“We regard Remote as a foremost, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further opportunities for growth and international success.”
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30% shorter time to hire with Remote EOR
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12% rise in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
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2 weeks quicker onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
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43% improvement in regulatory compliance when using Remote
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“We regard Remote as a foremost, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further opportunities for growth and international success.”
“Had we been responsible for managing and coordinating everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with assuredness and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, twice a month and by the hour across several currencies worldwide, and our finance manager can view everything within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ contractors worldwide. I would otherwise have needed to hire five or six full-time staff to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a foremost, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further opportunities for growth and international success.”
“Had we been responsible for managing and coordinating everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with assuredness and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, twice a month and by the hour across several currencies worldwide, and our finance manager can view everything within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ contractors worldwide. I would otherwise have needed to hire five or six full-time staff to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a foremost, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further opportunities for growth and international success.”
“Had we been responsible for managing and coordinating everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with assuredness and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, twice a month and by the hour across several currencies worldwide, and our finance manager can view everything within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ contractors worldwide. I would otherwise have needed to hire five or six full-time staff to manage compliance, administration and payroll. 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.
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 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.
Searching for a global HR provider? OysterHR concentrates on EOR, and its supplementary features are fairly limited in scope. By contrast, Remote’s comprehensive suite of global employment tools gives you everything needed to build an international team.
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.
Global companies scale with Remote
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.
