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HR & Payroll programs for startups

These 3 verified hr & payroll programs offer up to roughly $17K in combined value for early-stage startups. Oyster for Startups leads with Up to $1,200/member/year savings. Every listing below shows who qualifies, whether a VC or accelerator referral is required, and when it was last verified.

3 programs, sorted by credit value · updated 2026-10-10.

Oyster HR

Oyster for Startups

Oyster HR
Max value
Up to $1,200/member/year savings

Up to $1,200/member savings for 12 months, 20–30% off EOR and contractor plans. Pre-seed through Series A.

HR & PayrollNo referral needed
Verified Oct 20263–10 day review
Deel

Deel for Startups

Deel
Max value
5 seats free for life + 12-month discounts

30% off contractors + 20% off employees for 12 months, $500 credits. First 5 seats free for life for VC-backed startups.

HR & PayrollNo referral needed
Verified Oct 20261–7 day review
Gusto

Gusto for Startups

Gusto
Max value
Partner discount, terms set by the partner

Gusto runs no startup program on its own site. The discount is real but reaches founders through partner perk marketplaces, most reliably Mercury.

HR & PayrollNeeds referral
Verified Oct 20260–1 day review