“Remote has become a trusted, leading partner for us in this area. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up more opportunities for growth and success internationally.”
Global companies scale with Remote
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30% reduction in time to hire with Remote EOR
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12% improvement 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 with Remote
Which suits your business better: Remote or Oyster?
Looking for a global HR solution? OysterHR emphasises EOR but its extra features are fairly 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.
What our customers say
Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“Tackling all management and coordination in-house would have pushed our costs up by well over $500,000 each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational load from our team, letting us focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We run payroll across multiple currencies worldwide – monthly, semi-monthly and hourly – and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in one platform. With Remote, that capability is straightforward.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the world. We would otherwise need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a trusted, leading partner for us in this area. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up more opportunities for growth and success internationally.”
“Tackling all management and coordination in-house would have pushed our costs up by well over $500,000 each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational load from our team, letting us focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We run payroll across multiple currencies worldwide – monthly, semi-monthly and hourly – and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in one platform. With Remote, that capability is straightforward.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the world. We would otherwise need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a trusted, leading partner for us in this area. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up more opportunities for growth and success internationally.”
“Tackling all management and coordination in-house would have pushed our costs up by well over $500,000 each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational load from our team, letting us focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We run payroll across multiple currencies worldwide – monthly, semi-monthly and hourly – and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in one platform. With Remote, that capability is straightforward.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the world. We would otherwise need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
With Remote, the world can really be your Oyster
Comprehensive and advanced global HR solutions
Compared with Oyster’s feature set, Remote delivers a full solution backed by industry-leading expertise and dedicated support.
Fair and transparent pricing
Remote’s fair price guarantee ensures there are no hidden charges and no upfront deposits, so you’ll never shell out for anything unexpected.
100% ownership and operation of every entity
Unlike Oyster, we operate all global entities in-house 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 offering meets the entry-level requirements for hiring internationally, but its payroll and contractor management tools are narrower in capability and functionality. For more complex global employment needs, you want a reliable partner.
One hub to manage your entire global team
Simplified payroll and expense management for every employee
Contractor management services across 200+ countries and territories
Oyster relies on a mix of local partners and third-party entities, creating extra manual work and a higher compliance risk. Because we run our legal entities in-house, you can be confident you’re compliant from day one.
100% in-house entity infrastructure and operations
Uncapped indemnity coverage for full protection when you use Remote
Dedicated local market expertise in every location we cover
When your EOR partner controls the entity that employs your team, it...
Reduces the exposure of your company’s IP to multiple parties
Speeds up employee onboarding
Eliminates hidden or unexpected pass-through fees
Ensures a more consistent global experience with a single point of contact
Oyster applies fees for benefits administration and typically requires mandatory upfront deposits, while their strict 5-day payment terms add unnecessary pressure. Only Remote offers a fair price guarantee, so you’ll always know exactly what you’re paying for.
Completely transparent pricing with no extra charges
One flat monthly fee with at least 14 days to pay your invoice
Full refund of management fees within 90 days if you’re not satisfied
Remote | Oyster | |
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Cost per employee | $699 USD/employee per month | $699 USD/employee per month |
Cost per contractor | $29 USD/contractor per month | $29 USD/contractor per month |
Payroll cost | $29 USD/employee per month | Starting at $29 USD/employee per month |
Job board | Starting at $119 USD/month | No integrated job board |
Days to pay your invoice | 14 | 5 |
Possible currencies for invoicing | 14 | 4 |
Mandatory deposits |
Although Oyster outperforms many rivals, Remote is regarded as the leading global employment platform on G2 — consistently scoring higher than other solutions for customer satisfaction.
Good contractor relationships require more than punctual payments. Oyster’s contractor management mainly handles payments and lacks features like time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out, invoice scheduling, or locally compliant contract creation.
With Remote, you can manage the entire contractor lifecycle from first contact through to project completion, using automated onboarding to simplify induction and built-in compliance safeguards 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 using automated onboarding
Create, edit and sign customised, localised contracts
Approve invoices instantly with one click or set to auto-pay
Oyster HR can help you hire globally, yet the first step in international expansion is identifying the right talent. Unlike Oyster, Remote isn’t just an EOR; it’s a full global employment network that lets you source, attract, hire, and manage top global talent from one place.
Remote Recruit simplifies global hiring with robust sourcing tools and practical guidance to help you find top candidates and navigate international complexity—so you can move quickly, hire smarter, and scale with confidence.
Discover the best locations to hire using data on talent availability, salary averages, and compliance requirements.
Instantly surface best-fit candidates with AI-powered matching
Describe your ideal candidate and AI will scan 800M+ profiles to find the best matches in seconds.
Oyster vs Remote FAQs
Remote offers straightforward, transparent pricing — you’ll pay $699 USD per employee per month when billed annually. Contractor management is NZ$48 per contractor. Oyster offers similar pricing, but lacks ourfair price guarantee, and adds extra 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 built as a dedicated global employment partner, offering services purpose-built for payroll, EOR, and contractor management. Oyster has a capable EOR offering, but its payroll and contractor management tools are limited in features and support, leaving less flexibility for teams expanding 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 touch and you can say goodbye to Oyster HR and begin onboarding your first employee with Remote straight away.