Pricing and coverage at a glance
Oyster is $1 less per employee at $25 versus our $26, but One Global Payroll covers nearly twice as many countries. Through our partnerships, we also offer EOR from $360 per month.
Our honest take
Oyster has carved out a thoughtful position in the global employment space. They are a certified B Corp with a strong mission around distributed work, and their platform handles EOR, payroll, and contractor management well. Their pricing starts at $25 per employee per month for payroll, making them competitive on price.
Where One Global Payroll pulls ahead is focus and coverage. We cover 150+ countries compared to Oyster's 88, and our entire platform is built around payroll processing. Oyster spreads across EOR, benefits, and time-off management, which means payroll is one of several priorities rather than the main one.
Through our partnerships, we also offer EOR and contractor management, so you get the same breadth of services with deeper payroll expertise at the core.
Our recommendation: Choose One Global Payroll if you need the widest country coverage and a payroll-first approach. Choose Oyster if the B Corp mission resonates with your company values and you want a balanced EOR and payroll platform.
Which one is right for you?
Both platforms have strengths. Here is when each one makes more sense.
Choose One Global Payroll when...
You need broader country coverage
One Global Payroll covers 150+ countries for payroll processing compared to Oyster's 88. That difference matters when you are expanding into less common markets.
You want a payroll specialist
One Global Payroll is purpose-built for multi-country payroll. Oyster balances payroll with EOR, benefits, and time-off management across their platform.
You also need EOR or contractor management
Through our partnerships, we offer EOR from $360 per month and contractor management, matching Oyster's service range with deeper payroll focus.
You value dedicated payroll support
Our support team specializes exclusively in payroll compliance and processing, giving you deeper expertise on payroll-specific questions.
Choose Oyster when...
B Corp certification matters to you
Oyster is a certified B Corp with a strong social mission around creating a more equal world through distributed work. If corporate values alignment is important, Oyster stands out.
You want built-in time-off management
Oyster includes time-off and leave management as part of their platform. If you want that integrated without additional tools, it is a nice addition.
You prefer slightly lower per-employee pricing
Oyster's payroll starts at $25 per employee per month, which is $1 less than One Global Payroll. The difference is small, but it exists.
Feature by feature
A side-by-side look at what each platform offers across the areas that matter most.
Common questions
What people ask when comparing One Global Payroll and Oyster.