Verified provider
Oyster
VerifiedFounded 2020, headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, 116 countries covered
Last verified 8 Oct 2026Methodology
Scored impartially by Claude Opus 5.5 against the same seven public criteria used for every provider.
Verdict
Oyster is ideal for remote teams wanting monthly flexibility and strong HRIS integrations. Despite higher pricing and variable regional support, its transparent terms and solid compliance make it an efficient global hiring choice
Pricing
Published starting price
699 USD
flat fee per employee per month, billed monthly
What is not included
- FX markup: not published, ask in writing
- Deposit: roughly one month of payroll held
- Off-boarding fee: none reported
- Minimum term: no minimum term reported
- Employer contributions and statutory benefits, which sit on top of salary
Capabilities
- Contractors
- Yes
- Visa support
- Yes
- Equity support
- Yes
- Local benefits
- Yes
- IP assignment
- Yes
- SOC 2
- Yes
- ISO 27001
- Yes
- GDPR posture
- Yes
- Dedicated manager
- Yes
Integrations: BambooHR, Workday, HiBob, Rippling, Greenhouse. Support model: dedicated customer success managers with in-country legal, HR, and compliance experts. Typical onboarding: 3 days.
Pros
- Certified B-Corp status reflecting a strong commitment to ethical employment and global workforce support
- Transparent flat-rate structure starting at $699 per employee per month with zero onboarding or exit fees
- Comprehensive localized benefits guidance and automated compliance checklists for 120+ countries
Cons
- Higher entry price point compared to lightweight or challenger EOR alternatives
- Requires a refundable security deposit to initiate EOR employment engagements
- Geographic reach across directly managed entities is somewhat more selective than legacy multi-partner aggregators
Best for
- Mission-driven organizations and B-Corp focused companies looking for an ethical, compliance-first global EOR partner
- Distributed teams requiring transparent flat-rate pricing without hidden fees for onboarding or offboarding
- Companies seeking robust country-specific insights, benefits benchmarking, and misclassification risk protection
Entity model by country
| Country | Entity model | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| India | Unknown | Not disclosed. Ask before you sign. |
| Philippines | Unknown | Not disclosed. Ask before you sign. |
| South Africa | Unknown | Not disclosed. Ask before you sign. |