Both Oyster EOR and Shield GEO Contractor EOR are Employer of Record Platforms tools. Oyster EOR is best for startup, while Shield GEO Contractor EOR is best for midmarket. This page compares pricing, deployment, and features side by side to help you decide which fits your team.
Oyster enables distributed teams to hire, pay, and care for employees in 180+ countries with their EOR service.
Shield GEO provides EOR and contractor management in 90+ countries for international hiring.
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Oyster EOR
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| Scores (RecruitsAgent Score) | ||
| Support Score |
6.6/10
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9.4/10
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| Maintain Score |
7.1/10
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8.4/10
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| Platform Score |
9.0/10
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8.9/10
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| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Employer of Record Platforms | Employer of Record Platforms |
| Best For | Startup | Midmarket |
| Pricing Model | Per user | Per user |
| Starting Price | From $499/employee/month | Custom |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Integrations & Coverage | ||
| Listed integrations | 4 listed: BambooHR, Greenhouse, Slack, Zapier | 2 listed: BambooHR, Workday |
| Integrations in common | BambooHR | |
| Countries listed | 35 countries | 35 countries |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| 90+ Countries | — | Yes |
| ANZ Expertise | — | Yes |
| Benefits Standardization | Yes | — |
| Contractor + Employee EOR | — | Yes |
| EOR Countries | 180+ | — |
| Equity Tool | Yes | — |
| View Full Details | View Oyster EOR | View Shield GEO Contractor EOR |
It depends on your priorities. Oyster EOR stands out for: Oyster EOR is positioned for startup teams.
Both are Employer of Record Platforms tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Both use per user pricing — check each vendor's site for current rates.