# Oyster EOR review: Select Score, pricing and coverage

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> Data last verified: 2026-07-26
> All prices are "from" prices per employee per month unless stated otherwise.

## Summary

Oyster HR is a B Corp certified global employment platform that helps companies hire talent in 140 countries with automated compliance and onboarding in as fast as 48 hours.

Oyster scores 65/100. Its strongest sub-scores are Support at 83 and Platform at 77, backed by 4 support channels and a 4.3 out of 5 blended rating across 1968 reviews. The weakest is Pricing at 45, because the EOR price sits well above the lowest in the dataset, and Compliance at 59 and Reputation at 63 leave room for improvement.

- Best for: mid-size teams that prioritize platform usability and responsive support over cost
- Standout: Oyster scores 84 on Support, its highest sub-score, backed by a 4.3 blended rating across 1876 third-party reviews.

## Select Score: 65/100

| Dimension | Score /100 | Basis |
|---|---:|---|
| Coverage | 71 | Covers 132 countries, 71% of the 185-country benchmark. |
| Pricing | 45 | EOR pricing from $699 per employee per month. Lower is scored higher. |
| Compliance | 59 | 2 security certifications on file, with a blended third-party review score of 4.33 out of 5 across 1972 reviews (weighted by review volume). |
| Platform | 77 | 8 listed integrations. |
| Support | 83 | 4 support channels on file, with a blended third-party review score of 4.33 out of 5 across 1972 reviews (weighted by review volume). |
| Reputation | 63 | Based on 18 approved Reddit mentions (7 positive, 6 neutral, 5 negative; 12 first-hand). First-hand accounts weigh more than second-hand remarks; 9 mentions from possible promotional accounts are down-weighted. Net community sentiment is balanced; Reputation scored 63. |

6 of 6 dimensions are backed by real data. Scored by the AI rating pipeline. Scores last recomputed: 2026-10-12. A review-volume evidence gate shrinks thinly-reviewed providers toward neutral, so a total can sit below the average of its sub-scores. Full formula: https://eorselect.com/methodology/

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.oysterhr.com/ |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, US |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Tony Jamous |
| CEO | Tony Jamous |
| Employees | 501-1000 |
| Total funding | $291M |
| LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/oysterhr/ |
| Countries covered | 132 |
| Services | EOR, Payroll, Contractor payments |

## Pricing

- EOR: from $699 per employee per month (verified 2026-10-01)
- Contractor payments: from $29 per employee per month (verified 2026-10-01)

Full verified pricing breakdown: https://eorselect.com/providers/oyster/pricing/

## Third-party reviews

| Platform | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---:|---:|
| [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/oyster-oyster/reviews) | 4.4/5 | 1610 |
| [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/p/229351/Oyster/) | 4.6/5 | 91 |
| [Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.oysterhr.com) | 3.8/5 | 271 |
| [Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Oyster-EI_IE5006547.11,17.htm) | 4/5 | 242 |

Blended rating: 4.33/5 across 1,972 reviews (volume weighted, refreshed weekly).

## Pros

- Broad country coverage (132 countries)
- Wide integration support (8 integrations)

## Cons

- Premium pricing, from $699/mo

## Platform and trust signals

- Security certifications: soc2, gdpr
- Integrations: BambooHR, HiBob, Greenhouse, QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, Workday, Okta
- Support channels: Live chat, Dedicated CSM, Knowledge base, 24/7 support
- Billing currencies: CAD, EUR, GBP, USD
- Payroll frequencies: Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Custom

## About

Oyster is an EOR platform founded in 2020, offering broad coverage across EOR, payroll, and contractor management. Its pricing sits toward the higher end of the market, and it carries a strong third-party review rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 1901 reviews. It is a fit for companies that prioritize platform capability and support quality over cost.

## Related

- Full review with score history, review trends and Reddit reputation: https://eorselect.com/providers/oyster/
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