Oyster

Global employment platform — hire, onboard, pay, and manage employees and contractors across a wide range of countries without local entities.

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STOA's verdict5.6

Best bet for hiring employees internationally without foreign entities.

All-inclusive pricing keeps things simple. At $699/employee, not cheap — but it helps you avoid the legal complexity of setting up foreign offices. Best for teams with several international hires.

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SMB Fit 25%6.0 out of 10
Contractors cost USD 29 per contractor a month after a 30-day free trial, and full-time hires through Employer of Record cost USD 699 per employee a month.oysterhr.com

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Openness: Oyster

Public API with Developer Apps. Zapier integration. Integrations directory.

Openness4/10

API 2/3 · Export 0/3 · Contract 0/2 · Integrations 2/2

API2/3
Export0/3

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API, native apps, Zapier or Make, and which plan each one needs. Free, no sign-up.

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OPENNESS 5/10Rating 5.6 out of 10
Public API, plan access unstated. 12-month terms; either side can end a service with 30 days' notice. Zapier and own integrations directory.

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Best bet for hiring employees internationally without foreign entities.

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