Skip to main content
  • home
  • Global employment
    • Payroll nav iconGlobal payrollProcess compliant payroll with ease
    • Employer of Record nav iconEmployer of recordExpand internationally with no entity setup cost
    • Contractor of Record nav iconContractor of recordEngage contractors worldwide in full compliance
    • Contractor Management nav iconContractor ManagementOnboard and administer contractors worldwide
    • PEO nav iconPEODelegate complex employment responsibilities
    Infrastructure
    • Remote EmbeddedEmbed HR into your workflows seamlessly
    • PlatformAdminister your global HR core
    • ConnectNewLink your AI tools to Remote
    • IntegrationsMake processes smoother using essential business tools
    Services
    • Ask an expertObtain expert assistance on global HR & compliance
    • Background checksStreamline candidate screening processes
    • Compliance watchtowerProactively manage compliance risks
    • Device managementProvision and monitor IT devices worldwide
    • Entity setupSet up compliant entities quickly
    • Mobility & relocationRelocate employees easily
    • BenefitsManage employee benefits effortlessly
  • Global coverage
    • <span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[0].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[0].icon.icon.text">global-recruitment</span>Locate global employment support for each country
    • <span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[1].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[1].icon.icon.text">flag</span>Make hiring easier across every US state
    • <span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[2].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[2].icon.icon.text">column</span>See how we compare with competitors
    Startups
    • Flexible global HR & payroll solutions tailored for expanding companies<span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[1].group.links[0].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[1].group.links[0].icon.icon.text">corner-up-right</span>
    • <span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[1].group.links[1].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[1].group.links[1].icon.icon.text">home</span>Grow teams with customised HR solutions
    • <span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[1].group.links[2].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[1].group.links[2].icon.icon.text">enterprise</span>Global HR for large organisations
    Strategic technology partners
    • <span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[2].group.links[0].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[2].group.links[0].icon.icon.text">users</span>Embed global HR into your platform with flexibility
    • Discover partnership opportunities with us<span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[2].group.links[1].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[2].group.links[1].icon.icon.text">partner</span>
    • Integrations and AI automations consultingCase studies<span path="main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[2].group.links[2].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[1].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[2].group.links[2].icon.icon.text">route</span>
    Resources
    • flowela-header@2x.webp

      Scaling global talent with ease: How Flowla achieves 100% HR visibility with Remote

      Learn more
  • Misclassification risk calculator
    • Assess employee misclassification risk by country<span path="main_navigation[2].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[0].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[2].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[0].icon.icon.text">calculator</span>
    • Calculate the total cost of an employee in any country<span path="main_navigation[2].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[1].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[2].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[1].icon.icon.text">user-money-dollar</span>
    • Compare currency options and payout speeds for international contractors<span path="main_navigation[2].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[2].icon.icon.text" data-blackbird-key="bltbf8dcf3a7012eef3-main_navigation[2].dropdown_menu_item.main_groups[0].group.links[2].icon.icon.text">square-money-dollar</span>
    Research & guides
    • Case studies
    • HR glossary
    • Checklists & templates
    • Job description library
    • Webinars
    • Events
    • Newsroom
    • Salary & talent insights
    • Insights centre
    • Get support
    • See all resources
    • Blog
    Global payroll
    • EOR & PEO
    • Compliance
    • Contractor Management
    • Taxes
    • Work visas & permits
    • Changelog
    • Blog posts
    • Browse the blog
    Pricing
    • blog-global-hiring-ai@2x.webp

      How to hire AI talent: the map every company drew a decade ago is now worthless

      Learn more
  • Login
Login

Remote vs Oyster HR

Remote: global HR services that extend beyond the essentials

If hiring across borders feels too challenging for entry-level tools, then choose Remote as a market-leading expert partner that knows the landscape and delivers specialised, end-to-end HR solutions."

Switch to Remote
g2-mid-market-level-visual (Oyster)

0%

30% reduction in time-to-hire with Remote EOR

0%

12% rise in operational efficiency using Remote Payroll

0 weeks

2 weeks quicker onboarding with Remote Contractor Management

0%

43% improvement in regulatory compliance with Remote

Feedback from our customers

Join the customers who trust Remote to transform their business.

Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
Read customer story
Fountain

“If we had 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 takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
Read customer story
Reverse Tech

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
Read customer story
HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject
Read customer story
Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
Read customer story
Fountain

“If we had 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 takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
Read customer story
Reverse Tech

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
Read customer story
HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject
Read customer story
Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
Read customer story
Fountain

“If we had 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 takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
Read customer story
Reverse Tech

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
Read customer story
HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject
Read customer story

With Remote, the world truly is your Oyster

Comprehensive and advanced global HR solutions

Compared with Oyster’s feature set, Remote delivers a full solution backed by market-leading expertise and committed support.

Fair and transparent pricing

Remote’s fair price guarantee ensures there are no hidden fees or upfront deposits, so you will never be asked to pay for anything unexpected.

100% ownership and in-house operation of all entities

Unlike Oyster, we operate every international entity ourselves to ensure maximum compliance and minimise risk.

Compare with other platforms

remote-vs-deel@2x.webp

Remote vs Deel

Learn more
remote-vs-rippling@2x.webp

Remote vs Rippling

Learn more
remote-vs-papaya@2x.webp

Remote vs Papaya Global

Learn more

Explore the leading global HR platform

Book demo

Oyster’s EOR product satisfies the basic needs of global hiring, yet its payroll and contractor management functionality remains restricted in both capability and reach. For full global employment complexity, you require a dependable partner.

