Head to head

Multiplier vs Oyster

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

Multiplier

$459/mo

Flat-rate employer of record with strong APAC coverage. Core EOR is listed at $459/employee/mo on annual terms.

Where Multiplier fits

  • US companies hiring in APAC without entities
  • Finance teams that want a flat EOR fee they can model
  • Teams mixing employees and contractors abroad
  • Buyers comparing Deel or Remote on a public rate card

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

DetailMultiplierOyster
Starting price$459/mo$699/employee/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialNot on record30 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underEOREOR, HRIS
Capterra4.4 from 44 reviews4.6 from 91 reviews

Where they pull apart

Multiplier

Stands out: A published per-employee EOR number, which is still uncommon in this category, plus contractor and payroll SKUs beside it.

Watch out: The $459 figure is the Core annual employee fee, not all-in employment cost. Some countries price off-list, and Growth is higher.

Not the right fit for

  • US-only headcount
  • Enterprises that need a custom global payroll OS more than a flat EOR fee

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

Multiplier

  • Published Core EOR fee instead of a pure quote
  • APAC coverage without standing up local entities
  • Separate contractor and payroll-only SKUs
  • Country exceptions sit on top of the headline fee
  • Integration list is not published in detail
  • Not a recruiting system

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

Multiplier

$459/mo

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Checked 7 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 Multiplier cheaper than Oyster?
Multiplier starts lower, at $459/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 Multiplier 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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?