Remote vs Oyster HR
If handling international recruitment is too challenging for entry-level tools, then choose Remote as your market-leading expert partner with specialised, end-to-end HR solutions that understand the landscape."
Global companies scale with Remote
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With Remote EOR, time-to-hire is reduced by 30%
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Remote Payroll drives a 12% increase in operational efficiency
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Remote Contractor Management speeds onboarding by 2 weeks
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Using Remote yields a 43% improvement in regulatory compliance
Searching for a global HR solution? OysterHR concentrates on EOR, but its extra features are narrow in scope. Remote supplies a more advanced suite of global employment tools, giving you 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 customers who rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased opportunities for global growth and success.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased opportunities for global growth and success.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased opportunities for global growth and success.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
Compared with Oyster’s feature set, Remote delivers a complete solution backed by market-leading expertise and dedicated support.
Remote’s fair price guarantee means zero hidden fees and no upfront deposits, so you’ll never shell out for anything unexpected.
Unlike Oyster, we operate every global entity in-house to maximise compliance and reduce 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 solution meets the entry-level needs of international hiring, yet its payroll and contractor management tools are constrained in capability and scope. For the complexities of global employment, you need a dependable partner.
One central hub for managing a full global team
Streamlined payroll and expense management for every employee
Contractor management services in more than 200 countries
Oyster relies on a blend of local partners and third-party entities, which introduces extra manual work and increases compliance risk. Because we operate our legal entities internally, you can be confident you are compliant 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 controls 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 adds fees for benefits administration and requests mandatory upfront deposits as standard, while their 5-day payment terms are needlessly uncompromising. 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 | $699/employee per month | $699/employee per month |
Cost per contractor | $29/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 regarded as the leading global employment platform on G2 reviews — comfortably outscoring other niche solutions for customer satisfaction.
Maintaining productive contractor relationships requires more than punctual payments. Oyster’s contractor offering focuses mainly on payments and lacks capabilities such as time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out functionality, invoice scheduling, or locally compliant contract generation.
With Remote, you can manage the entire contractor lifecycle from first contact through to project completion, aided by smart onboarding tools that simplify induction and built-in compliance checks that reduce misclassification risk. 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 set up auto‑pay
Oyster HR helps you hire globally, but the first step in international growth is identifying the right talent. Unlike Oyster, Remote isn’t just an EOR — it’s a full global employment network, enabling you to source, attract, hire, and manage top international talent from a single platform.
Remote Recruit streamlines 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 with data on talent availability, salary averages, and compliance requirements.
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Remote offers simple, transparent pricing — you’ll pay $699 per employee per month when billed annually. Contractor management is $29 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 covers over 100+ countries worldwide, giving you broad access to global talent. And because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, customers retain complete oversight and control with no risk of additional admin fees.
Remote is purpose-built as a dedicated global employment partner, offering specialist services for payroll, EOR, and contractor management. Oyster provides a solid EOR option, but its payroll and contractor tools lack depth and flexibility for organisations aiming 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 start onboarding your first employee with Remote in no time.
Our team can assist your migration from Oyster within 24 hours.
