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Multiplier vs Oyster HR

Multiplier logo

Multiplier

HR

Employ anyone, anywhere

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Oyster HR logo

Oyster HR

HR

Global employer of record and contractor payments

From
On request
Rated
-

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Multiplier and Oyster HR actually diverge.

Attributes where Multiplier and Oyster HR differ
AttributeMultiplierOyster HR
Starting price$40/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

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 Multiplier

  • Global Employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Multi-currency Payments
  • BambooHR
  • Workday

Only in Oyster HR

Nothing recorded that Multiplier does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Multiplier

No use cases recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

Oyster HR

  • Global employment compliancenot Multiplier
  • Multi-country contractor managementnot Multiplier
  • International payroll processingnot Multiplier

Where each one falls short

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

Multiplier

Nothing recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

Oyster HR

  • No published pricing for Benefits package add-on
  • No published pricing for Visa sponsorship
  • No published pricing for Salary Insights tool or Oyster Shell subscription
  • Add-on features require separate quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

Multiplier

$40/month
  • Contractor$40/month
    • Contractor Management
    • Payments
    • Compliance
  • Employer of Record$400/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

Oyster HR

On request
  • Employer of Record (EOR)$699/month
    • Per employee pricing
    • Compliant employment in 120+ countries
    • Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies
  • Global Contractors$29/month
    • Per contractor pricing
    • First 30 days free
    • Instant contracts in 180+ countries
  • People Partner Services$300/hour
    • Project-based HR advisory
    • Support for EOR and own entities
    • Flexible scope from advice to full execution

Which should you pick?

Choose Multiplier if

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

Choose Oyster HR if

Nothing in the data separates Oyster HR from Multiplier on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

Is Multiplier or Oyster HR better?
Neither clearly leads. Multiplier starts at $40/month and Oyster HR at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Multiplier or Oyster HR?
Multiplier starts at $40/month and Oyster HR at On request.
Does Multiplier or Oyster HR run on more platforms?
Multiplier runs on Web, Ios, Android. Oyster HR runs on Web.
What can Multiplier do that Oyster HR cannot?
Multiplier covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Oyster HR: How much does Oyster EOR cost?

Oyster Employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month in USD. This includes compliant employment in 120+ countries, multi-country payroll, automated reporting, onboarding/offboarding, and local expert guidance. Annual discounts apply, and a refundable deposit is required.

Source
Oyster HR: What is the cost of Oyster Global Contractors?

Oyster Global Contractors costs $29 per contractor per month after a free 30-day trial. Includes instant contracts in 180+ countries, multi-currency payments, identity verification, and invoice management. No minimum team size.

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Oyster HR: What currencies and payment methods does Oyster accept?

Oyster accepts USD, EUR, GBP, and CAD. Payment methods include direct debit and wire transfers. Currency conversion fees apply when paying in a currency different from the employment contract currency.

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Oyster HR: Does Oyster offer discounts for nonprofits or startups?

Oyster for Impact provides discounts for nonprofits and B-corps. Startups can save up to $1,200 on EOR subscription fees. Refugees receive no-cost or discounted access to employment services.

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