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Oyster HR

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Global employment platform making hiring across borders simple

Hire your first international employees with guided compliance and transparent cost breakdowns

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanyOyster HR
HeadquartersSan Francisco, United States
Founded2020
PricingPaid — from $29/mo
Free TrialAvailable
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations8 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Guided hiring workflows that walk you through country-specific employment requirements
  • Built-in benefits and equity management for global employees
  • Total cost calculator gives transparency on employer costs per country before hiring

WEAKNESSES

  • EOR pricing at $599+/employee/month makes it expensive for large distributed teams
  • Some users report slower onboarding times in less common countries

KEY FEATURES

Global Hiring Guides

Country-specific hiring guides covering employment laws, benefits requirements, and statutory obligations

Employer of Record

Hire employees compliantly in 180+ countries with locally compliant contracts and benefits

Total Cost Calculator

Estimate the full cost of employing someone in any country including taxes, benefits, and fees

Equity Management

Grant stock options and equity to international employees with compliance across jurisdictions

WHO IS Oyster HR BEST FOR?

Startups expanding internationally

Hire your first international employees with guided compliance and transparent cost breakdowns

Companies offering equity to global teams

Manage stock option grants across borders with built-in equity compliance tools

INTEGRATIONS

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
FREE TRIAL

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STARTING AT
$29/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
Oyster HR
HQ
San Francisco, United States
FOUNDED
2020
LAST VERIFIED MAR 26, 2026

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PRICING MODEL

BEST FOR

Startups expanding internationally Companies offering equity to global teams

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