Oyster pricing
Oyster is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per contractor / month, after 30 days free.
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $29 per contractor / month, after 30 days free
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Global Contractors is free for the first 30 days
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Global Contractors | $29per contractor / month, after 30 days free | Contracts in 180+ countries, payments in 120+ currencies, ID checks, invoice and expense handling and a misclassification analyzer. |
| Employer of Record | $699per employee / month, billed monthly | Employment in 120+ countries with multi-currency payroll, expenses, time off, onboarding specialists and local experts. Annual seats cost less. |
Read from oysterhr.com on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Oyster before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Oyster
- StartupsStartup discount of up to $1,200 per hire
Companies that raised pre-seed, seed or Series A, or are bootstrapped with under 50 employees, save up to $1,200 per team member on EOR fees in their first 12 months.
Stated on oysterhr.com - NonprofitOyster for Impact discounts
Certified nonprofits and B Corporations anywhere can enroll in Oyster for Impact for discounts on Oyster's global employment products.
Stated on oysterhr.com - Annual discountLower EOR fee with annual seats
Oyster sells Employer of Record seats billed annually at a reduced fee; the pricing page does not give the figure.
Stated on oysterhr.com - Other savingsOyster for Refugees
Companies hiring refugee talent through Oyster can do so at no cost or at a discount, according to its pricing page.
Stated on oysterhr.com
How Oyster's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster | $29 per contractor / month, after 30 days free | No | |
| Deel | $29 per employee / month for self-service US payroll | No | Compare |
| Remote | $29 per employee / month and up, Global Payroll | No | Compare |
| Rippling | Paid | No | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Oyster pricing questions
Is Oyster free?
No, Oyster is a paid product, but you can try it first. Global Contractors is free for the first 30 days.
How much does Oyster cost?
Oyster lists 2 plans. Global Contractors: $29 per contractor / month, after 30 days free. Employer of Record: $699 per employee / month, billed monthly. Prices were read from oysterhr.com on Oct 17, 2026.
Does Oyster have a free trial?
Yes. Global Contractors is free for the first 30 days.
Is Oyster cheaper with annual billing?
Lower EOR fee with annual seats. Oyster sells Employer of Record seats billed annually at a reduced fee; the pricing page does not give the figure.
Does Oyster have a nonprofit discount?
Oyster for Impact discounts. Certified nonprofits and B Corporations anywhere can enroll in Oyster for Impact for discounts on Oyster's global employment products.
Does Oyster have a startup program?
Startup discount of up to $1,200 per hire. Companies that raised pre-seed, seed or Series A, or are bootstrapped with under 50 employees, save up to $1,200 per team member on EOR fees in their first 12 months.
When were Oyster's prices last checked?
On Oct 17, 2026, against oysterhr.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.