Remote compared with Oyster HR
When overseas recruitment becomes too involved for basic tools, choose Remote as a leading specialist partner that knows the landscape and offers specialised, end-to-end HR solutions.
Companies worldwide scale through Remote
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30% shorter time to hire with Remote EOR
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12% improvement in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
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2 weeks faster onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
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43% improvement in regulatory compliance with Remote
Searching for a global HR solution? OysterHR centres on EOR but its extra features are relatively limited. By contrast, Remote’s advanced global employment suite gives you the full range of tools needed to scale a distributed 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.
Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. The expert support they offer in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and unlocked greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
Were we to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 USD more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our team, allowing us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility from a single consolidated platform. With Remote, this becomes possible.”
“We engage 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to take on five to six full-time staff to handle compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. The expert support they offer in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and unlocked greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
Were we to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 USD more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our team, allowing us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility from a single consolidated platform. With Remote, this becomes possible.”
“We engage 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to take on five to six full-time staff to handle compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. The expert support they offer in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and unlocked greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
Were we to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 USD more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our team, allowing us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility from a single consolidated platform. With Remote, this becomes possible.”
“We engage 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to take on five to six full-time staff to handle compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Compared with Oyster’s feature set, Remote delivers a full solution backed by market-leading expertise and committed support.
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.
Unlike Oyster, we operate every international entity ourselves to ensure maximum compliance and minimise 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 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
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
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 | |
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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 |
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our team can assist with migration from Oyster within 24 hours.
