- 30%
reduction in time to hire with Remote EOR
- 12%
increase in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
- 2 weeks
faster onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
- 43%
improvement in regulatory compliance using Remote
With Remote, the world really is your Oyster
Comprehensive, advanced global HR solutions
Compared to Oyster’s product features, Remote provides a comprehensive solution with industry-leading expertise and dedicated support.
Fair, transparent pricing
Remote’s fair price guarantee means zero hidden fees and no upfront deposits, so you’ll never shell out for anything unexpected.
100% ownership and operation of all entities
Unlike Oyster, we manage every global entity in-house for maximum compliance and minimal risk.
Does Remote or Oyster suit your business best?
Fishing around for a global HR solution? While OysterHR focuses on EOR, its additional features remain limited in scope. On the other hand, Remote’s advanced suite of global employment tools means you have everything you need to build a global team.
Remote
Oyster
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
Key features of Remote and Oyster, compared
Remote | 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 absolutely | ||
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. | ||
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Zero compromise on service quality
Zero outsourcing of global entities
Zero hidden or unexpected costs
Remote: the market leader in global employment
Next-level contractor management
AI-powered tools for simplified global hiring
Zero compromise on service quality
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.
Zero outsourcing of global entities
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
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Zero hidden or unexpected costs
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 | |
|---|---|---|
Cost per employee | $599/employee per month | $599/employee per month |
Additional fees for employees | No additional fees | Additional fees for benefits administration, salary insights, and other add-on tools |
Cost per contractor | $29/contractor per month | $29/contractor per month |
Payroll cost | $29/employee per month | Starting at $25/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 |
Remote: the market leader in global employment
While Oyster’s offering outranks many of its competitors, Remote is considered the leading global employment platform based on G2 reviews — comfortably outscoring every other solution in the niche for customer satisfaction.
Next-level contractor management
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
AI-powered tools for simplified global hiring
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.
Oyster vs Remote FAQs
Remote offers simple, transparent pricing — you’ll pay $599 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 100+ 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 in just 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.
Stop fishing for a solution — get started with Remote today
Our team can help you migrate from Oyster within 24 hours.