Head to head

Aniday vs Oyster

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Aniday

$80/mo

APAC hiring and expansion platform: referral marketplace plus EOR, contractor of record, payroll and headhunting. Marketing shows from USD 80, but real EOR invoices run far higher.

Where Aniday fits

  • Employers hiring in APAC without a local entity
  • Teams that want success-fee headhunting, not a retainer
  • Companies adding EOR, contractor of record and payroll in one stack
  • Buyers comparing options against Deel in Asia

Oyster

$699/employee/mo 30 day free trial

Global EOR, payroll, and contractor payments. EOR is $699/employee/mo. Contractors are free for 30 days, then $29/mo.

Where Oyster fits

  • Companies hiring full-time staff in 120-plus countries
  • Teams that want a contractor 30-day trial
  • People ops that need Workday or BambooHR sync
  • Buyers who want a public developer API

At a glance

DetailAnidayOyster
Starting price$80/mo$699/employee/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialNot on record30 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underEOR, PayrollEOR, HRIS
CapterraNot enough reviews4.6 from 91 reviews

Where they pull apart

Aniday

Stands out: Headhunter marketplace plus EOR in one vendor for cross-border hiring without an entity.

Watch out: The USD 80 figure is a marketing call-to-action, not a typical EOR invoice.

Not the right fit for

  • US-only payroll buyers
  • Teams that need MCP or a public API

Oyster

Stands out: Public EOR and contractor prices, plus a documented developer API and HRIS connections.

Watch out: EOR is $699 per employee. People Services advisory is $300 per hour. Annual discounts apply on EOR.

Not the right fit for

  • Startups shopping for a sub-$200 EOR fee
  • Teams that only need US payroll

Pros and cons

Aniday

  • EOR plus headhunting from one vendor
  • Success-fee search rather than a retainer
  • Useful APAC coverage for teams without entities
  • Advertised entry figure is not a typical EOR invoice
  • No free product tier
  • No MCP or API

Oyster

  • Published EOR fee of $699/employee/mo
  • Contractors free 30 days, then $29
  • Public developer API
  • EOR is expensive vs low-cost rivals
  • People Services is $300/hour
  • EOR still starts with sales

What each one costs

Aniday

$80/mo

Marketing CTAs show from USD 80 / USD 400 for EOR packages with custom plans. Blog guides cite country EOR bands roughly $199–$799 per employee/month. Headhunting is success-fee after hire (percent of salary). Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Oyster

$699/employee/mo

EOR is $699/employee/mo with annual discounts. Contractors are free for 30 days, then $29/contractor/mo. People Services is $300/hour. Global payroll is listed separately. The 30-day trial applies to contractors. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Aniday cheaper than Oyster?
Aniday starts lower, at $80/mo against $699/employee/mo for Oyster. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Aniday or Oyster for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Oyster offers a 30 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 17 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?