“Remote has become a trusted partner for us in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further possibilities for growth and success worldwide.”
Companies around the world grow with Remote
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Time to hire reduced by 30% with Remote EOR
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Operational efficiency improved by 12% with Remote Payroll
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Onboarding was 2 weeks faster with Remote Contractor Management
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Regulatory compliance improved by 43% using Remote
Which suits your business better — Remote or Oyster?
Looking for a global HR solution? OysterHR concentrates on EOR and its extra features are relatively limited in scope. By contrast, Remote’s advanced suite of global employment tools gives you everything you need 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.
A word from our customers
Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our Finance Manager can view everything on a single platform as we process payroll monthly, twice a month and on an hourly basis across multiple currencies worldwide. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six people full-time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.
“Remote has become a trusted partner for us in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further possibilities for growth and success worldwide.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our Finance Manager can view everything on a single platform as we process payroll monthly, twice a month and on an hourly basis across multiple currencies worldwide. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six people full-time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.
“Remote has become a trusted partner for us in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further possibilities for growth and success worldwide.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our Finance Manager can view everything on a single platform as we process payroll monthly, twice a month and on an hourly basis across multiple currencies worldwide. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six people full-time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.
With Remote, the world truly is your Oyster
Comprehensive, advanced global HR solutions
In comparison with Oyster’s features, Remote delivers a full solution backed by sector-leading expertise and committed support.
Fair, transparent pricing
Remote’s fair price guarantee ensures there are no hidden charges and no upfront deposits, so you will never be charged or anything unexpected.
100% ownership and operation of all entities
Unlike Oyster, we operate every global entity internally to maximise compliance and reduce risk.
Key features of Remote and Oyster compared
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.
Compare with other platforms
Oyster’s EOR product meets the entry-level needs of international hiring, yet its payroll and contractor management offerings are limited in capability. For the complexities of global employment, you need a dependable partner.
One central hub to manage your whole global team
Centralised payroll and expense handling for every employee
Contractor management across 200+ countries and territories
Oyster relies on a mixture of local partnerships and third-party entities, which often creates extra manual work and raised compliance risk. Because we manage our own legal entities in-house, you can be confident you are compliant from day one.
100% in-house entity infrastructure and operations
Uncapped indemnity cover for full protection when using Remote
Dedicated local market expertise in every location we cover
When your EOR partner controls the entity employing your team, it...
Reduces exposure of your company’s IP to multiple parties
Allows faster onboarding of employees
Removes hidden or unexpected pass-through fees
Ensures a more consistent global experience with a single point of contact
Oyster charges for benefits administration and typically asks for mandatory upfront deposits, while its five-day payment terms are inflexible. Only Remote provides a fair price guarantee, so you will always know what you are paying for.
Fully transparent pricing with no additional charges
One flat monthly fee with at least 14 days to settle your invoice
Full refund of management fees within 90 days if you are unsatisfied
Remote | Oyster | |
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Cost per employee | €645/employee per month | €645/employee per month |
Cost per contractor | €27/contractor per month | €27/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’s solution outperforms many competitors, Remote is regarded as the leading global employment platform on G2 — comfortably scoring higher than other niche solutions for customer satisfaction.
Maintaining strong relationships with contractors requires more than punctual payments. Oyster’s contractor management mainly handles payments and lacks features such as time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out, invoice scheduling, or locally compliant contract creation.
With Remote you can manage the whole contractor lifecycle from first contact through to project completion, with automated onboarding that speeds induction, built-in compliance safeguards that minimise misclassification risk, and no charge for inactive contractors.
Work with contractors in 200+ countries and territories
Bring contractors up to speed quickly using automated onboarding
Create, edit and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve invoices instantly with one click or set to auto-pay
Oyster HR can help you hire on a global scale, but the crucial first step in international expansion is identifying the right talent. Unlike Oyster, Remote isn’t just an EOR — it is a full global employment network that lets you source, attract, hire, and manage the world’s best global talent from one place.
Remote Recruit simplifies global hiring with strong sourcing tools and clear guidance to help you find top talent and navigate international complexity — so you can move quickly, hire more wisely, and scale with confidence.
Discover the best locations to hire with data on talent availability, salary averages, and compliance requirements.
Instantly surface best-fit candidates for your roles with AI-powered matches
Describe your ideal hire and the AI will scan 800M+ profiles to find the best matches in seconds.
Oyster vs Remote FAQs
Remote is built as a dedicated global employment partner, offering purpose-built services for payroll, EOR, and contractor management. Oyster provides a solid EOR service, but its payroll and contractor management products include only limited features and support, leaving less functionality and flexibility for teams aiming to grow internationally.
Switching from Oyster to Remote is straightforward, and our team can have you live 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.