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Deel vs Oyster

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Deel

Recruitment

Global payroll and compliance made easy

From
$14/month per worker
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Oyster

Payroll

Hire globally, compliantly

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deel contractor management starts at $49 per contractor per month, so cost scales linearly with every person engaged; Oyster employer of Record is $699 per employee per month, with the discount tied to annual billing
  • They diverge on capability: Deel covers Global Payroll, Oyster covers Global Employment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deel and Oyster actually diverge.

Attributes where Deel and Oyster differ
AttributeDeelOyster
Starting price$14/month per worker$29/month
CategoryRecruitmentPayroll
Founded20192020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deel

  • Global Payroll
  • EOR Services
  • Benefits Administration
  • Immigration Support
  • Xero

Only in Oyster

  • Global Employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Time Off
  • Expenses
  • Lever

Both cover

  • Contractor Management
  • Compliance
  • BambooHR
  • Greenhouse
  • NetSuite
  • QuickBooks
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deel

  • Hiring and paying contractors across multiple countriesnot Oyster
  • Employing staff abroad without opening a local entitynot Oyster

Oyster

  • Hiring employees abroad without setting up a local legal entitynot Deel
  • Onboarding and paying international contractorsnot Deel
  • Getting country specific employment compliance advice for distributed teamsnot Deel

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deel

  • Contractor management starts at $49 per contractor per month, so cost scales linearly with every person engaged
  • Employer of Record starts at $599 per employee per month
  • Contractor of Record is $325 per contractor per month, far above plain contractor management
  • US PEO starts at $125 per employee per month
  • Payroll and HR support are not sold standalone and are bundled inside the EOR and PEO per person prices

Oyster

  • Employer of Record is $699 per employee per month, with the discount tied to annual billing
  • A refundable deposit is required before an EOR engagement starts
  • Contractor management is free for 30 days then $29 per contractor per month
  • HR advisory through People Partner Services is billed at $300 per hour on top of the subscription
  • A currency conversion fee applies when you pay Oyster in a currency other than the contract currency
  • Payments are accepted only by direct debit or wire in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD

Pricing, plan by plan

Deel

$14/month per worker
  • Find Talent (ATS & Talent)$14/month per worker
    • Job posting
    • AI-powered screening
    • Interview scheduling
  • Hire Contractors (Standard)$49/month per contractor
    • Centralized contractor management
    • Multi-currency payments
    • Automated invoicing
  • Hire Contractors (Contractor of Record)$325/month per contractor
    • All Standard contractor features
    • Enhanced compliance and liability coverage
    • Contractor of Record benefits
  • Hire Full-Time Employees (US PEO)$125/month per employee
    • US payroll processing
    • Tax filings
    • Benefits (healthcare, dental, vision, mental health, fertility, 401k)

Oyster

$29/month
  • Global Contractors$29/month
    • Instant contracts in 180+ countries
    • Contractor payments in 120+ currencies
    • Identity verification
  • Employer of Record (EOR)$699/month
    • Compliant employment in 120+ countries
    • Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies
    • Automated expenses, time-off, and reports

Which should you pick?

Choose Deel if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.
Deel review

Choose Oyster if

  • You need global employment.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payroll.
Oyster review

Questions people ask

Is Deel or Oyster better?
Neither clearly leads. Deel starts at $14/month per worker and Oyster at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deel or Oyster?
Deel starts at $14/month per worker and Oyster at $29/month.
Does Deel or Oyster run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Deel best used for?
Deel is most often used for hiring and paying contractors across multiple countries, employing staff abroad without opening a local entity. Of those, hiring and paying contractors across multiple countries and employing staff abroad without opening a local entity are not what Oyster is typically brought in for.
What can Deel do that Oyster cannot?
Deel covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Benefits Administration, Immigration Support. Oyster covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Time Off. Both handle Contractor Management, Compliance, BambooHR, Greenhouse.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deel: What is the lowest Deel pricing tier?

Deel Find Talent (ATS & Talent) starts at $14 per worker per month and includes job posting, AI-powered screening, interview scheduling, candidate management, and integrations.

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Oyster: How much does Oyster charge for Employer of Record services?

Oyster charges $699 per employee per month for EOR services, with annual discounts available. Setup, onboarding, and offboarding are included with no additional charges.

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Deel: How much does Deel charge for contractors?

Deel Hire Contractors costs $49 per contractor per month for standard management or $325 per contractor per month for Contractor of Record services. Both plans include multi-currency payments, automated invoicing, and compliance guidance. No long-term commitments are required.

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Oyster: How much does Oyster charge for Global Contractors?

Oyster's Global Contractors tier costs $29 per contractor per month after a free 30-day trial. The plan covers instant contracts in 180+ countries, payments in 120+ currencies, and contractor management tools.

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Deel: What is the difference between Deel US PEO and Global EOR pricing?

Deel US PEO costs $125 per employee per month for US-based hiring, while Global EOR costs $599 per employee per month for hiring in 100+ countries. Global EOR includes comprehensive benefits, local tax filings, and HR/legal support across different jurisdictions.

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Oyster: What discounts does Oyster offer?

Oyster offers discounts for nonprofits and B-corps through its 'Oyster for Impact' program, startup savings of up to $1,200 on EOR subscriptions, and discounted or waived pricing for refugee support programs.

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Deel: Are there discounts for long-term Deel contracts?

Deel offers month-to-month billing with no long-term commitments required and the ability to scale teams up or down as needed. A current promotional offer provides 3 months complimentary platform fees for qualifying 2+ year PEO contracts signed July-December 2026.

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Oyster: What payment methods does Oyster accept?

Oyster accepts payment by direct debit, wire transfer, and auto-withdrawal. The platform supports multiple currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, and CAD, with fees applied only when paying in a currency different from the contract currency.

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