 26 facts verified
Starting price
$699/employee/mo2
Best for
Companies hiring a few EOR employees abroad

Choose Oyster HR if

  • You mostly pay contractors: $29 a month each, free for the first 30 days.
  • You want to try first: Oyster offers a free trial.
  • You want onboarding in as little as 48 hours.
  • You want hands-on HR advisory by the hour (People Partner Services, $300 an hour).

What Oyster HR costsOyster HR alternatives

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Deel wins 2Oyster HR wins 02 ties

Deel vs Oyster HR by dimension
DimensionDeelOyster HR
PricingDeel’s EOR costs $599 per employee a month and Oyster’s $699. For contractors Oyster costs $29 a month and Deel $49. Both ask for a refundable deposit for EOR hires. EOR security deposit: 1 to 1.5 times all monthly charges per EOR hire (salary, employer costs, fixed allowances and management fees), refunded after the final invoice; higher in some countries, Larger EOR deposit for contract changes: two months to remove probation, add more than 8 PTO days above the legal minimum or transfer accrued benefits; one extra month per added month of notice, Currency conversion: foreign exchange rates apply when the deposit is not paid or refunded in the currency of the hire’s country3$599/employee/mo (EOR plan)$699/employee/mo
CapabilitiesDeel covers EOR, contractors, a US PEO, global and US payroll, HR, IT and immigration support. Oyster covers EOR, global contractors, HR advisory, benefits, visa sponsorship and salary insights. Payroll, HR, IT, Benefits, Hire, Mobility, EOR, PEO412 of 12 core capabilities7 of 12 core capabilities
Fit and supportDeel offers 24/7 support by chat, email, phone and Slack. Oyster includes onboarding and offboarding specialists and HR expert access in its subscription. 24/75Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesNot stated
SecurityDeel states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Oyster states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Yes6SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, GDPR

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Key differences

Where Deel and Oyster HR differ (3)
AttributeDeelOyster HR
Free trial12
Typical implementation1–2 weeks for SMBs (Deel Payroll); phased rollout for larger companies6As fast as 48 hours to onboard7
EOR countries130+ countries1120+ countries2
Show 9 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (9)
AttributeDeelOyster HR
Pricing modelPer employee1Per employee2
Price transparencyPublished1Published2
API89
Webhooks810
Single sign-onSAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, Okta1112
SOC 2 Type II613
GDPR program614
Contractor payments12
Founded201915201916

Price by headcount

  • Deel EOR$599/employee/mo1
  • Oyster HR Employer of Record$699/employee/mo2
Estimated list price per month by scenario
EmployeesDeel EOROyster HR Employer of Record
10$5,990/mo (lowest)$6,990/mo
50$29,950/mo (lowest)$34,950/mo
200$119,800/mo (lowest)$139,800/mo

The lowest monthly cost in each row is highlighted.

Monthly list price of each product’s entry plan with published per-employee pricing.

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Deel’s EOR costs $599 per employee a month and Oyster’s $699. For contractors Oyster costs $29 a month and Deel $49. Both ask for a refundable deposit for EOR hires.

Capabilities. Deel covers EOR, contractors, a US PEO, global and US payroll, HR, IT and immigration support. Oyster covers EOR, global contractors, HR advisory, benefits, visa sponsorship and salary insights.

Integrations. Deel lists 200+ integrations, including Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, NetSuite and Greenhouse. Oyster connects to ADP Workforce Now, TriNet, Workable, Ashby and Slack, among others.

Fit and support. Deel offers 24/7 support by chat, email, phone and Slack. Oyster includes onboarding and offboarding specialists and HR expert access in its subscription.

Security. Deel states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Oyster states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR.

Neither one?

Remote

Remote has the highest LeadChange Score in Employer of Record (EOR) after excluding these two (9.1/10).

From $599/employee/mo (Employer of Record plan, annual)17

Remote review

Frequently asked questions

Is Deel cheaper than Oyster?

For employees, yes: Deel’s EOR costs $599 per employee a month against Oyster’s $699, so five hires cost $2,995 a month in Deel fees and $3,495 with Oyster. For contractors, Oyster costs less: $29 a month per active contractor against Deel’s $49.

