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Deel vs Oyster

Compare with for 10 people.

Deel
42%
match · $71,880/yr
Oyster
81%
match · $3,480/yr

Oyster is the better fit.

It costs $68,400 less a year for 10 people.

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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.

Deel
EOR
$599.00 × 10 seats$5,990.00
× 12 months$71,880.00
Per year
$599.00 per person / mo
$71,880

Oyster
Entry plan
Smaller bill
$29.00 × 10 seats$290.00
× 12 months$3,480.00
Per year
$29.00 per person / mo
$3,480

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Deel

From $599
G2 4.7 · 7,185 reviews

Companies hiring EOR employees and contractors in several countries that want EOR, payroll, HR and IT from one vendor with public per-person prices.

Oyster

From $29Free plan
G2 4.4 · 1,477 reviews

Small and mid-size teams that want to start with contractors on a free 30-day trial and add EOR employees later, especially startups and impact organizations that qualify for discounts.

Side by side

DeelOyster
PricingEOR $599/employee/month; contractors $49/contractor/month; HR from $5/employee/monthFree account; contractors $29/contractor/month; EOR $699/employee/month
G2 Rating4.7 (7,185 reviews)4.4 (1,477 reviews)
Best ForCompanies hiring EOR employees and contractors in several countries that want EOR, payroll, HR and IT from one vendor with public per-person prices.Small and mid-size teams that want to start with contractors on a free 30-day trial and add EOR employees later, especially startups and impact organizations that qualify for discounts.

Pros and cons

Deel

Pros

  • Public per-person prices for EOR, contractors, payroll, HR and IT
  • Month-to-month billing with no long-term commitment
  • One vendor for EOR, contractors, global and US payroll, HR and IT
  • Many contractor payout options, including Wise, Revolut, PayPal, Payoneer, crypto and the Deel Card

Cons

  • EOR at $599/employee/month costs more than Pebl's listed $399
  • Contractors at $49/month cost more than Remote's or Oyster's $29 start price
  • No free plan; HR starts at $5/employee/month
  • Many products, add-ons and bundles to sort through

Oyster

Pros

  • Free account and 30-day free contractor trial
  • Contractors at $29/month with no minimum team size
  • No setup, onboarding or offboarding fees
  • Startup, nonprofit and B-corp discounts

Cons

  • EOR at $699/month is the highest listed price here
  • EOR employees require a refundable deposit
  • Misclassification protection (Oyster Shell) costs extra
  • Annual EOR pricing not published

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