Deel vs Oyster
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Deel
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
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
| Deel | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | EOR $599/employee/month; contractors $49/contractor/month; HR from $5/employee/month | Free account; contractors $29/contractor/month; EOR $699/employee/month |
| G2 Rating | 4.7 (7,185 reviews) | 4.4 (1,477 reviews) |
| Best For | Companies 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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Deel alternatives
Stay with Deel if you want EOR, contractors, payroll, HR and IT from one vendor with public prices. Switch to Remote for cheaper contractors at the same EOR price, or Pebl for the lowest listed EOR fee.
Deel vs Remote
EOR costs the same at both ($599). Pick Deel for the widest coverage and one vendor for HR, IT and visas. Pick Remote if you have many contractors and want lower fees.