Remote vs Oyster HR

Remote: global HR that goes further than the basics

If hiring talent across borders seems too complicated for basic tools, then choose Remote as a market-leading expert partner that understands the landscape with specialised, end-to-end HR solutions.

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Global companies grow with Remote

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Hiring time reduced by 30% with Remote EOR

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Operational efficiency improved by 12% with Remote Payroll

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Onboarding completed 2 weeks sooner with Remote Contractor Management

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Regulatory compliance improved by 43% when using Remote

Does Remote or Oyster best suit your business?

Looking for a global HR solution? OysterHR concentrates on EOR, but its extra features are relatively limited. Remote, by contrast, offers a comprehensive suite of global employment tools so you have everything required to build a global team.

End-to-end HR suite

End-to-end HR suite

Remote combines advanced employee management, payroll, and contractor management solutions.

EOR-centric solution

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

100% owned entity infrastructure

Remote manages all global entities in-house, with no third-party outsourcing.

Mixed ownership model

Mixed ownership model

Oyster operates using a mix of third-party vendors and owned entities.

Consistent global support experience

Consistent global support experience

Remote’s in-country expertise means specialist support in every country we operate in.

Third-party support providers

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.

“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior manager for Global Mobility and Remote Hiring

“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of finance

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO at HomeProject

“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior manager for Global Mobility and Remote Hiring

“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of finance

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO at HomeProject

“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior manager for Global Mobility and Remote Hiring

“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of finance

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO at HomeProject

With Remote, the world is within your reach

Comprehensive and advanced global HR solutions

Compared with Oyster’s feature set, Remote delivers a fuller solution with best-in-class expertise and dedicated support.

Fair, transparent pricing

Remote’s fair price guarantee means there are no hidden fees and no upfront deposits, so you will never shell out for anything unexpected.

100% ownership and operation of all entities

Unlike Oyster, we operate every global entity in-house to maximise compliance and reduce risk.

Key features compared: Remote and Oyster

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.

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