Oyster
The world is your Oyster.
- Countries120+
- Price$699/mo per employee
- Founded2019
- HQDistributed (registered in Delaware, US)
EORPayroll
Best for
- mission-driven organizations
- mid-size teams wanting a simple EOR
Not ideal for
- teams needing a broad standalone global payroll
- buyers who require a disclosed entity model
Reviewed: 2026-06-24
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Google AI Mode Our verdict
A B-Corp EOR focused on simplicity and ethical global hiring — strong for mid-size teams.
- Standout feature
- B-Corp certification with a clean, fast onboarding experience.
- Biggest limitation
- Doesn't disclose its owned-vs-partner entity model, and standalone payroll is still limited (~20+ countries).
Key facts
| Countries covered | 120+ 120+ for EOR employment; the homepage cites up to 180+ including contractor engagements. · source |
|---|---|
| Entity model | — Oyster does not publicly disclose its owned-vs-partner entity split (described by third parties as hybrid). · source |
| Onboarding time | As fast as 48 hours Vendor best-case claim ('as fast as 48 hours'); not a guaranteed SLA. · source |
| Payroll markets | 20+ Standalone Global Payroll launched in ~20+ countries (Oct 2024); current count not published on site. · source |
| Currencies | 120+ |
| Integrations | — Oyster does not publish a total integration count. |
| Security & compliance | SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, B-Corp |
| Support | tickets, email, help center (Response within 24h) |
Pricing
| Plan | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record | Hire and pay full-time employees compliantly | $699/mo per employee |
| Global Contractors | Contracts and payments for contractors | $29/mo per contractor (free 30-day trial) |
| US PEO | — | $114/mo per employee |
Pricing per oysterhr.com/pricing (checked 2026-06-24). People Partner Services available as a $300/hour add-on.
Pros
- B-Corp certified
- 120+ EOR countries with a 48-hour onboarding claim
- contractor payments in 120+ currencies
Cons
- entity model (owned vs partner) not disclosed
- standalone global payroll limited to ~20+ countries
What AI assistants say
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In-depth review
Oyster is a B-Corp-certified Employer of Record focused on simple, ethical global hiring, aimed primarily at mid-size and mission-driven teams.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oyster a B-Corp?
Yes — Oyster is B-Corp certified and positions itself as an ethical EOR (oysterhr.com/who-we-are, checked 2026-06-24).
How much does Oyster EOR cost?
Oyster lists EOR at $699/month per employee, and Global Contractors at $29/month per contractor (oysterhr.com/pricing, checked 2026-06-24).
How many countries does Oyster cover?
120+ for EOR employment, and up to 180+ including contractor engagements (oysterhr.com, checked 2026-06-24).