Payroll, benefits, international contractor and EOR platforms with startup-friendly pricing — Shor, Gusto, Rippling, Deel, Oyster.
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Rippling
SaaS / HR, IT & payroll
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$15,000 |
All-in-one workforce platform unifying HR, payroll, IT, and spend management on one system for scaling startups. |
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Shor
SaaS / International payroll & EOR
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$12,000+ |
International payroll and EOR built for founders. Pay contractors in 150+ countries from $19/month or hire EOR employees in 27 markets from $299/month, plus $12,000+ a year in free enterprise support. No equity, no setup fee, open to any company. |
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Deel
SaaS / HR & global payroll
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$5,000 |
Global payroll, EOR, and contractor management platform letting startups hire, pay, and manage teams across 150+ countries compliantly. |
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Oyster
SaaS / HR & global employment
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$1,200 |
Employer of Record platform helping startups hire, pay, and manage international employees and contractors without setting up legal entities. |
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Gusto
HR & Payroll
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Varies |
Modern payroll, benefits, and HR for early-stage teams — automatic tax filings and contractor payments included. |
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All-in-one workforce platform unifying HR, payroll, IT, and spend management on one system for scaling startups.
International payroll and EOR built for founders. Pay contractors in 150+ countries from $19/month or hire EOR employees in 27 markets from $299/month, plus $12,000+ a year in free enterprise support. No equity, no setup fee, open to any company.
Global payroll, EOR, and contractor management platform letting startups hire, pay, and manage teams across 150+ countries compliantly.
Employer of Record platform helping startups hire, pay, and manage international employees and contractors without setting up legal entities.
Modern payroll, benefits, and HR for early-stage teams — automatic tax filings and contractor payments included.
Join 3,000+ founders getting monthly credit alerts. No spam.
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Credit for Startups lists 5 hr, payroll & eor programs, including Rippling, Shor, Deel, Oyster, worth up to $15,000. Browse the list to compare value, eligibility, and how to apply.
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