Oyster publishes an EOR price of US$699 per employee per month; Safeguard Global prices by quote, so you'll need a written quote to compare.
Oyster: Global employment platform aimed at small and mid-sized distributed teams, with EOR, contractor payments and benefits administration.
Safeguard Global: Global workforce services company offering EOR, global payroll, contractor management, entity setup and outsourced HR.
| Oyster | Safeguard Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$699 / month | Quote-based |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Quote-based |
| Products | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Benefits, Payroll | Employer of Record, Global payroll, Contractor management, Entity setup, Outsourced HR |
| Coverage | 180+ countries (provider claim) | Global coverage (provider claim); see its country pages |
| Headquarters | Fully distributed (incorporated in the USA) | Not stated |
| Founded | 2020 | Not stated |
| Factor | Oyster | Safeguard Global |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$699 / employee / month | Quote only |
| 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). | No published EOR price; the pricing page redirects to an EOR vs entity cost calculator and quote request. |
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 Safeguard Global if…
- You need entity setup and outsourced HR alongside EOR
- You're planning a larger multi-country programme
- 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 Safeguard Global cheaper?
Only Oyster publishes an EOR price, so you'll need a written quote to compare.
What's the main difference between Oyster and Safeguard Global?
Oyster: Global employment platform aimed at small and mid-sized distributed teams, with EOR, contractor payments and benefits administration. Safeguard Global: Global workforce services company offering EOR, global payroll, contractor management, entity setup and outsourced HR.
Do Oyster and Safeguard Global 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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