Pricing breakdown
Oyster pricing 2026
The sticker price is $599/employee/month. The real all-in cost depends on country, salary, FX, and one-time fees. Here's what you'll actually pay, and how it stacks up.
Your real Oyster cost
Total monthly
$7,831
Platform fee
$614
Statutory burden / mo
$550
Includes converted base salary, United States employer taxes, Oyster's monthly fee with FX spread, and amortized one-time fees. Refundable deposit: $7,831.
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| Base monthly fee | $599 / employee |
| Setup fee | None |
| Offboarding fee | None |
| FX spread | ~2.50% Markup vs interbank when converting USD fees into your billing currency. |
| Security deposit | 1× total monthly employment cost Held interest-free for the life of the engagement. |
| Contract term | month-to-month |
| Entity model | Mixed (owned + partners) |
| Owned-entity countries | 5 countries |
What's not in the sticker price
- FX drag. At ~2.50% on a $80,000 salary, currency markup alone costs roughly $2,000/yr if the employee is paid in non-USD.
- Deposit opportunity cost. Oyster holds 1 month of total cost as a refundable deposit. At $7,831, that's interest-free working capital tied up for the life of the engagement.
- Statutory severance + PE risk. Not in Oyster's fee. Confirm exposure with their compliance team before signing.
Strengths
- Polished UX
- Transparent pricing
Weaknesses
- Mid-tier on price
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FAQ
Pricing reflects publicly listed terms and operator interviews as of June 2026. Confirm exact fees and FX with Oyster before signing. Affiliate disclosure.