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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 2026-09-14.
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 neededBootstrappedPre-seed
Verified Sep 20263–10 day review
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 neededPre-seedSeed
Verified Sep 20261–7 day review
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 referralBootstrappedPre-seed
Verified Sep 20260–1 day review