In how many countries can Deel and Oyster hire?

Deel employs through its EOR in 130+ countries and runs 130+ entities of its own. Oyster employs in 120+ countries and issues contractor agreements in 180+.

What deposit do Deel and Oyster ask for an EOR hire?

Deel asks for 1 to 1.5 times all monthly charges per EOR hire, refunded after the final invoice, and more for some contract changes such as removing probation. Oyster also requires a refundable deposit before an EOR team member starts.

Do Deel and Oyster offer benefits for international employees?

Deel’s EOR includes global and US benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, mental health, fertility and 401(k). Oyster sells local and global benefits packages as an add-on.

Do Deel and Oyster have a free trial?

Oyster offers one, and its Global Contractors plan is free for the first 30 days. Deel offers no free trial and bills month to month.

Can Deel and Oyster help with visas?

Deel offers immigration support through Deel Mobility. Oyster offers visa sponsorship as an optional add-on. Both pay contractors in 120+ currencies.

Is Deel or Oyster HR more secure?

Both Deel and Oyster HR state SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Deel states ISO 27001 (unverified for Oyster HR).

Who are Deel’s biggest competitors?

Deel ranks #3 of 8 in our employer of record (EOR) ranking. Besides Oyster HR, the highest-scored are Remote, Velocity Global, and Atlas HXM. Every alternative, matched to the reason you might switch: Deel alternatives.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Deel deel.com/pricing“Hire employees globally without opening a local entity. Deel's EOR handles contracts, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Starting at $125 per US PEO employee per month Starting at $599 per EOR employee per month” “Yes, You can explore Deel’s platform with a free demo or talk to our team to see how it fits your needs before making a decision.”
  2. Oyster HR oysterhr.com/pricing“Employer of Record Hire, pay, and manage full-timers without entity setup USD 699 per employee/month” “Free for 30 days then USD 29 per contractor/month”
  3. Deel Help Center About EOR deposit calculations (Deel help center)“The standard deposit is between 1 - 1.5 all monthly charges, including employee salary, employer costs, fixed allowances, and management fees.”
  4. Deel deel.com“"Local and global payroll, your way." "One HR system for every worker." "Get 3 months free of PEO"”
  5. Deel Help Center help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4407737725201-How-Much-Does-Deel-Cost“Feel free to also get in touch with our support team, as we have agents available 24/7 to assist you!”
  6. Deel deel.com/solutions/payroll“SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR-compliant.” “SMBs can typically go live in 1–2 weeks. Larger or multi-entity organizations follow a phased rollout with a dedicated implementation manager and clear country playbooks.”
  7. Oyster HR oysterhr.com“Compliant onboarding in as fast as 48 hours in 180+ countries”
  8. Deel developer.deel.com/home“REST, webhooks, MCP, and a CLI for hiring, payroll, HR, and compliance.” “Subscribe to contracts, payments, timesheets, and approvals.”
  9. Oyster HR oysterhr.com/developer-api“All with the Oyster API”
  10. Oyster HR docs.oysterhr.com/reference/post_oauth2-token-1“agreement_signedwebhookhiring”
  11. Deel Help Center help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/22184491367953-How-to-setup-SAML-2-0-Integration-with-Okta-for-Single-Sign-On“"use single sign-on (SSO) with Okta as the identity provider (IdP)" "How to Setup OpenID Connect Integration with Okta for Single Sign-On"”
  12. Oyster HR oysterhr.com/security“Oyster supports the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) via single sign-on (SSO) or by logging in with Google and enabling 2FA in your Google account”
  13. Oyster HR trust.oysterhr.com“Certificates and Audit ReportsSOC 1 Type 2SOC 2 Type 2”
  14. Oyster HR oysterhr.com/product/employer-of-record“Know your data is well protected on Oyster with GDPR and SOC2 compliant internal practices”
  15. Deel deel.com/about“Founded in 2019, Deel’s technology helps companies simplify every aspect of managing an international workforce”
  16. Oyster HR oysterhr.com/who-we-are“Back in 2019, Oyster began with a question: How can we make global employment easier for companies and talented workers?”
  17. Remote Remote pricing (Remote)“Starting at $599 employee per month, for annual contracts”

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