Oyster HR Pricing
Complete pricing breakdown for Oyster HR including all plans, hidden costs, and limitations.
Pricing score: 45/100
Plans & Pricing
User limit: 5+ full-time employees
Storage: N/A
User limit: Per active contractor
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User limit: Per employee
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User limit: Per employee
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Pricing Issues Reported by Users
PTO payout disputes upon offboarding
Former employees report deeply disappointing offboarding experiences. Despite legally accrued PTO, Oyster refused to pay the full amount owed, citing limitations with subcontractors. Users argue Oyster was the sole facilitator and should have resolved matters internally.
EOR pricing expensive at $699/employee/month
Oyster charges $699 per employee per month for EOR services ($599 annual), higher than competitors like Deel ($599/mo) and Remote. Pricing becomes expensive when scaling past 3 employees, and extra charges apply for salary bands, visa sponsorship, and premium benefits.
Confusing billing with payment tracking issues
Users report billing is very confusing and Oyster often thinks they haven't paid when they have. Matching payments to invoices is difficult, and fluctuating monthly costs for paying employees overseas creates budgeting challenges.
Low currency conversion rates compared to competitors
Users mention the conversion rate is low compared to competitors, and the payment process is lengthy, taking 5-7 days before funds are received. This affects take-home pay for international contractors and employees.