Remote vs Oyster HR
If international hiring seems daunting for basic tools, then choose Remote for a market-leading expert ally that understands the landscape and delivers specialized, end-to-end HR solutions."
Global companies scale operations with Remote
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30% faster hiring time thanks to Remote EOR
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12% boost in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
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2 weeks faster onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
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43% better regulatory compliance when using Remote
Looking for the right global HR solution? OysterHR focuses on EOR but its extra features are limited in scope. By contrast, Remote’s comprehensive suite of global employment tools gives you everything required to assemble a truly 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.
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“For your reference, we regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist assistance in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further avenues for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, allowing us to devote our attention to growing the business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“We manage payroll on a monthly, semi-monthly, and hourly basis across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager enjoys full visibility within a single, unified platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We engage over 460+ Contractors across the globe. To stay on top of compliance, administration, and payroll, I would need to employ 5 or 6 people full time. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“For your reference, we regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist assistance in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further avenues for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, allowing us to devote our attention to growing the business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“We manage payroll on a monthly, semi-monthly, and hourly basis across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager enjoys full visibility within a single, unified platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We engage over 460+ Contractors across the globe. To stay on top of compliance, administration, and payroll, I would need to employ 5 or 6 people full time. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“For your reference, we regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist assistance in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our workflows and opened up further avenues for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, allowing us to devote our attention to growing the business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“We manage payroll on a monthly, semi-monthly, and hourly basis across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager enjoys full visibility within a single, unified platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We engage over 460+ Contractors across the globe. To stay on top of compliance, administration, and payroll, I would need to employ 5 or 6 people full time. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Compared with Oyster’s product set, Remote delivers a complete solution backed by industry-leading expertise and dedicated support.
Remote’s fair price guarantee means you won’t face hidden fees or upfront deposits, so you’ll never shell out for anything unexpected.
In contrast to Oyster, we operate all global entities internally 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 meets basic entry-level requirements for global hiring; however, their payroll and contractor management tools are narrower in capability. For the full complexity of global employment, you need a dependable partner.
A single hub to manage your entire global team
Streamlined payroll and expense management for every employee
Contractor management services in more than 200 countries
Oyster relies on a combination of local partnerships and third-party entities, which increases manual work and raises compliance risk. Because we run our own legal entities in-house, you can be confident you’re operating with absolute 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 is in control of the entity that employs 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 many competitors, Remote is recognised as the leading global employment platform on G2 — consistently scoring higher than other niche solutions for customer satisfaction.
Fostering strong relationships with contractors takes more than punctual payments. Oyster’s contractor management solution primarily facilitates payments, but does not include features such as time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out functionality, invoice scheduling, or locally compliant contract generation.
With Remote, you can manage the entire contractor lifecycle from initial contact through to project completion, with smart onboarding tools making the induction process a breeze, and in-built compliance safeguards minimizing 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, localized contracts
Approve invoices instantly with one click or auto-pay
Oyster HR helps you hire globally, but the first step in international growth lies in identifying the right talent. Unlike Oyster, Remote isn’t just an EOR — it’s an entire global employment network, giving you the power to source, attract, hire, and manage the world’s best global talent all from one place.
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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 covers over 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 has a solid EOR product, but its payroll and contractor management offerings provide limited features and support, so the platform lacks the flexibility teams need to grow internationally.
Switching from Oyster to Remote is easy, and our team can help you get set up on the Remote platform in just 24 hours. Simplyget in touchand you can say goodbye to Oyster HR and start onboarding your first employee with Remote in no time.
Our team can help you migrate from Oyster within 24 hours.
