“We regard Remote as a market-leading, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
Global companies grow with Remote
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30% reduction in time-to-hire with Remote EOR
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12% rise in operational efficiency using Remote Payroll
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2 weeks quicker onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
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43% improvement in regulatory compliance with Remote
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.
End-to-end HR suite
Remote combines advanced employee management, payroll, and contractor management solutions.
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 manages all global entities in-house, with no third-party outsourcing.
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.
Feedback from our customers
Join the customers that rely on Remote to transform their operations.
“Had we needed to oversee and organise all functions internally, our yearly expenses would have risen by well over $500,000 USD. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our team, enabling us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has full visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.
“Our company engages 460+ Contractors across the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll, I would have to hire 5 or 6 full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a market-leading, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
“Had we needed to oversee and organise all functions internally, our yearly expenses would have risen by well over $500,000 USD. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our team, enabling us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has full visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.
“Our company engages 460+ Contractors across the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll, I would have to hire 5 or 6 full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a market-leading, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
“Had we needed to oversee and organise all functions internally, our yearly expenses would have risen by well over $500,000 USD. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our team, enabling us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has full visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.
“Our company engages 460+ Contractors across the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll, I would have to hire 5 or 6 full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
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.
Key features compared between 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.
Compare with other platforms
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.
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.
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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.
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.