Deel vs Oyster HR

Deel provides its all-inclusive Employer of Record service starting at $599 per employee monthly. This makes Deel the more budget-friendly choice for full-time global expansion. Oyster HR prices its core EOR service higher at $699 per employee every month. Choosing Oyster HR means paying $100 more per seat for standard monthly service. The key difference is pure monthly cost comparison for identical EOR infrastructure and legal support. Deel typically offers better pricing value for month-to-month EOR needs.

Deel boasts extensive EOR coverage, enabling fully compliant employment in over 130 countries worldwide. It also supports payment and contractor services in 150+ total regions. Oyster HR offers a very strong EOR solution, available in 120+ countries globally. Oyster HR's compliance coverage for generating contracts reaches 180+ countries. Deel provides a wider net of full EOR services, which is critical for specialized markets. Select Deel if you need maximum global reach using the EOR model.

Oyster HR explicitly commits to onboarding new full-time EOR talent in as fast as 48 hours. This industry-leading velocity supports critical and urgent talent acquisition needs. Deel is known for a fast, seamless onboarding interface for new hires and bulk migrations. One client successfully moved hundreds of employees to Deel quickly. Oyster HR’s 48-hour commitment is its key differentiator in the speed department. Deel's strength lies in managing complexity and compliance once the hire is finalized.

Oyster HR offers its standard Contractor plan starting at a low $29 per contractor per month. This includes compliant payments in 140+ currencies and robust contract generation. Deel charges $49 per contractor per month for its essential Contractor Management package. Deel also provides a premium Contractor of Record service starting at $325. Oyster HR wins on price for simple management and payment of global contractors. Deel is better if mitigating misclassification risk is worth the higher premium cost.

Deel promises an impressive guaranteed First Response Time (FRT) of just 1.25 minutes. Users also receive a reliable, single dedicated point of contact for complex issues. Oyster HR is highly praised in reviews for its responsive and polite customer support staff. Although quick, Oyster HR does not publish a formal, guaranteed FRT or Service Level Agreement. Deel’s commitment puts a quantifiable timeline on responsiveness, crucial for global operations. This support certainty is a major plus for IT and HR operations using Deel.

Deel is transparently compliant with GDPR, SOC2, and ISO 27001 standards for workforce data security. They centrally package risk guidance via the Continuous Compliance Hub. Oyster HR emphasizes built-in compliance and total legal risk reduction across 180+ regions. Specific public security certifications like SOC 2 are not detailed or published publicly. Deel’s published certifications give organizations peace of mind regarding data handling and protection. Oyster HR requires heavy reliance on its internal risk experts rather than external certifications.

Deel offers flexible, month-to-month contracts for most services, including EOR, demanding no long-term commitment. They run a limited-time promotion offering up to three months free for PEO service contracts. Oyster HR's Scale plan provides the valuable financial benefit of reusable EOR seats. If an employee leaves, you can fill the seat again without extra cost, ideal for high growth. Oyster HR’s seat reusability is a huge differentiator for companies with regular staff transition or rapid scale. Deel focuses on simplifying initial commitment through monthly billing.

Deel Global Payroll starts low at $29 per employee per month, unifying payroll processing worldwide. It handles multi-currency payments and complex exchange rate management efficiently. Oyster HR Global Payroll also begins at $29 per employee per month for comprehensive centralized management. They support automation and provide guidance from local payroll experts in 30+ countries. Both services offer excellent value for established companies needing payroll centralization. The key differentiator is Oyster HR’s emphasis on local expertise assisting the process.