Oyster Pricing Calculator 2026
Estimate your total cost including hidden fees
The Oyster calculator estimates the cost of your selected plan. Change the team size where pricing is per person, choose an available billing period, and add reported extras that apply to your contract.
Enter your requirements below to see the recurring cost and first-year total. Unverified extras are excluded.
- Plans: 2 tiers; $29–$699/employee/month
- EOR Fee Exclusions: 20-50% or more
- Contractor Management Fee: $29 per contractor per month
- Optional Misclassification Protection: $49 per contractor monthly
Reported extras may depend on your usage and contract. Confirm the final quote with Oyster.
Oyster pricing ranges from $29 to $699 per employee/month as of September 2026. Oyster offers 2 pricing tiers. Reported extras are shown below. Only costs with a clear amount and billing basis can be added to the estimate. Pricing verified from 2 sources by CostBench.
Flat plan fee shown. Separately billed usage and add-ons are excluded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this Oyster pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official Oyster pricing data verified as of 2026-08-08. Hidden cost estimates are based on 8 verified cost categories from real user reports. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my Oyster budget?
Our calculator includes 4 verified hidden cost categories for Oyster: Contractor Management Fee, Optional Misclassification Protection, Global Payroll Plan Implementation Fee, Global Payroll Optional Payment Processing. Toggle each to see how they affect your total cost.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for Oyster?
Compare the published annual total with twelve monthly payments when both are available. An annual commitment may reduce flexibility; confirm cancellation terms and whether the quoted plan fits your needs.
04 How do I know which Oyster tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. Oyster offers 2 tiers ranging from $29 to $699/employee/month. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate Oyster pricing below calculator estimates?
Negotiated pricing depends on the vendor, plan and contract. We do not assume a discount in this estimate. See our negotiation guide for tactics.