Oyster publishes EOR at US$699 per employee per month; Multiplier publishes EOR from US$459 (Core plan, billed annually).
Oyster emphasises benefits support for small and mid-sized distributed teams. Multiplier focuses on cost-competitive EOR and payroll, with particular attention to Asia-Pacific.
Compare Oyster's EOR price and add-ons against Multiplier's, using itemised quotes for your countries.
| Oyster | Multiplier | |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$699 / month | From US$459 / month |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Per employee / month (Core plan, billed annually) |
| Products | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Benefits, Payroll | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll |
| Coverage | 180+ countries (provider claim) | 150+ countries (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | Fully distributed (incorporated in the USA) | Singapore |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
| Factor | Oyster | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$699 / employee / month | Core US$459 annual / US$499 monthly; Growth US$519 / US$559 |
| Documented focus | Small and mid-sized distributed teams; benefits | Cost-competitive EOR and payroll; Asia-Pacific |
| Headquarters | Fully distributed (incorporated in the USA) | Singapore |
Consider Oyster if…
- You want benefits support for a distributed team
- You're a small distributed team that values a guided experience
- The plan includes features you'd otherwise buy separately
Consider Multiplier if…
- You want the lowest published starting price
- You hire across Asia-Pacific
- You need core EOR rather than bundled extras
- What is the all-in monthly fee for my specific countries, on annual and monthly billing?
- Do you employ through your own entity or a partner in each country?
- What deposit is required, and how and when is it refunded?
- What currency conversion margin applies to invoices?
- How are benefits, termination costs and offboarding billed?
- Is there a fee for transferring employees to our own entity later?
Use our provider due-diligence checklist for the full list. To check the employment cost on top of either fee, see our country guides.
Is Oyster or Multiplier cheaper?
Multiplier's published starting price (US$459, billed annually) is lower than Oyster's US$699. Compare like-for-like quotes.
Which suits a small startup?
Both target smaller companies. Choose based on the countries you hire in, the benefits you need, and the total quoted cost.
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