Oyster HR
Oyster HR Pricing
Oyster HR pricing from the vendor’s own pricing page: 3 plans, cost by headcount, and the extra fees to budget for.
- starting price
- $699/employee/mo
Oyster HR plans
Employer of Record
$699/employee/mo
- Compliant employment in 120+ countries
- Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies
- Automated expenses, time-off, and reports
Global Contractors
$29/contractor/mo
Per active contractor, monthly; free for first 30 days
- Instant contracts in 180+ countries
- Contractor payments in 120+ currencies
- In-app identity verification and onboarding
People Partner Services
$300/hour
Hourly, project-based
- Project-based HR advisory
- Support for EOR and your own entities
- Flexible scope, from advice to full execution
Price at a glance
Starting price per employee
$699/employee/mo
Pricing model
Per employee
Price transparency
Published
Free trial
Yes
Minimum employees
1
Oyster HR cost by company size
- Employer of Record$699/employee/mo
| Employees | Employer of Record |
|---|---|
| 1 | $699/mo$25,164 over 3 yrs |
| 5 | $3,495/mo$125,820 over 3 yrs |
| 10 | $6,990/mo$251,640 over 3 yrs |
| 25 | $17,475/mo$629,100 over 3 yrs |
| 50 | $34,950/mo$1,258,200 over 3 yrs |
| 100 | $69,900/mo$2,516,400 over 3 yrs |
List prices before discounts and add-ons.
Extra and hidden costs
Implementation fee
Implementation: None; setup, onboarding, HR expert access and terminations are included in the subscription fee.
Refundable deposit required for EOR team members to initiate the engagement
Listed by the vendor
Currency conversion fee if paying in a currency different from the contract currency
Listed by the vendor
Optional Oyster Shell misclassification protection add-on
(aggregate protection up to USD 500,000) for contractors
Optional add-ons
Benefits package, visa sponsorship, salary insights, People Partner Services
Is it worth the price?
92nd percentileOyster HR at $17,475/mo vs a category median of $13,725 (list price per month at 25 employees, 12 employer of record (EOR) products with published prices).
At 25 employees, Oyster HR lists at $17,475 a month. Of the 12 employer of record (EOR) products with published prices, 10 cost less, 1 cost the same and 0 cost more.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $199/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan) | Per employee | Skuad plans and prices |
 | $319/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan) | Per employee | What Rivermate costs |
 | $399/employee/mo | Per employee | What Playroll costs |
 | $459/employee/mo | Per employee | Multiplier pricing |
| Globalization Partners (G-P) | $599/employee/mo | Per employee | What Globalization Partners (G-P) costs |
 | $699/employee/mo | Per employee | Oyster HR pricing |
Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.
Oyster HR price comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How much does Oyster cost?
Employer of Record is $699 per active team member per month, and Global Contractors is $29 per contractor per month after 30 free days. Add-ons and a refundable EOR deposit are extra.
Does Oyster charge a setup fee?
No. Setup, onboarding, HR expert access and terminations are included in the subscription fee.
Is there a free trial for Oyster?
Global Contractors is free for the first 30 days. No free trial is stated for EOR.
What plans does Oyster HR offer?
Oyster HR lists 3 plans: Employer of Record ($699/employee/mo), Global Contractors ($29/contractor/mo), and People Partner Services ($300/hour). List prices, before discounts and add-ons.
What do alternatives to Oyster HR cost?
At 25 employees Oyster HR lists at $17,475 a month; the lowest-priced alternatives compared here are Skuad ($4,975, $12,500 less), Rivermate ($7,975, $9,500 less), and Playroll ($9,975, $7,500 less), at list price.
How much does Oyster HR cost per month?
On its lowest published plan ($699 per head), Oyster HR comes to about $6,990 a month for 10 employees and $34,950 for 50, at list price before add-ons and taxes; the Employer of Record plan lists at $699/employee/mo. How that compares across the category: What employer of record (EOR) costs.
Is Oyster HR cheaper than Deel?
No, at list price. For 25 employees Oyster HR comes to $17,475 a month against $14,975 for Deel. Features, support and contract terms side by side: Oyster HR vs Deel.
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