Oyster
B-Corp Employer of Record across 180+ countries with dedicated HR partners
What is Oyster?
Oyster is a B-Corp-certified Employer of Record platform for hiring full-time employees and contractors across 180+ countries, plus global payroll and US PEO. It positions itself as the most human EOR with dedicated HR experts, transparent pricing, and visa/relocation support included. Onboarding can complete in as little as 48 hours.
Recruiting, HR, payroll, talent intelligence, interviewing, onboarding, and people operations tools.
See the full Recruiting & HR guide to compare more tools, buyer criteria, and related workflows.
Use cases to evaluate
Hire a full-time employee in a country other EORs do not cover
Convert a long-tenured international contractor into a compliant employee
Sponsor a visa or relocate an engineer between countries
Run cross-border payroll in 120+ currencies for an existing distributed team
Fit to evaluate
Globally distributed startups (50-500 employees) hiring in unusual jurisdictions
Mission-driven companies that value B-Corp certified vendors
HR leaders who want a named HR partner, not just a ticketing queue
Engineering and design teams hiring senior talent that needs relocation/visa
Business fit
Right for you if you want EOR coverage in a very wide country footprint (180+) and value a human, advisory-style HR partner over a self-serve dashboard. Right for you if visa sponsorship, relocation, or converting contractors to employees is a near-term need. Skip if you want the lowest possible per-employee price (Remote/Deel often undercut on EOR). Skip if you primarily need US-only payroll or do not value the B-Corp/ethical-employment positioning.
How to evaluate Oyster
Use this category when hiring, onboarding, or HR administration needs more consistency.
Confirm the exact workflow
Map Oyster to one concrete workflow first, such as hire a full-time employee in a country other eors do not cover. Avoid buying before the owner, trigger, output, and success metric are clear.
Check category fit
Compare applicant tracking, interview workflows, payroll, onboarding, and analytics.
Compare practical alternatives
Shortlist Oyster against RemoteOK, Nomads.com, Ashby so the decision is based on fit, effort, and workflow ownership rather than brand recognition alone.
Validate cost and rollout effort
EOR $699 per employee/month (employment in 120+ countries, payroll in 120+ currencies). Global Payroll $29 per employee/month. Global Contractors free for 30 days then $29/contractor/month. US PEO $114 per employee/month. People Partner Services $300/hour for project-based HR advisory. Monthly or annual billing (annual discounts available); accepts USD, EUR, GBP, CAD via direct debit or wire. Also confirm implementation time, support needs, and whether the medium setup matches your team.
Compare Oyster with alternatives
Use this quick comparison before booking demos or moving data into a new system.
| Primary workflow | Hire a full-time employee in a country other EORs do not cover, Convert a long-tenured international contractor into a compliant employee |
|---|---|
| Best-fit team | Globally distributed startups (50-500 employees) hiring in unusual jurisdictions, Mission-driven companies that value B-Corp certified vendors |
| Implementation effort | Medium setup and maintenance profile |
| Pricing check | Published pricing |
| Closest alternatives | RemoteOKNomads.comAshbyGreenhouse |
Oyster pricing
| Model | Published pricing |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | EOR $699 per employee/month (employment in 120+ countries, payroll in 120+ currencies). Global Payroll $29 per employee/month. Global Contractors free for 30 days then $29/contractor/month. US PEO $114 per employee/month. People Partner Services $300/hour for project-based HR advisory. Monthly or annual billing (annual discounts available); accepts USD, EUR, GBP, CAD via direct debit or wire. |
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Common questions about Oyster
What is Oyster?
Oyster is a B-Corp-certified Employer of Record platform for hiring full-time employees and contractors across 180+ countries, plus global payroll and US PEO. It positions itself as the most human EOR with dedicated HR experts, transparent pricing, and visa/relocation support included. Onboarding can complete in as little as 48 hours.
What is Oyster used for?
Common use cases: Hire a full-time employee in a country other EORs do not cover; Convert a long-tenured international contractor into a compliant employee; Sponsor a visa or relocate an engineer between countries; Run cross-border payroll in 120+ currencies for an existing distributed team.
How much does Oyster cost?
EOR $699 per employee/month (employment in 120+ countries, payroll in 120+ currencies). Global Payroll $29 per employee/month. Global Contractors free for 30 days then $29/contractor/month. US PEO $114 per employee/month. People Partner Services $300/hour for project-based HR advisory. Monthly or annual billing (annual discounts available); accepts USD, EUR, GBP, CAD via direct debit or wire.
Who is Oyster best for?
Oyster fits Globally distributed startups (50-500 employees) hiring in unusual jurisdictions, Mission-driven companies that value B-Corp certified vendors, HR leaders who want a named HR partner, not just a ticketing queue, Engineering and design teams hiring senior talent that needs relocation/visa. Right for you if you want EOR coverage in a very wide country footprint (180+) and value a human, advisory-style HR partner over a self-serve dashboard. Right for you if visa sponsorship, relocation, or converting contractors to employees is a near-term need. Skip if you want the lowest possible per-employee price (Remote/Deel often undercut on EOR). Skip if you primarily need US-only payroll or do not value the B-Corp/ethical-employment positioning.
What are alternatives to Oyster?
Common alternatives to Oyster include RemoteOK, Nomads.com, Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever, Workable.