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Nmbrs vs Oyster

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Nmbrs

Payroll

Dutch and Swedish payroll and HR sold largely through accountants, owned by Visma since 2017

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oyster logo

Oyster

Payroll

Hire globally, compliantly

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nmbrs coverage is the Netherlands and Sweden only, so any international group will run Nmbrs alongside other payroll systems and reconcile them manually.; Oyster employer of Record is $699 per employee per month, with the discount tied to annual billing
  • They diverge on capability: Nmbrs covers Dutch payroll engine, Oyster covers Global Employment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nmbrs and Oyster actually diverge.

Attributes where Nmbrs and Oyster differ
AttributeNmbrsOyster
Starting priceOn request$29/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Payroll).

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 Nmbrs

  • Dutch payroll engine
  • Swedish payroll
  • Collective agreement handling
  • Employee self service
  • HR records
  • Accountant workspace
  • Open API
  • Journal export

Only in Oyster

  • Global Employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Time Off
  • Expenses
  • BambooHR

What people use each for

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

Nmbrs

  • A Dutch company that wants payroll calculated and filed in-country rather than routed through an international aggregatornot Oyster
  • An accountancy firm running payroll for dozens of client companies from one workspacenot Oyster
  • A Dutch subsidiary of an international group that needs correct CAO and pension fund handlingnot Oyster
  • An HR or time tracking vendor that needs a documented API to push hours and changes into Dutch payrollnot Oyster

Oyster

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

Where each one falls short

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

Nmbrs

  • Coverage is the Netherlands and Sweden only, so any international group will run Nmbrs alongside other payroll systems and reconcile them manually.
  • Most customers buy through an accountancy or payroll bureau, which means the price, the service level and the escalation path are set by an intermediary rather than by Visma.
  • English documentation and support lag behind the Dutch material, which slows down international finance teams trying to understand what a declaration actually contains.
  • The HR modules are basic next to a dedicated HRIS, so companies typically pair Nmbrs with another system and maintain an integration between them.
  • Ownership by Visma places it inside a large portfolio with overlapping payroll products, and buyers should ask where Nmbrs sits in that portfolio before committing to a long contract.

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

Nmbrs

On request
  • Nmbrs$undefined/year
    • Priced per employee per month, commonly resold by accountancy firms
    • Payroll and HR modules licensed separately
    • Direct pricing differs from partner pricing

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 Nmbrs if

  • You need dutch payroll engine.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want swedish payroll.
Nmbrs review

Choose Oyster if

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

Questions people ask

Is Nmbrs or Oyster better?
Neither clearly leads. Nmbrs starts at On request and Oyster at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nmbrs or Oyster?
Nmbrs starts at On request and Oyster at $29/month.
Does Nmbrs or Oyster run on more platforms?
Nmbrs runs on Web, iOS, Android. Oyster runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Nmbrs best used for?
Nmbrs is most often used for a dutch company that wants payroll calculated and filed in-country rather than routed through an international aggregator, an accountancy firm running payroll for dozens of client companies from one workspace, a dutch subsidiary of an international group that needs correct cao and pension fund handling, an hr or time tracking vendor that needs a documented api to push hours and changes into dutch payroll. Of those, a dutch company that wants payroll calculated and filed in-country rather than routed through an international aggregator and an accountancy firm running payroll for dozens of client companies from one workspace are not what Oyster is typically brought in for.
What can Nmbrs do that Oyster cannot?
Nmbrs covers Dutch payroll engine, Swedish payroll, Collective agreement handling, Employee self service. Oyster covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nmbrs: Does Nmbrs actually file Dutch payroll taxes?

Yes. It calculates wage tax and submits the loonaangifte to the Belastingdienst, along with pension fund and sector scheme declarations. It is not an aggregator passing data to a bureau.

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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Nmbrs: Which countries does it cover?

The Netherlands and Sweden. Nowhere else.

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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Nmbrs: Do I buy it direct or through an accountant?

Both are possible, but most Dutch customers come through an accountancy or payroll administration firm, and the price and support come from that firm.

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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Nmbrs: Who owns Nmbrs?

Visma, the Nordic business software group, acquired it in 2017.

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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