Global companies grow with Remote
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Remote EOR reduced time to hire by 30%
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Remote Payroll improved operational efficiency by 12%
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Onboarding was 2 weeks faster with Remote Contractor Management
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Using Remote led to a 43% improvement in regulatory compliance
Looking for a global HR solution? OysterHR concentrates on EOR but its extra features are narrower in scope.
End-to-end HR suite
Remote combines advanced employee management, payroll, and contractor management solutions.
EOR-centric solution
Oyster offers a solid EOR product, but its payroll and contractor management features are more limited in scope.
100% owned entity infrastructure
Remote manages all global entities in-house, with no third-party outsourcing.
Mixed ownership model
Oyster operates using a mix of third-party vendors and owned entities.
Consistent global support experience
Remote’s in-country expertise means specialist support in every country we operate in.
Third-party support providers
Oyster HR offers in-house support where they operate local entities, but uses external providers in others.
Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“We regard Remote as a prominent, dependable partner in this sector. Their expert support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified how we operate and has unlocked additional opportunities to grow and succeed internationally.”
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll on a monthly, semi-monthly and hourly basis across a range of currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has full visibility from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll effectively, I would need to hire five or six full-time staff. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a prominent, dependable partner in this sector. Their expert support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified how we operate and has unlocked additional opportunities to grow and succeed internationally.”
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll on a monthly, semi-monthly and hourly basis across a range of currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has full visibility from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll effectively, I would need to hire five or six full-time staff. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a prominent, dependable partner in this sector. Their expert support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified how we operate and has unlocked additional opportunities to grow and succeed internationally.”
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll on a monthly, semi-monthly and hourly basis across a range of currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has full visibility from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll effectively, I would need to hire five or six full-time staff. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”
Compared with Oyster’s feature set, Remote delivers a comprehensive platform backed by industry-leading expertise and committed support.
Remote’s fair price guarantee ensures no hidden fees or upfront deposits, so you’ll never have to shell out for anything unexpected.
Unlike Oyster, we operate all global entities in-house to maximise compliance and reduce risk.
100% ownership and operation of all entities
At Remote, we don’t work with any third-parties to outsource services or manage entities — ensuring one consistent, global experience.
No upfront deposits by default
Remote only requests reserves when absolutelynecessary, so you can maximizeyour cash flow.
Unlimited indemnity coverage
With Remote’s third-party indemnity coverage, you’re fully protected when using our services.
Dedicated CSM for every customer
Every one of Remote’s EOR customers gets access to their own dedicated support.
Dedicated mobile app
Remote users describe the in-built employee mobile app as “a great plus”, allowing seamless expense management, time-off tracking, and more.
Equity tools to issue grants to your team
Remote is the only global HR platform which allows companies to issue equity to their team members.
Built-in tools for simplified global hiring
Remote Recruit's powerful sourcing tools and real-time talent insights to help you find top talent quickly.
Oyster’s EOR covers basic global hiring needs, but its payroll and contractor management offerings are narrower in capability. For the complexities of global employment, you need a reliable partner.needs of international hiring; however, their payroll and contractor-management offerings lack breadth and advanced features. For the nuances of global employment, you need a reliable partner.
A single hub to manage your whole global team
Streamlined payroll and expense administration for each employee
Contractor management available in over 200 countries
Oyster relies on a patchwork of local partners and third-party entities, which creates more manual work and increases compliance risk.
100% in-house entity infrastructure and operations
Uncapped indemnity coverage for full protection when using Remote
Dedicated local market expertise in every location we cover
When your EOR partner controls the employing entity, it improves operational consistency and oversight
Reduces exposure of your company’s IP to multiple parties
Allows quicker onboarding of employees
Removes hidden or unexpected pass-through fees
Guarantees a more consistent global experience with one point-of-contact
Oyster adds fees for benefits administration and requests mandatory upfront deposits as standard, while their 5-day payment terms are unnecessarily strict. Only Remote provides a fair price guarantee, so you’ll always know what you’re paying for.
Fully transparent pricing with no additional charges
One flat monthly fee with 14 days or more to pay your invoice
Full refund of management fees in 90 days if you’re unsatisfied
Remote | Oyster | |
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Cost per employee | C$945/employee per month | C$945/employee per month |
Cost per contractor | C$39/contractor per month | C$39/contractor per month |
Payroll cost | $29 USD/employee per month | Starting at $29 USD/employee per month |
Job board | Starting at $119 USD/month | No integrated job board |
Days to pay your invoice | 14 | 5 |
Possible currencies for invoicing | 14 | 4 |
Mandatory deposits |
Although Oyster outperforms many rivals, Remote is widely regarded as the leading global employment platform on G2 reviews — ranking above other solutions for customer satisfaction.
Maintaining strong contractor relationships involves more than timely payments. Oyster’s contractor management primarily handles payments and omits features such as time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out tools, invoice scheduling, and locally compliant contract generation.
With Remote, you can manage the entire contractor lifecycle from initial contact through project completion, with automated onboarding that speeds induction and embedded compliance controls that reduce misclassification risk. Plus, you’ll never pay for inactive contractors.
Engage contractors across 200+ countries and territories
Automated onboarding to bring contractors up to speed quickly
Create, edit, and sign locally tailored contracts
Approve invoices instantly with one click or set to auto-pay
Oyster HR enables you to hire globally, but successful international expansion starts with identifying the right talent. Remote, by contrast, is more than an EOR — it operates as a full global employment network that lets you source, attract, hire, and manage top international talent from a single platform.
Remote Recruit simplifies global hiring with powerful sourcing tools and clear guidance so you can move quickly, hire smarter, and scale with confidence.
Discover the best locations to hire using data on talent availability, salary averages, and compliance requirements.
Quickly surface best-fit candidates with AI-powered matching"
Describe your ideal candidate and AI will scan over 800M profiles to find the best matches in seconds.
Remote offers straightforward, transparent pricing — when billed annually, you pay C$945 per employee per month. Contractor management costs C$39 per contractor.fair price guarantee, and Oyster may charge additional fees for services like benefits administration. Oyster also relies on third-party entities in many countries, which can result in further charges.
Switching from Oyster to Remote is straightforward — our team can have you set up on the Remote platform within 24 hours. Simplyget in touch and you’ll be able to stop using Oyster HR and begin onboarding your first employee on Remote quickly.
