Oyster publishes an EOR price of US$699 and Atlas HXM US$599 per employee per month, so Atlas HXM's headline fee is US$100 a month (US$1,200 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference.
Oyster: Global employment platform aimed at small and mid-sized distributed teams, with EOR, contractor payments and benefits administration.
Atlas HXM: EOR provider that states it employs through owned and operated entities, with contractor (AOR) and visa services.
| Oyster | Atlas HXM | |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$699 / month | From US$599 / month |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Platform fee + country rate |
| Products | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Benefits, Payroll | Employer of Record, Contractor management (AOR), Visa sponsorship add-on |
| Coverage | 180+ countries (provider claim) | Owned and operated entities in 160+ countries (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | Fully distributed (incorporated in the USA) | Not stated |
| Founded | 2020 | Not stated |
| Factor | Oyster | Atlas HXM |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$699 / employee / month | US$599 / employee / month |
| What the price covers | Published EOR price of USD 699 per employee per month; contractor management is priced separately (USD 29 per contractor per month). | Published platform fee from US$599 per employee per month (volume pricing available), plus a country-specific 'Local Employer Services' rate that, per its pricing FAQ, bundles mandatory costs and the cost of doing business there. Contractors (AOR) US$199 per month; NGO pricing from US$399; visa sponsorship is an add-on. |
Consider Oyster if…
- You are a small or mid-sized team hiring a handful of people abroad
- You want a published EOR price rather than quote-only pricing
Consider Atlas HXM if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$599 vs US$699 per employee per month)
- You want a provider that states it uses its own entities
- You're a nonprofit or NGO (separate pricing)
- What is the all-in monthly fee for my specific countries, on annual and monthly billing?
- Do you employ through your own entity or a partner in each country?
- What deposit is required, and how and when is it refunded?
- What currency conversion margin applies to invoices?
- How are benefits, termination costs and offboarding billed?
- Is there a fee for transferring employees to our own entity later?
Use our provider due-diligence checklist for the full list. To check the employment cost on top of either fee, see our country guides.
Is Oyster or Atlas HXM cheaper?
On published prices, Atlas HXM is cheaper: US$599 vs US$699 per employee per month. Compare itemised quotes for your countries, since deposits, currency conversion and benefits affect the total.
What's the main difference between Oyster and Atlas HXM?
Oyster: Global employment platform aimed at small and mid-sized distributed teams, with EOR, contractor payments and benefits administration. Atlas HXM: EOR provider that states it employs through owned and operated entities, with contractor (AOR) and visa services.
Do Oyster and Atlas HXM use their own entities?
Delivery models (owned entity or local partner) can vary by country. Ask each provider to confirm in writing for the countries you hire in.
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