  • A single hub to manage your entire global team

  • Streamlined payroll and expense processing for each employee

  • Contractor management across 200+ countries and territories

Discover the Remote platform

Oyster relies on a combination of local partners and third-party entities, which introduces extra manual processes and greater compliance exposure. Because we manage our legal entities internally, you can be certain you operate in full compliance from day one.

  • 100% in-house entity infrastructure and operations

  • Uncapped indemnity coverage to provide full protection when you use Remote

  • Dedicated local market expertise in each jurisdiction we serve

  • When your EOR partner controls the entity that employs your team, it...

  • Reduces exposure of your company’s IP to multiple parties

  • Enables faster employee onboarding

  • Eliminates hidden or unexpected pass-through fees

  • Guarantees a consistent global experience with a single point of contact

Explore Remote's global infrastructure

Oyster levies charges for benefits administration and typically requires mandatory upfront deposits, while its 5-day payment terms can be inflexible. Remote alone supplies a fair price guarantee so you always know exactly what you will pay.

  • Fully transparent pricing with no additional charges

  • A single flat monthly fee with at least 14 days to settle your invoice

  • Full refund of management fees within 90 days if you are unsatisfied

Remote

Oyster

Cost per employee

S$940/employee per month

$699 USD/employee per month

Cost per contractor

S$39/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

See Remote's pricing plans

Although Oyster’s product ranks ahead of several competitors, Remote is widely regarded as the top global employment platform on G2 reviews — significantly outscoring rival solutions for customer satisfaction.

Developing productive relationships with contractors demands more than punctual payments. Oyster’s contractor management mainly handles payments and lacks features such as time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out tools, invoice scheduling, or locally compliant contract authoring.

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 minimising 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

Hire independent contractors

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.

Remote Recruit simplifies global hiring with powerful sourcing tools and clear guidance to help you find top talent and navigate global complexity—so you can move fast, hire smarter, and scale confidently.

  • Discover the best locations to hire with data on talent availability, salary averages, and compliance requirements.

  • Instantly surface best-fit candidates for your roles with AI-powered matches"

  • Describe your ideal hire, and AI scans 800M+ profiles to find the best matches in seconds.

Discover Remote Recruit

Oyster vs Remote FAQs

Remote offers simple, transparent pricing — you’ll pay S$940 per employee per month when billed annually. Contractor management is S$39 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.

Discover Remote Recruit

Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service covers more than 100 countries worldwide, providing broad access to global talent. And because Remote owns 100% of the entities it operates, its customers retain full oversight and control, with no risk of extra administrative fees.

Discover the Remote platform

Remote is built as a focused global employment partner, offering purpose-built services for payroll, EOR, and contractor management. Oyster provides a competent EOR service, but its payroll and contractor management tools are comparatively limited, lacking the functionality and flexibility teams need to scale internationally.

Discover the Remote platform

Switching from Oyster to Remote is straightforward; our team can have you configured on the Remote platform within 24 hours. Simplyget in touchand you can say goodbye to Oyster HR and start onboarding your first employee with Remote in no time.

Stop fishing for a solution — get started with Remote today

Our team can assist with migration from Oyster within 24 hours.

Get started with Remote
  • Hire international employees
  • Hire international contractors
  • Expand globally
  • Onboard global teams
  • Remote API
  • Run payroll
  • Offer global benefits
  • Offer share options
  • US expansion offering
  • Global HR
  • Pricing
  • Employer of Record (EOR)
  • Contractor Management
  • Payroll
  • Remote Relocation
  • Expansion consulting services
  • Recruit
  • Global HR for startups
  • Global HR for small business
  • Global HR for enterprise
  • Global employment blog
  • Research
  • Case studies
  • Webinars
  • Developer API docs
  • Compare Remote
  • Tech stack integrations
  • Remote handbook
  • Country explorer
  • US state explorer
  • Employee cost calculator
  • Misclassification risk tool
  • Global infrastructure
  • Security and compliance
  • Security and compliance: Trust portal
  • Transparent price guarantee
  • IP protection
  • Customer Experience
  • Startup founders
  • Remote for employees
  • Freelancer hub
  • For jobseekers
  • About
  • Careers
  • Newsroom
  • Events
  • Marketplace
  • Support
  • Remote status
  • Contact us
  • Accessibility statement
  • Partner programmes
  • Affiliates
  • VC partners
  • HR consultant partners
  • Financial adviser partners
  • Law firm partners
  • Partner perks marketplace
  • Remote recruiter network

Copyright © 2026. Remote Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

Numbers on this page are based on internal data from our existing customer base, and the speed assumption reflects that standard onboarding can take 30 days while Remote’s average onboarding time is 2.3 days.

App Store(opens in new tab)Google Play(opens in new tab)

  • Privacy policy
  • Biscuit policy
  • Terms of use
  • Disclaimer
  • Imprint

Which suits your business better: Remote or Oyster?

Searching for a global HR provider? OysterHR concentrates on EOR and provides a relatively narrow set of supplementary features. Remote, by contrast, delivers a full suite of advanced global employment tools so you have everything needed to build an international team.

Remote
Oyster logo
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.

Global companies grow with Remote

Key features compared between Remote and Oyster

Remote
Oyster logo

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.