Comparison
Deel vs Oyster in 2026: the EOR price and the all-in cost
Deel and Oyster (also called Oyster HR) both publish a price for their employer of record (EOR) service. This page puts their published facts side by side, and shows the all-in cost of one employee with each provider in our 10 countries.
Key facts
- List prices
- Deel: US$599 a month. Oyster: US$699 a month. Each published price is for one employee.Deel pricing, Oyster pricingChecked 3 Oct 2026
- All-in cost
- The all-in cost is lower with Deel in 9 of 10, and with Oyster in 1 of 10 countries, at the default salary of each guide. In Germany, the difference is €1,458 a year.European Central BankChecked 1 Oct 2026
- Own company
- Deel: 10 of 10 countries. Oyster: 3 of 10 countries.
- Our ranking
- Deel: number 1 of 12, 62.4 of 100 points. Oyster: number 9 of 12, 30.4 of 100 points.
Deel and Oyster side by side
What each provider says on its own website. The full terms are on our price page for Deel.
| Fact | Deel | Oyster |
|---|---|---|
| List price | US$599 a monthFor each employee, on the provider's pricing page.Deel pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | US$699 a monthFor each employee, on the provider's pricing page.Oyster pricingChecked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Currency of the price | US dollarsDeel uses its US dollar price in all 10 of our countries.Deel pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | Local currency in 5 of 10 countriesOyster prices in euros, pounds and Canadian dollars in 5 countries, and in US dollars in the other 5.Oyster pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Extra fees | In 4 of our countriesDeel's Germany, Spain, Brazil and Mexico pages list an admin fee of 0.60%. They do not say what the 0.60% applies to. The Brazil and Mexico pages also list a severance accrual, and the Germany page a one-off fee of US$80.Deel Germany page, Deel Spain page, Deel Brazil page, Deel Mexico pageChecked 3 Oct 2026 | No set-up feesOyster says that it adds no extra charges for set-up and onboarding, for its HR experts or for terminations.Oyster pricingChecked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Deposits | Not statedThe pricing page does not mention a deposit for EOR. Deel returns the severance accrual in Brazil and Mexico when no severance is due.Deel pricingChecked 3 Oct 2026 | Refundable depositOyster says that it requires a refundable deposit for each EOR employee. The pricing page does not state the amount.Oyster pricingChecked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Minimum term | NoneDeel says that it offers month-to-month pricing, with no long-term commitment, and that you can cancel at any time.Deel pricingChecked 3 Oct 2026 | Not statedThe pricing page says that Oyster charges its fee for each active employee, with discounts for yearly billing. It does not state a minimum term.Oyster pricingChecked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Own company | 10 of 10 countriesDeel says that it employs people through its own company. Each country guide gives the source. | 3 of 10 countriesOyster says that it employs people through its own company. Each country guide gives the source. |
| Licence | 1 of 8 countriesThe countries where the provider says that it, or its partner, holds the licence that our guide asks about, such as the AÜG licence in Germany. Each country guide gives the source. | 0 of 8 countriesThe countries where the provider says that it, or its partner, holds the licence that our guide asks about, such as the AÜG licence in Germany. Each country guide gives the source. |
| Our ranking | Number 1 of 1262.4 of 100 points. | Number 9 of 1230.4 of 100 points. |
| Quote | Get a quote from Deel | Get a quote from Oyster |
See how we score the providers in our ranking. See all Deel alternatives.
The all-in cost in each country
The all-in cost is lower with Deel in 9 of 10, and with Oyster in 1 of 10 countries, at the default salary of each guide.
The cost of one employee for a year: the salary, the employer's costs and the provider fee. Each country uses the default salary of its guide. Fees in other currencies use the ECB rate of 30 Sep 2026. Our totals leave out the extra fees in the table above.
| Country | Deel | Oyster | Difference a year |
|---|---|---|---|
 GermanyAt a salary of €70,000 | €91,214Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | €92,672Fee €649 a monthOyster pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | €1,458Lower with Deel |
 United KingdomAt a salary of £60,000 | £75,281Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | £77,059Fee £599 a monthOyster pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | £1,778Lower with Deel |
 CanadaAt a salary of CA$90,000 | CA$108,169Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | CA$108,162Fee CA$849 a monthOyster pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | CA$7Lower with Oyster |
 IndiaAt a salary of ₹2,400,000 | ₹3,184,053Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | ₹3,299,055Fee US$699 a monthOyster pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | ₹115,002Lower with Deel |
 PhilippinesAt a salary of ₱900,000 | ₱1,492,999Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | ₱1,568,248Fee US$699 a monthOyster pricingChecked 1 Oct 2026 | ₱75,249Lower with Deel |
 NetherlandsAt a salary of €60,000 | €83,112Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | €84,570Fee €649 a monthOyster pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | €1,458Lower with Deel |
 SingaporeAt a salary of S$120,000 | S$145,636Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | S$147,168Fee US$699 a monthOyster pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | S$1,533Lower with Deel |
 BrazilAt a salary of R$120,000 | R$218,464Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | R$224,707Fee US$699 a monthOyster pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | R$6,243Lower with Deel |
 SpainAt a salary of €50,000 | €72,405Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | €73,863Fee €649 a monthOyster pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | €1,458Lower with Deel |
 MexicoAt a salary of MX$600,000 | MX$922,433Fee US$599 a monthDeel pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | MX$944,183Fee US$699 a monthOyster pricingChecked 2 Oct 2026 | MX$21,751Lower with Deel |
Questions and answers
Is Deel cheaper than Oyster?
It depends on the country. Deel's list price is US$599 a month, and Oyster's list price is US$699 a month. The all-in cost is lower with Deel in 9 of 10, and with Oyster in 1 of 10 countries, at the default salary of each guide. In Germany, the difference is €1,458 a year. Our totals leave out the extra fees in the table, so ask both providers for a quote.
Does Oyster charge a deposit?
Yes. Oyster says that it requires a refundable deposit for each EOR employee, but its pricing page does not state the amount. Deel's pricing page does not mention a deposit for EOR.
Which is better, Deel or Oyster?
We do not review the service of either provider. We compare their published facts. Deel has the lower list price, and its pricing page mentions no deposit. Oyster publishes prices in more currencies and says that it charges no set-up or termination fees. Ask both for a quote for your country, and read the contract before you sign.
Warning: This page is not legal or tax advice. The figures come from official sources, but your case can be different. Check them with a payroll expert before you hire.