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Oyster HR pricing (2026)

Oyster HR starts at $29/mo (Global Contractors), across 3 plans. Best for mission-driven companies prioritizing ethical global hiring. Every figure links to Oyster HR's own page and the date we captured it.

At a glance

Entry price: $29/mo (Global Contractors)
Free tier: No · 30-day trial
Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
Best for: mission-driven companies prioritizing ethical global hiring; companies needing strong contractor misclassification indemnity; teams hiring contractors across 180+ countries

Oyster HR plans & pricing

All published Oyster HR plans. Sourced per row; quote-only tiers show no price.
Plan	Monthly	Annual	Billing	Notes	Source
Global Contractors	$29	—	per_seat	$29 per contractor per month after a 30-day free trial. Instant contracts in 180+ countries, payments in 120+ currencies, identity verification. No setup fees.	oysterhr.com
Employer of Record	$699	—	per_seat	$699 per employee per month. Compliant employment in 120+ countries, multi-country payroll, automated expenses/time-off, onboarding/offboarding support. Annual discounts available (percentage not disclosed). Refundable deposit required to initiate engagement.	oysterhr.com
US PEO	$114	—	per_seat	$114 per employee per month. Co-employment across US states, payroll processing, benefits administration, HR compliance.	oysterhr.com

Last verified 2026-06-18. Prices fetched and verified from oysterhr.com/pricing on 2026-06-18 (Contractors $29 after 30-day free trial, EOR $699 with refundable deposit, US PEO $114 — all confirmed exact). SOC2 Type II confirmed via official Oyster blog. NOTE: GDPR is per Oyster's Trust Center; the cited SOC2 blog URL does not itself mention GDPR. HIPAA not stated.

Capabilities

Integrations: BambooHR, HiBob, QuickBooks, Xero, Slack, Greenhouse, Zapier.

Key features: Certified B Corp — the only major EOR with this status; Oyster Shell misclassification coverage; Oyster for Refugees program; 30-day free contractor trial.

Plan limits: EOR covers 120+ countries; Contractors cover 180+ countries.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Oyster HR cost?

Oyster HR starts at $29/mo (Global Contractors); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-18.

What are cheaper alternatives to Oyster HR?

Cheaper employer of record (eor) than Oyster HR (entry $29/mo) include Skuad (Payoneer Workforce Management) at $19/mo, RemoFirst at $25/mo. Verified 2026-06-18.

Does Oyster HR support HIPAA?

Oyster HR HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.

Does Oyster HR have a free plan?

Oyster HR free tier: No; 30-day free trial.

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