“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
Remote versus Oyster HR
Remote: global HR that goes beyond the basics
If hiring internationally feels too tricky for entry-level tools, then choose Remote for a market-leading partner that knows the landscape, offering specialised, end-to-end HR services.
International companies expand with Remote
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30% reduction in hiring time with Remote EOR
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12% improvement in operational efficiency using Remote Payroll
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Onboarding is 2 weeks faster with Remote Contractor Management
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43% better regulatory compliance when using Remote
Which suits your business better — Remote or Oyster?
Fishing around for a global HR provider? Whilst OysterHR centres on EOR, its additional capabilities are fairly limited. Conversely, Remote’s expansive suite of global employment tools gives you everything required to build a global 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.
What our customers say
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly 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
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.
Compare with other platforms
Explore the #1 global HR platform
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 provides straightforward, transparent pricing — you’ll pay €645 per employee per month when billed annually. Contractor management is €27 per contractor. Oyster offers similar pricing, but lacks our fair price guarantee
Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service currently covers 100+ countries worldwide, providing extensive access to global talent. And because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, its customers have complete oversight and control, and no risk of additional admin fees.
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.
Stop fishing for a solution — get started with Remote today
Our team can help you migrate from Oyster within 24 hours.