Deel vs Oyster HR
 Deel |  Oyster HR | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ⭐ 4.5 / 5 | ⭐ 4.2 / 5 |
| Category | HR & recruitment | HR & recruitment |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| From | Deel HR free (up to 200 employees) ; contractor management from $49/month ; Employer of Record from $599/month/employee | Contractors $29/month after 30 free days; Employer of Record $699/month/employee (discounts on annual commitment); HR consulting $300/hour |
| Ease of use | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| French interface | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
Our verdict: Deel
Recommended for French SMEs and startups hiring employees or contractors abroad and wanting to avoid setting up local entities or multi-country administration. Not suitable if you only need French payroll (a local solution will be cheaper) or hire someone occasionally: the EOR fee at $599/month is expensive per single position.
Our verdict: Oyster HR
Best for SMEs regularly hiring outside France who want to outsource local compliance, with a solid API to wire international payroll into your HRIS. Not for you on a one-off hire or a team working only in French: the EOR price is among the highest on the market and nothing is translated.
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