Remote vs Oyster HR
If international hiring feels too complex for entry-level tools, then choose Remote for a market-leading expert partner that understands the terrain with specialized, end-to-end HR solutions."
Global companies grow with Remote
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30% reduction in time to hire with Remote EOR
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12% increase in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
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2 weeks faster onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
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47% average compliance-cost reduction (subject to local requirements)
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“We run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in multiple different currencies around the world and our Finance Manager has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“We run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in multiple different currencies around the world and our Finance Manager has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“We run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in multiple different currencies around the world and our Finance Manager has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“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.”
Compared to Oyster’s product features, Remote provides a comprehensive solution with industry-leading expertise and dedicated support.
Remote’s fair price guarantee means zero hidden fees so you’ll never shell out for anything unexpected.
Remote owns the legal entities for EOR, the payroll platform and the compliance systems.
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 solution covers the entry-level requirements of global hiring, but their payroll and contractor management solutions are more limited in scope and functionality. For the complexities of global 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 in more than 200 countries
Oyster uses a mix of local partnerships and third-party entities, meaning more manual legwork and an increased compliance risk. Because we manage our own legal entities in-house, you can be confident you’re operating with absolute 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 is in control of the entity that employs your team, 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 adds fees for benefits administration and requests mandatory upfront deposits as standard, while their 5-day payment terms are needlessly uncompromising. Only Remote provides a fair price guarantee, so you’ll always know 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
| 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 |
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While Oyster’s offering outranks many of its competitors, Remote is considered the leading financial operating system for the global workforce — comfortably outscoring every other solution in the niche for customer satisfaction.
Building effective relationships with your contractors requires more than just paying them on time. Oyster’s contractor management solution primarily facilitates payments, but does not include features such as time and attendance tracking, clock-in/out functionality, invoice scheduling, or locally compliant contract generation.
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, localized 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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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’s Employer of Record (EOR) service currently covers over 90+ countries worldwide, providing extensive access to global talent. And because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, its customers have complete oversight and control, and no risk of additional admin fees.
Remote is specifically designed as a dedicated global employment partner, offering purpose-built services for payroll, EOR, and contractor management. Oyster has a solid EOR offering, but its payroll and contractor management products offer only limited features and support, meaning the platform lacks detailed functionality or flexibility for teams looking to grow globally.
Switching from Oyster to Remote is easy, and our team can help you get set up on the Remote platform. Simply get in touch and you can say goodbye to Oyster HR and start onboarding your first employee with Remote in no time.
Our team can help you migrate from Oyster.
