Remote vs Oyster HR
Remote: Global HR that goes beyond the basics
Hiring across borders is complex, so you need a partner who truly understands the terrain. Oyster provides the essentials, but Remote’s market-leading HR tools deliver expertise and support that’s designed for end-to-end global employment.
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30%
30% reduction in time to hire with Remote EOR
12%
12% increase in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
2 weeks
2 weeks faster onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
43%
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.
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End-to-end HR suite
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100% owned entity infrastructure
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Consistent global support experience
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EOR-centric solution
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Mixed ownership model
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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
"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
Senior 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
VP of Finance
"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."

Marisol Jiménez
Head of People
“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
Founder 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.
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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.
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100% ownership and operation of all entities
Unlike Oyster, we manage every global entity in-house for maximum compliance and minimal risk.
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Key features of Remote and Oyster, compared

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 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
Explore the #1 global HR platform
- One hub for managing an entire global team
- Streamlined payroll and expense management for every employee
- Contractor management services in more than 200 countries
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100% in-house entity infrastructure and operations
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Uncapped indemnity coverage for full protection when using Remote
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Dedicated local market expertise in every location we cover
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When your EOR partner is in control of the entity that employs your team, it...
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Reduces exposure of your company’s IP to multiple parties
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Allows quicker onboarding of employees
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Removes hidden or unexpected pass-through fees
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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.
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Fully transparent pricing with no additional charges
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One flat monthly fee with 14 days or more to pay your invoice
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Full refund of management fees in 90 days if you’re unsatisfied
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Remote |
Oyster |
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Cost per employee |
$599/employee per month |
$599/employee per month |
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 |
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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.
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.
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Work with contractors in 200+ countries and territories
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Bring contractors up to speed quickly with automated onboarding
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Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
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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.
- Discover the best locations to hire with data on talent availability, salary averages, and compliance requirements.
- Instantly surface best-fit candidates for your roles with AI-powered matches"
- Describe your ideal hire, and AI scans 800M+ profiles to find the best matches in seconds.
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.
Oyster vs Remote FAQs
Stop fishing for a solution — get started with Remote today
Our team can help you migrate from Oyster within 24 hours.