Oyster review

Oyster aims at US companies hiring abroad for the first time and puts guidance at the center. The EOR plan costs $699 per employee per month, with annual discounts available, and covers compliant employment in 120+ countries, payroll in 120+ currencies, automated expenses, time off and reports, and onboarding and offboarding specialists backed by local experts. Add-ons include benefits packages, visa sponsorship, salary bands for 130+ countries and People Partner Services HR advisory at $300 per hour. Oyster's FAQ says onboarding and terminations are included in the subscription fee, though EOR hires require a refundable deposit. The contractor product is free for 30 days and then $29 per contractor per month. Oyster ranks lower on value because its published EOR price is $100 above Deel, Remote and G-P, and its 120+ country coverage is narrower than several cheaper options.

Who it is for

US companies that value a guided onboarding experience and salary data for setting offers.

Price

EOR $699 per employee per month, annual discounts available; contractors $29.

USD 699 per employee/month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 6, 2026.

Key features

• Compliant employment in 120+ countries
• Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies
• Automated expenses, time off and reports
• Onboarding and offboarding specialists plus local experts
• Add-ons for benefits, visa sponsorship and salary insights across 130+ countries

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Pricing page states setup, onboarding and terminations are covered by the subscription
• Strength: Annual discounts available
• Strength: Salary Insights help set competitive offers
• Weakness: $699 is the highest published EOR price here
• Weakness: A refundable deposit is required for EOR team members
• Weakness: 120+ countries trails the widest rivals

Key facts

• Starting price: $699 per employee per month
• Coverage: 120+ countries
• Payroll currencies: 120+
• Deposit: Refundable deposit required for EOR hires
• Contractors: $29 per contractor per month after 30 days free

Where it ranks

Oyster is No. 9 in our Best Employer of Record Services verdict.