Slasify publishes an EOR price of US$250 and Oyster US$699 per employee per month, so Slasify's headline fee is US$449 a month (US$5,388 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference.
Slasify: Global EOR and payroll platform offering contractor management and an Asia-Pacific presence.
Oyster: Global employment platform aimed at small and mid-sized distributed teams, with EOR, contractor payments and benefits administration.
| Feature | Slasify | Oyster |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$250 / month | From US$699 / month |
| Pricing model | From US$250 per employee / month | Per employee / month |
| Products | Employer of Record, Global payroll, Contractor management | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Benefits, Payroll |
| Coverage | 150+ countries through its network, including 600+ local partners (provider claim); confirm the local entity and service for each country | 180+ countries (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Fully distributed (incorporated in the USA) |
| Founded | 2016 (provider claim) | 2020 |
| Factor | Slasify | Oyster |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$250 / employee / month | US$699 / employee / month |
| What the price covers | Slasify publishes EOR pricing from US$250 per employee per month and contractor management from US$50 per contractor per month. Global payroll is quote-based; rates vary by country and service scope. | Published EOR price of USD 699 per employee per month; contractor management is priced separately (USD 29 per contractor per month). |
What each provider's own website says. Where it doesn't say, ask in your quote.
| Item | Slasify | Oyster |
|---|---|---|
| What the EOR fee includes | Employment contracts; Payroll management and disbursement; Local tax and statutory contribution administration; Onboarding and offboarding support; Benefits and insurance management where applicable | Compliant employment in 120+ countries; Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies; Automated expenses, time off and reports; Onboarding and offboarding specialists; End-to-end support by local experts; Setup, onboarding, HR expert advice and processing terminations, with no extra charge |
| Setup and offboarding fees | Undisclosed on its pricing page | None: Oyster says these are included in the subscription fee. |
| Deposit | Undisclosed on its pricing page | Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR team members to start the engagement. |
| Contract and billing | Global Contractor starts at US$50 per contractor per month. | Seat-based annual billing at a reduced fee; an empty seat can be reused for a new hire or backfill at no extra cost. |
Annual EOR fees at each provider's published starting price, before employment costs, benefits or add-ons. Slasify's published price is lower by US$5,388 per employee a year.
| Employees | Slasify | Oyster | Difference a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$3,000 | US$8,388 | US$5,388 |
| 5 | US$15,000 | US$41,940 | US$26,940 |
| 10 | US$30,000 | US$83,880 | US$53,880 |
| 25 | US$75,000 | US$209,700 | US$134,700 |
Both providers appear in our guides for 5 countries. Prices are each provider's published starting price for that country; delivery models are their own description.
| Country | Slasify | Oyster | Slasify delivery | Oyster delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | US$250 | US$699 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Malaysia | US$250 | US$699 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Singapore | US$250 | US$699 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Taiwan | US$250 | US$699 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Vietnam | US$250 | US$699 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
Total cost of a US$60,000 hire
What one employee on a US$60,000 salary costs a year with each provider: salary, the employer costs in our Employer Cost Index, and the provider's published starting price in that country. Benefits, deposits and currency conversion come on top.
| Country | Employer costs | Total with Slasify | Total with Oyster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong† | US$2,294 | US$65,294 | US$70,682 |
| Malaysia | US$8,145 | US$71,145 | US$76,533 |
| Singapore | US$10,306 | US$73,306 | US$78,694 |
| Taiwan | US$7,857 | US$70,857 | US$76,245 |
| Vietnam | US$5,754 | US$68,754 | US$74,142 |
† Not included in the employer costs: Hong Kong: Compulsory employees' compensation insurance, priced by insurers.
Only Slasify appears in our guides for China. Only Oyster appears in our guides for Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom.
- Both offer: Employer of Record, Contractor management.
- Only Slasify lists: Global payroll.
- Only Oyster lists: Benefits, Payroll.
- Pricing model: Slasify: From US$250 per employee / month; Oyster: Per employee / month.
- Slasify, 6 November 2026: EOR from US$250 per employee per month; contractor management from US$50 per contractor per month; global payroll by quote.
- Oyster, 4 November 2026: Unchanged: EOR USD 699 per employee per month.
- Oyster, 26 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR USD 699 per employee per month.
- Oyster, 17 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR USD 699 per employee per month; contractors USD 29.
- Oyster, 15 October 2026: Unchanged: US$699 per employee per month.
- Oyster, 8 October 2026: US$699 per employee per month; contractors priced separately at US$29 (previously listed here: From about US$699, described as plan tiers).
Consider Slasify if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$250 vs US$699 per employee per month)
- You need EOR, payroll and contractor services from one provider
- You are comparing providers with a stated presence in Asia-Pacific
Consider Oyster if…
- You are a small or mid-sized team hiring a handful of people abroad
- You want a published EOR price rather than quote-only pricing
- What is the all-in monthly fee for Hong Kong and my other countries, on annual and monthly billing?
- Do you employ through your own entity or a partner in each country?
- What deposit is required, and what currency margin applies to invoices?
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 Slasify or Oyster cheaper?
On published prices, Slasify is cheaper: US$250 vs US$699 per employee per month. Compare itemised quotes for your countries, since deposits, currency conversion and benefits affect the total.
What's the main difference between Slasify and Oyster?
Slasify has the lower published EOR price, by US$449 a month per employee. Slasify prices on a "From US$250 per employee / month" basis and Oyster on a "Per employee / month" basis. Only Slasify lists Global payroll. Only Oyster lists Benefits, Payroll.
Do Slasify and Oyster use their own entities?
It varies by country. In our Hong Kong guide, Slasify describes its delivery as "Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure" and Oyster as "Confirm with provider". The comparison table above covers all 5 countries where we list both. Ask each provider to confirm in writing for the countries you hire in.
How much does it cost to hire in Hong Kong with Slasify vs Oyster?
On a US$60,000 salary, employer costs in Hong Kong add about US$2,294 a year in our model. With each provider's published starting price there, the total is about US$65,294 a year with Slasify and US$70,682 with Oyster, a difference of US$5,388. Benefits, deposits and currency conversion come on top; see Employer of Record in Hong Kong.
How much does it cost to hire in Malaysia with Slasify vs Oyster?
On a US$60,000 salary, employer costs in Malaysia add about US$8,145 a year in our model. With each provider's published starting price there, the total is about US$71,145 a year with Slasify and US$76,533 with Oyster, a difference of US$5,388. Benefits, deposits and currency conversion come on top; see Employer of Record in Malaysia.
How much does it cost to hire in Singapore with Slasify vs Oyster?
On a US$60,000 salary, employer costs in Singapore add about US$10,306 a year in our model. With each provider's published starting price there, the total is about US$73,306 a year with Slasify and US$78,694 with Oyster, a difference of US$5,388. Benefits, deposits and currency conversion come on top; see Employer of Record in Singapore.
Why choose Slasify over Oyster?
Slasify may suit you better if you want the lower published EOR price (US$250 vs US$699 per employee per month); you need EOR, payroll and contractor services from one provider; you are comparing providers with a stated presence in Asia-Pacific. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
Why choose Oyster over Slasify?
Oyster may suit you better if you are a small or mid-sized team hiring a handful of people abroad; you want a published EOR price rather than quote-only pricing. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
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