Oyster

Oyster helps companies hire, pay, and manage employees and contractors globally with EOR, payroll, and compliance support.

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Overview

Oyster offers compliant global employment services including contract generation, payroll, benefits, and HR advisory for companies hiring employees and contractors worldwide without needing local entities. It supports 180+ countries with fast onboarding and multi-currency payroll.

Last updated: Jun 29, 2026

Key Features

Compliant Global Hiring

Hire employees and contractors in 180+ countries compliantly without setting up local entities, with legal-reviewed contracts tailored to local laws.

Automated Multi-Country Payroll

Run payroll in 120+ currencies with accurate tax and deduction calculations, automated payslips, and detailed payroll reporting.

Tailored Benefits Packages

Offer competitive, country-specific benefits packages that comply with local regulations and cultural norms, easily managed within the platform.

Streamlined Onboarding and Offboarding

Onboard new hires in as fast as 48 hours with country-specific onboarding managers and handle compliant offboarding including final pay tracking.

Integrated Time-Off and Attendance Management

Manage leave requests, approvals, vacation balances, and timesheets with automated tracking and local holiday updates.

Expert HR Advisory Services

Access white-glove, project-based HR advice from senior experts for complex global workforce management and people strategy.

Platform Integrations

Connect Oyster with existing HRIS, ATS, and accounting systems to automate workflows and maintain synchronized data.

Liability Protection and Data Security

Benefit from expansive liability insurance coverage and GDPR and SOC2 compliant data security practices.

Pros

Supports hiring and payroll in over 180 countries with local compliance.
Fast onboarding process with country-specific support in as little as 48 hours.
Comprehensive payroll automation including multi-currency support and detailed reporting.
Offers tailored benefits packages aligned with local standards.
Provides expert HR advisory services for complex global workforce needs.

Cons

Pricing may be high for small businesses or startups with limited budgets.
Primarily focused on Employer of Record services, less suited for companies with existing local entities.
Currency conversion fees apply if paying in a different currency than contract currency.
Some advanced features like visa sponsorship and salary insights are add-ons with extra costs.
Limited free plan availability, mostly paid subscription-based service.

Pricing

Oyster pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Employer of Record	USD 699	Compliant employment in 120+ countries Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies Automated expenses, time-off, and reports Onboarding & offboarding specialists End-to-end support by local experts
Global Contractors	USD 29	Instant contracts in 180+ countries Contractor payments in 120+ currencies In-app identity verification and onboarding Invoice, expense, and contract management Employee misclassification analyzer
People Services	USD 300	White glove HR advisory Project-based HR guidance Support for complex global workforce situations Tailored to your team’s needs
US PEO	USD 114	Outsource US payroll, benefits, and HR Hire in any US state through co-employment Offer competitive benefits Access liability coverage

Pricing is collected from the official Oyster website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Compliant Global Hiring

Hire employees and contractors in 180+ countries compliantly without setting up local entities, with legal-reviewed contracts tailored to local laws.

Automated Multi-Country Payroll

Run payroll in 120+ currencies with accurate tax and deduction calculations, automated payslips, and detailed payroll reporting.

Tailored Benefits Packages

Offer competitive, country-specific benefits packages that comply with local regulations and cultural norms, easily managed within the platform.

Streamlined Onboarding and Offboarding

Onboard new hires in as fast as 48 hours with country-specific onboarding managers and handle compliant offboarding including final pay tracking.

Integrated Time-Off and Attendance Management

Manage leave requests, approvals, vacation balances, and timesheets with automated tracking and local holiday updates.

Expert HR Advisory Services

Access white-glove, project-based HR advice from senior experts for complex global workforce management and people strategy.

Platform Integrations

Connect Oyster with existing HRIS, ATS, and accounting systems to automate workflows and maintain synchronized data.

Liability Protection and Data Security

Benefit from expansive liability insurance coverage and GDPR and SOC2 compliant data security practices.

Pros

Supports hiring and payroll in over 180 countries with local compliance.
Fast onboarding process with country-specific support in as little as 48 hours.
Comprehensive payroll automation including multi-currency support and detailed reporting.
Offers tailored benefits packages aligned with local standards.
Provides expert HR advisory services for complex global workforce needs.

Cons

Pricing may be high for small businesses or startups with limited budgets.
Primarily focused on Employer of Record services, less suited for companies with existing local entities.
Currency conversion fees apply if paying in a different currency than contract currency.
Some advanced features like visa sponsorship and salary insights are add-ons with extra costs.
Limited free plan availability, mostly paid subscription-based service.

Pricing

Oyster pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Employer of Record	USD 699	Compliant employment in 120+ countries Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies Automated expenses, time-off, and reports Onboarding & offboarding specialists End-to-end support by local experts
Global Contractors	USD 29	Instant contracts in 180+ countries Contractor payments in 120+ currencies In-app identity verification and onboarding Invoice, expense, and contract management Employee misclassification analyzer
People Services	USD 300	White glove HR advisory Project-based HR guidance Support for complex global workforce situations Tailored to your team’s needs
US PEO	USD 114	Outsource US payroll, benefits, and HR Hire in any US state through co-employment Offer competitive benefits Access liability coverage

Pricing is collected from the official Oyster website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

Oyster

Overview

Key Features

Compliant Global Hiring

Automated Multi-Country Payroll

Tailored Benefits Packages

Streamlined Onboarding and Offboarding

Integrated Time-Off and Attendance Management

Expert HR Advisory Services

Platform Integrations

Liability Protection and Data Security

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Key Features

Compliant Global Hiring

Automated Multi-Country Payroll

Tailored Benefits Packages

Streamlined Onboarding and Offboarding

Integrated Time-Off and Attendance Management

Expert HR Advisory Services

Platform Integrations

Liability Protection and Data Security

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

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