Remote vs Oyster HR
When entry-level tools make international hiring feel overwhelming, choose Remote as your market-leading specialist partner that understands the landscape and provides specialised, end-to-end HR solutions.
Global businesses scale with Remote
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30% quicker time to hire using Remote EOR
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12% improvement in operational efficiency through Remote Payroll
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Onboarding completed 2 weeks sooner with Remote Contractor Management
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43% better regulatory compliance achieved when using Remote
Looking for a global HR platform? OysterHR concentrates on EOR, but its additional capabilities are narrower. By contrast, Remote supplies an advanced suite of global employment tools so you can build and manage a worldwide team from one platform.
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.
“We regard Remote as a prominent and dependable partner in this domain. Their specialist support in administering local payroll, ensuring tax compliance, and managing HR operations has rationalised our internal processes and enabled us to pursue greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been obliged to handle and co-ordinate every aspect internally, our costs would have exceeded $500,000 annually. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational responsibility from us, enabling a focused expansion of our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the globe, we run payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in multiple currencies, and our Finance Manager has comprehensive visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to employ 5 or 6 full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a prominent and dependable partner in this domain. Their specialist support in administering local payroll, ensuring tax compliance, and managing HR operations has rationalised our internal processes and enabled us to pursue greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been obliged to handle and co-ordinate every aspect internally, our costs would have exceeded $500,000 annually. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational responsibility from us, enabling a focused expansion of our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the globe, we run payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in multiple currencies, and our Finance Manager has comprehensive visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to employ 5 or 6 full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a prominent and dependable partner in this domain. Their specialist support in administering local payroll, ensuring tax compliance, and managing HR operations has rationalised our internal processes and enabled us to pursue greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been obliged to handle and co-ordinate every aspect internally, our costs would have exceeded $500,000 annually. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational responsibility from us, enabling a focused expansion of our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the globe, we run payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in multiple currencies, and our Finance Manager has comprehensive visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to employ 5 or 6 full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Relative to Oyster’s feature set, Remote delivers a comprehensive solution backed by industry‑leading expertise and committed 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 ensure maximum 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 addresses the basic requirements of global hiring, yet its payroll and contractor management offerings are comparatively limited in feature set and capability. For the complexities of international employment, you require a dependable partner.
A single platform to manage your full global team
Streamlined payroll and expense processing for every employee
Contractor management services in more than 200 countries
Oyster relies on a combination of local partners and third‑party entities, which creates extra manual work and raises compliance risk. Because we run our own 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 controls the entity employing 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’s offering outperforms several competitors, Remote is recognised as the leading global employment platform on G2 reviews — substantially scoring higher than other solutions in the category for customer satisfaction.
Developing strong contractor relationships needs more than punctual payments. Oyster’s contractor management largely handles payments but lacks features such as time and attendance tracking, clock‑in/out tools, invoice scheduling, and locally compliant contract creation.
With Remote, you can oversee the full contractor lifecycle from first contact to project completion, aided by smart onboarding tools that simplify induction and built‑in compliance safeguards that reduce 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 assists you in hire on a global scale; however, the initial stage of international expansion is identifying the appropriate talent. Unlike Oyster, Remote is more than an EOR — it operates as a complete global employment network, enabling you to source, attract, hire, and manage the world’s top talent from a single platform.
Remote Recruit streamlines global hiring with robust sourcing capabilities and clear guidance to help you find leading candidates and navigate cross‑border complexity—so you can move quickly, hire with greater insight, and scale with confidence.
Find the best locations to hire using data on talent availability, salary averages, and compliance requirements.
Instantly surface best‑fit candidates for your roles using AI‑powered matching.
Describe your ideal hire, and AI scans 800M+ profiles to find the best matches in seconds.
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 operates in over 100 countries worldwide, giving broad access to global talent. Because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, customers retain full oversight and control, with no risk of additional admin fees.
Remote is built as a dedicated global employment partner, offering tailored services for payroll, EOR, and contractor management. Oyster provides a competent EOR service, but its payroll and contractor products have limited features and support, which reduces flexibility for teams aiming to expand internationally.
Moving from Oyster to Remote is straightforward; our team can configure the Remote platform for you within 24 hours. Simplyget in touchand you can say goodbye to Oyster HR and begin onboarding your first employee with Remote promptly.
Our team can assist with migration from Oyster within 24 hours.
