Remote: global HR that goes further than the basics

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

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.

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’s Employer of Record (EOR) service currently covers over 100 countries worldwide, giving you broad access to global talent. Because Remote owns 100% of the entities it operates, customers retain full oversight and control with no risk of extra admin fees.

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.