Remote versus Oyster HR
If international recruitment seems beyond the scope of basic tools, then choose Remote as a market-leading specialist that understands the landscape and provides end-to-end, specialised HR solutions.
Global companies grow with Remote
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30% reduction in time to recruit using Remote EOR
Twelve per cent
12% rise in operational efficiency using Remote Payroll
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Onboarding completed two weeks sooner with Remote Contractor Management
Forty-three per cent
43% improvement in regulatory compliance with Remote
Searching for a global HR solution? Although OysterHR concentrates on EOR, its ancillary features are fairly limited. By contrast, Remote’s more advanced suite of global employment tools supplies everything required to assemble an international team.
End-to-end HR suite
One platform for EOR, payroll and contractors
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 owns its legal entities for EOR and runs compliance in-house — one accountable partner.
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.
“Remote has become a leading, trusted partner in this sector. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has rationalised our internal procedures and created fresh opportunities for international growth and success.”
“Had we been required to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial burden but also lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Each month, twice a month and on an hourly basis we run payroll in a variety of currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has a consolidated view within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with over 460 contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant taking on five to six full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a leading, trusted partner in this sector. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has rationalised our internal procedures and created fresh opportunities for international growth and success.”
“Had we been required to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial burden but also lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Each month, twice a month and on an hourly basis we run payroll in a variety of currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has a consolidated view within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with over 460 contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant taking on five to six full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a leading, trusted partner in this sector. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has rationalised our internal procedures and created fresh opportunities for international growth and success.”
“Had we been required to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial burden but also lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Each month, twice a month and on an hourly basis we run payroll in a variety of currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has a consolidated view within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with over 460 contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant taking on five to six full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Compared with Oyster’s product set, Remote delivers a fuller solution backed by industry-leading expertise and dedicated support.
Remote’s fair price guarantee means there are no hidden charges and no upfront deposits, so you’ll never shell out for anything unexpected.
Unlike Oyster, we administer every global entity internally, ensuring maximum compliance and reduced risk.
100% ownership and operation of all entities
Remote owns the legal entities for EOR, the payroll platform, and the compliance systems—ensuring one consistent, global experience.
Transparent, all-in pricing with no hidden fees
Remote only requests reserves when absolutely necessary, so you can maximize your cash flow.
Uncapped indemnification for Remote's EOR and COR obligations
Dedicated CSM for every customer
Expert support from in-house, in-country specialists
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.
Oyster’s EOR meets the basic needs of global hiring, but its payroll and contractor management functions are narrower in scope and capability. For the intricacies of international employment, you need a dependable partner.fundamental needs of international recruitment, yet its payroll and contractor management tools are comparatively restricted in both scope and capability. When it comes to the complexities of global employment, you need a dependable partner.
A single hub to manage your entire global team
Streamlined payroll and expenses for every employee
Contractor management across 200+ countries and territories
Oyster relies on a combination of local partners and third-party entities, which increases manual work and compliance risk. Because we operate our legal entities in-house, you can be certain of full compliance from day one.
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 is in control of the entity that employs your team, it...
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 levies charges for benefits administration and typically requests mandatory upfront deposits, and its 5-day payment terms are often inflexible. Remote alone offers a fair price guarantee, so you always know what you are 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 | $699/employee per month | $699/employee per month |
Cost per contractor | £23/contractor per month | $29/contractor per month |
Payroll cost | $29/employee per month | Starting at $29/employee per month |
Job board | Starting at $119/month | No integrated job board |
Days to pay your invoice | 14 | 5 |
Possible currencies for invoicing | 14 | 4 |
Mandatory deposits |
Although Oyster ranks ahead of several competitors, Remote is widely regarded as the leading global employment platform on G2 — comfortably outscoring other solutions in the niche for customer satisfaction.
Effective contractor relationships need more than punctual payments. Oyster’s contractor management solution mainly handles payments, and does not include time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out tools, invoice scheduling, or locally compliant contract creation.
With Remote, you can manage the entire contractor lifecycle from initial contact through to project completion, with smart onboarding tools making induction straightforward, and in-built compliance safeguards reducing the risk of misclassification. Plus, you’ll never pay a penny for inactive contractors.
Work with contractors in 200+ countries and territories
Bring contractors up to speed quickly with automated onboarding
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve invoices instantly with one click or auto-pay
Oyster HR helps you hire globally, but the first step in international growth lies in identifying the right talent. Unlike Oyster, Remote isn’t just an EOR — it’s an entire global employment network, giving you the power to source, attract, hire, and manage the world’s best talent from one platform.
Remote Recruit simplifies global hiring with robust sourcing tools and clear guidance to help you identify top talent and navigate international complexity—so you can move quickly, hire more effectively, and scale with confidence.
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Remote offers simple, transparent pricing — you’ll pay $699 per employee per month when billed annually. Contractor management is £23 per contractor. Oyster offers similar pricing, but lacks ourfair price guarantee, and charges additional fees for services such as benefits administration. Oyster also uses third-party entities in many of the countries it operates in, which may incur further charges.
Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service currently operates in over 100 countries worldwide, providing extensive access to global talent. And because Remote wholly owns the entities it uses, customers have complete oversight and control, with no risk of additional admin fees.
Remote is designed as a dedicated global employment partner, offering purpose-built services for payroll, EOR, and contractor management. Oyster has a solid EOR product, but its payroll and contractor management solutions provide only limited features and support, leaving less functionality and flexibility for teams that want to scale internationally.
Switching from Oyster to Remote is straightforward, and our team can have you set up on the Remote platform within 24 hours. Simplyget in touchand you can say goodbye to Oyster HR and begin onboarding your first employee with Remote in no time.
Our team can help you migrate from Oyster within 24 hours.
