Remote vs Oyster HR

Remote: Global HR that goes beyond the basics

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."

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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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43% improvement in regulatory compliance using Remote

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.

End-to-end HR suite

End-to-end HR suite

Remote combines advanced employee management, payroll, and contractor management solutions.

EOR-centric solution

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

100% owned entity infrastructure

Remote manages all global entities in-house, with no third-party outsourcing.

Mixed ownership model

Mixed ownership model

Oyster operates using a mix of third-party vendors and owned entities.

Consistent global support experience

Consistent global support experience

Remote’s in-country expertise means specialist support in every country we operate in.

Third-party support providers

Third-party support providers

Oyster HR offers in-house support where they operate local entities, but uses external providers in others.

A word from our customers

Join customers who trust Remote to transform their business.

“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.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager

“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.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance

“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.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject

“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.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager

“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.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance

“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.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject

“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.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager

“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.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance

“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.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO of HomeProject

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.

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 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 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.