Oyster HR pricing in 2026
Published rates and provenance
| Pricing model | HRIS free up to 1,000 employees. EOR from $599/worker/mo. Contractor from $29/contractor/mo. |
|---|---|
| Provenance | vendor-published list rate |
| Cheapest rate | Oyster HRIS free up to 1,000 employees (list, published) |
| PEPM band (low / mid / high) | $0.00 $4.00 $10.00 |
| Implementation fee band | $0.00 to $2,000 |
| Source | https://www.oysterhr.com/pricing [1] |
| Last re-verified | 2026-06-20 |
| Recent changes | Free HRIS tier remains in place in 2026. EOR list at $599/worker/mo holds; country uplifts apply. |
What the buying committee actually pays
Oyster monetises EOR and Global Payroll. The HRIS is a wedge. Renewal-uplift on multi-year contracts averages 12% per year unless capped in the MSA [2].
Oyster HRIS vs Oyster EOR per worker?
HRIS is free up to 1,000 employees. EOR is $599/worker/mo as the US baseline with country uplifts of $100-$300 for tax-complex jurisdictions.
How does contractor pricing scale by country?
Contractor management starts at $29/contractor/mo flat. Country-specific tax form coverage (Form 1099, IR35, German Freiberufler) is bundled at no upcharge.
What additional fees apply?
Benefits enrolment is bundled into EOR. Equipment provisioning is a per-event fee charged through Oyster Hardware Hub. Visa support is bundled into EOR at no extra subscription line.
When does Oyster beat Deel or Remote.com?
For UK-headquartered companies hiring in Europe, where Oyster's EU coverage and B Corp positioning resonates. Deel wins on EOR breadth (150+ countries); Remote wins on transparent country-specific pricing.
How does Oyster handle multi-country payroll fees?
Global Payroll is sold as a separate product. Per-country fees in observed quotes run $25-$60/worker/mo on top of the EOR or local-payroll base line.