What it is
Oyster helps companies hire full-time employees abroad through employer-of-record arrangements and pay contractors, with published pricing, a free contractor tier and tools for equity and benefits.
Who it suits
Companies making their first international hires that want clear pricing.
How it charges
EOR priced per employee per month with published rates; contractor management per contractor per month with a free allowance.
Getting started
Sign up, add a hire, review the local employment cost estimate and issue the contract.
At a glance
- Pricing
- Per worker per month
- Free plan
- Contractors (limited)
- Payroll
- Yes (via EOR)
- Tax filing
- Local compliance via EOR
- Headquarters
- Charlotte / remote
- Founded
- 2020
Strengths
- Published, transparent pricing
- Free tier to start
- Good country guides
Watch for
- Uses partner entities in some countries
- Smaller product range than larger rivals
Readers ask2 questions answered
Does Oyster own its entities?
A mix of owned and partner entities depending on country; Oyster discloses which applies.
How quickly can I hire?
Contracts can be issued within days; employment start depends on local notice and onboarding rules.
Run the numbers before you sign up
How it comparesIts standing in 1 comparison
Best transparent pricing for first hires
- Pricing
- Per worker per month 3 of them share this
- Free plan
- Contractors (limited) 1 provider in this comparison
- Payroll
- Yes (via EOR) 1 provider in this comparison
- Tax filing
- Local compliance via EOR 3 of them share this
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