Remote is regarded by us as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.
International companies expand through Remote
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30% reduction in time-to-hire when using Remote EOR
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12% boost in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
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Onboarding completed 2 weeks sooner with Remote Contractor Management
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43% improvement in regulatory compliance with Remote
Which suits your business better: Remote or Oyster?
Looking for a global HR platform? OysterHR concentrates on EOR, but its supplementary features are narrow in scope. By contrast, Remote provides an advanced toolkit for global employment, giving you the full set of capabilities to assemble 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.
Messages from our customers
Join customers who trust Remote to transform their businesses.
“Had we been forced to run all coordination and management internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves our team of operational duties, allowing us to concentrate 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 complete visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“Working with 460+ Contractors internationally has been essential for us. I would have needed to hire five or six full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Remote is regarded by us as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.
“Had we been forced to run all coordination and management internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves our team of operational duties, allowing us to concentrate 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 complete visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“Working with 460+ Contractors internationally has been essential for us. I would have needed to hire five or six full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Remote is regarded by us as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.
“Had we been forced to run all coordination and management internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves our team of operational duties, allowing us to concentrate 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 complete visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“Working with 460+ Contractors internationally has been essential for us. I would have needed to hire five or six full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
With Remote, the world really is your Oyster
Comprehensive, advanced global HR solutions
Remote delivers a full solution with market-leading expertise and dedicated support, whereas Oyster’s product features are more limited.
Fair, transparent pricing
Remote’s fair price guarantee means there are no hidden charges and no upfront deposits, so you’ll never shell out for any surprise charges.
100% ownership and operation of all entities
We don’t rely on partners; instead, we run every global entity in-house to maximise compliance and reduce risk compared with Oyster.
Key features of Remote and Oyster, compared
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 addresses the entry-level requirements for global hiring, but their payroll and contractor management solutions are more restricted in scope and capability. For complex international employment you need a trusted partner.
One hub for managing an entire global team
Streamlined payroll and expense management for every employee
Contractor management services across more than 200 countries
Oyster relies on a combination of local partners and third-party entities, which creates extra manual work and raises compliance risk. Because we run our own legal entities in-house, you can be confident you're operating with full 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 controls the employing entity, 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 tacks on fees for benefits administration and typically asks for mandatory upfront deposits, while enforcing rigid 5-day payment terms. Remote alone offers a fair price guarantee, so you always know exactly 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
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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 |
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Moving from Oyster to Remote is straightforward; our team can have you set up on the Remote platform within 24 hours. Simply
Establishing strong contractor relationships takes more than punctual payments. Oyster's contractor management mainly handles payments and lacks capabilities like time-and-attendance tracking, clock-in/out features, invoice scheduling, and locally compliant contract creation.
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, localised contracts
Approve invoices instantly with one click or auto-pay
Oyster HR helps you hire globally, but the initial step in international expansion is identifying the right talent. Remote, unlike Oyster, goes beyond EOR — it operates a full global employment network that lets you source, attract, hire, and manage the world's top international talent from a single place.
Remote Recruit streamlines global hiring with powerful sourcing tools and clear guidance to help you find top talent and navigate global complexity—so you can move faster, hire smarter, and scale confidently.
Find the best locations to hire using data on talent availability, average salaries, and compliance requirements.
Instantly surface best-fit candidates for your roles with AI-powered matches
Describe your ideal candidate, and AI scans 800M+ profiles to deliver the best matches in seconds.
Oyster vs Remote FAQs
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 our fair 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 specialised 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 limited in features and support, so the platform lacks the depth and flexibility teams need to expand internationally.
Moving from Oyster to Remote is straightforward; our team can have you set up on the Remote platform within 24 hours. Simply get in touch and you can say goodbye to Oyster HR and start onboarding your first employee with Remote in no time.