Oyster's published EOR price starts at US$699 per employee per month (checked on its pricing page on 8 October 2026). 8 of the 10 providers with a published price list a lower starting price.
That fee sits on top of the employee's salary and the employer costs set by local law, which are the same whichever provider you use. Oyster also offers contractor management, benefits and payroll, priced separately.
Our previous listing was "From about US$699, described as plan tiers"; we updated it after re-checking Oyster's pricing page. See the pricing tracker.
| Product | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record (EOR) | From US$699 / employee / month | Published EOR price of USD 699 per employee per month; contractor management is priced separately (USD 29 per contractor per month). |
- Salary and statutory employer costs in each country. See our country guides for these.
- Security deposit, often one or more months of employment cost, usually refundable at the end.
- Currency conversion margin if you pay in a different currency from the employee's salary.
- Benefits above the statutory minimum, such as private health insurance.
- Setup, offboarding and termination costs, including statutory notice and severance.
- Its published EOR price (US$699) is above Deel's (US$599), Multiplier's (from US$459 billed annually) and Pebl's (US$399)
- Confirm local benefits options for Portugal before signing
- Ask for an itemised quote for your exact countries, salaries and start dates.
- Ask whether annual billing or volume changes the rate.
- Ask what the price includes in your country, and whether a country rate or add-ons apply.
- Compare at least one alternative. See Oyster alternatives and the cheapest EOR providers.
How much does Oyster cost?
Oyster publishes an EOR price from US$699 per employee per month, on top of salary and statutory employer costs.
Is Oyster cheaper than Deel?
On published prices, no: Oyster lists US$699 and Deel US$599 per EOR employee per month.
Does Oyster charge a deposit?
Many EOR providers hold a refundable deposit. Ask Oyster for the deposit in your countries and when it's returned.
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- How EOR pricing worksFees, deposits and hidden costs in any EOR quote.