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Oyster Benefits vs Skuad

Both stand on eor (employer of record) software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Oyster Benefits

Paid APIWeb

Choose Oyster Benefits if your distributed team needs local or global benefits options, enrollment support, and the ability to combine coverage. Its API and Zapier integration can support connected workflows. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or package pricing before evaluating the add-on cost.

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Skuad

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Skuad combines global hiring and workforce management with separate services for contractors and employees. Compare the CMS, AOR, and EOR starting prices against the services needed.

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The facts

	Oyster Benefits	Skuad
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Contractor Management System (CMS): $19 per contractor a month
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	oysterhr.com	skuad.io
On eor (employer of record) software	#8 of 19	#13 of 19

Oyster Benefits: what it does well

Offers three levels of benefits packages.
Global packages cover pre-existing health conditions.
Includes mental health, vision, and telehealth in global coverage.
Local and global benefits can be combined.
Zapier integration connects to 5,000+ apps.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Benefits are add-ons for Oyster Employee and Scale packages.
Package pricing is not shown.
The listed starting price is $699/mo.

Skuad: what it does well

Supports hiring in 160+ countries.
Payroll processing covers 70+ currencies.
Advertises 70+ HR, accounting, and time-tracking integrations.
Available on Android, iOS, and web.
Offers mobile contractor invoicing and expense submission.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
CMS starts at $19 a month.
EOR starts at $199 a month.

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