Category
HR & Payroll programs for startups
4 programs, sorted by credit value.
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 Apr 20263–10 day review
Rippling for Startups
Rippling
Max value
6 months free Basic Plus
6 months free on Rippling Basic Plus, HR + IT + Finance suite for US VC-backed startups.
HR & PayrollNo referral neededPre-seedSeed
Verified Apr 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 Apr 20261–7 day review
Gusto for Startups
Gusto
Max value
3 months free OR 25% off Year 1
Discounted Gusto payroll and benefits for early-stage US startups via accountant and accelerator partner channels, typically 3 months free or 25% off Year 1.
HR & PayrollNo referral neededBootstrappedPre-seed
Verified Apr 20260–1 day review