Provider profile
Oyster
Compliance-first EOR with hands-on HR support in 120+ countries
Overview
Oyster is a global employment platform offering Employer of Record services in 120+ countries, alongside contractor management in 180+ countries. Its flat monthly fee includes setup, onboarding, access to HR experts and terminations. Teams that value hands-on support and compliance guidance often shortlist it.
Pros
- No extra fees for setup, onboarding, HR expert access or terminations
- Onboarding in as little as 48 hours
- Responsive, helpful support praised in user reviews
- Visa sponsorship, benefits and HR advisory available as add-ons
- Annual seat-based plan with a lower rate
Cons
- Highest standard EOR rate among the major providers
- Requires a refundable deposit for each EOR employee
- No phone support, per user reviews
- EOR covers 120+ countries, fewer than Deel
Best for
Teams that want hands-on HR support and compliance guidance
Pricing notes
EOR is $699 per employee per month on monthly billing, excluding salary and employer taxes, with annual seat-based discounts available. Oyster says setup, onboarding, HR expert access and terminations are included in the fee, and a refundable deposit is required for each EOR employee. Contractor management is $29 per contractor per month after a 30-day free trial. Confirm a current quote for your hiring countries.
Coverage
Countries from our country guides that Oyster lists publicly. Confirm coverage with the provider before signing.
Alternatives to Oyster
Deel
Global HR and payroll platform covering EOR and contractors.
- Starting price
- From $599/employee/month
- Best for
- Teams mixing contractors and employees across several countries
Remote
Owned-entity EOR for compliance-first teams, with flat pricing and no hidden fees
- Starting price
- From $599/employee/month
- Best for
- Compliance-focused teams hiring in core markets