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Deel vs Oyster®

DEvsOY

Two Hiring tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, Deel comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Both start at $29/mo.
Only Deel has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
In our Hiring ranking, Deel places 6 and Oyster® 8 of 10.

Side by side

Deel and Oyster® compared
At a glance	DEDeel	OYOyster®
Starts at	$29/mo	$29/mo
Free plan	No	No
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Yes	No
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

DE

Deel

Global PayrollCompanies with local entities managing overseas staff$29/mo
Contractor ManagementTeams hiring independent contributors worldwide$49/mo
EORBusinesses deploying full-time staff abroad$599/mo

OY

Oyster®

Global ContractorsAgencies hiring freelance talent worldwide$29/mo
Employer of RecordTeams hiring full-time international employees$699/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

DE

Choose Deel if…

We haven't written up who Deel suits yet.

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OY

Choose Oyster® if…

We haven't written up who Oyster® suits yet.

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