Oyster pricing (October 2026): plans and what you pay
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Oyster lists 2 plans. Paid plans start at USD 699 per employee per month. That is the same entry price as Remote.
Oyster plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Limits and notes | Billed yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record | USD 699 per employee per month | Annual discounts available | — |
| Contractors | USD 29 per contractor per month | First 30 days free | — |
From Oyster's pricing page, checked 2026-10-12. Prices exclude tax. The vendor's page always has the current price. Price changes are logged in our software price tracker.
What it costs for your team
Monthly cost by team size, in USD at the listed per-employee prices (before tax and add-ons):
| Plan | 1 employee | 5 employees | 10 employees | 25 employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record | USD 699 | USD 3,495 | USD 6,990 | USD 17,475 |
| Contractors | USD 29 | USD 145 | USD 290 | USD 725 |
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Before you buy
- Free account; contractor plan free for the first 30 days.
How Oyster compares on price
| Product | Entry price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Oyster | From USD 699 per employee per month | No |
| Multiplier | From USD 499 per employee per month (monthly contract) | No |
| Deel | From USD 599 per employee per month | No |
| Remote | From USD 699 per employee per month | No |
Oyster ranks 1st of 4 in the best employer of record services ranking. See also: Oyster alternatives, Deel vs Oyster, Oyster vs Remote, Multiplier vs Oyster.