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.
Remote versus Oyster HR
Remote: global HR that goes beyond the basics
If hiring across borders feels too fiddly for entry-level tools, then choose Remote for a market-leading expert partner that knows the landscape and offers specialised, end-to-end HR solutions.
International companies scale with 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
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.
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 truly becomes your Oyster
Comprehensive, advanced global HR solutions
Compared with Oyster’s product set, Remote delivers a complete solution backed by industry-leading expertise and dedicated support.
Fair, transparent pricing
Remote’s fair price guarantee removes hidden charges and eliminates upfront deposits, so you’ll never shell out for anything unexpected.
100% ownership and operation of all entities
Unlike Oyster, we run each global entity in-house to ensure maximum compliance and minimise risk.
Key features of Remote and Oyster, compared
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.
Compare with other platforms
Explore the #1 global HR platform
Oyster’s EOR solution meets the entry-level needs of global hiring, but its payroll and contractor management offerings are narrower in scope and capability. For complex global employment matters, you need a reliable partner.
One hub to manage an entire global team
Streamlined payroll and expense management for each employee
Contractor management services across 200+ countries
Oyster relies on a blend of local partners and third-party entities, which leads to more manual work and a higher compliance risk. Because we control our legal entities in-house, you can be sure you operate 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 operate
When your EOR partner controls the entity that employs your team, it...
Reduces exposure of your company’s IP to multiple parties
Enables faster onboarding of employees
Removes hidden or unexpected pass-through fees
Guarantees a more consistent global experience with a single point of contact
Oyster charges for benefits administration and typically requires mandatory upfront deposits, while their 5-day payment terms are unnecessarily rigid. Only Remote offers a fair price guarantee, so you always know what you are being charged for.
Fully transparent pricing with no extra charges
One flat monthly fee and 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 | $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 outperforms several competitors, Remote is rated the leading global employment platform on G2 — significantly ahead of other solutions in the category for customer satisfaction.
Effective contractor relationships need more than punctual payments. Oyster’s contractor management focuses mainly on payments and lacks features such as time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out, invoice scheduling, or locally compliant contract creation.
With Remote, manage the whole contractor lifecycle from first contact to project completion; smart onboarding simplifies induction and built-in compliance safeguards reduce misclassification risk. Plus, you’ll never pay 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 set to auto-pay
Oyster HR lets 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 that helps you identify top talent and navigate global complexity—so you can move quickly, hire more intelligently, and scale with confidence.
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Oyster vs Remote FAQs
Remote offers straightforward, transparent pricing — you’ll pay $699 per employee per month when billed annually. Contractor management is $29 per contractor. Oyster offers comparable pricing, but it does not include 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, giving broad access to global talent. Because Remote owns 100% of the entities it operates, customers retain full oversight and control and face no risk of extra administrative fees.
Remote is built as a dedicated global employment partner, offering services tailored for payroll, EOR, and contractor management. Oyster provides a strong EOR product, but its payroll and contractor management features are limited, leaving less flexibility for teams expanding globally.
Switching from Oyster to Remote is straightforward, and our team can have you on the Remote platform within 24 hours. Simplyget in touchand you can say goodbye to Oyster HR and begin onboarding your first employee with Remote quickly.
Stop searching for a solution — get started with Remote today
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