Namely
Oyster HR
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Oyster HR
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Oyster HR
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Oyster HR
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Namely
Oyster HR
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Oyster HR
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Oyster HR
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Oyster HR
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Users: Per employee
Limits: Basic plan without advanced talent management. No managed services. Limited customization options.
Users: Per employee
Limits: Self-service benefits and payroll - no managed services. Must manage compliance internally.
Users: Per employee
Limits: Still not a full PEO solution. Complex compliance issues may need additional support. No ATS included.
Users: Per employee
Limits: Less control over HR processes. May not suit companies wanting hands-on HR management. Dependent on Namely's processes.
Users: Per active contractor
Storage: N/A
Limits: No EOR benefits, No local employment, Basic contractor management only
Users: Per employee
Storage: N/A
Limits: Not an EOR solution, Requires your own legal entities, Limited to payroll processing
Users: Per employee
Storage: N/A
Limits: Expensive for small teams, APAC region uses third-party vendors, Country availability varies, 30-day typical onboarding
Users: 5+ full-time employees
Storage: N/A
Limits: Minimum 5 employees required, Sales process required
| Feature | Namely | Oyster HR |
|---|---|---|
| HR | ||
| Core HR Management | ||
| Cultural Integration Tools Distributed team features | ||
| Employee Directory Included in platform | ||
| Expense Management Basic, no bulk uploads | ||
| Time Off Tracking Included | ||
| Payments | ||
| Contractor Payments $29/contractor/month | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Payroll Processing Reliability issues reported | ||
| Global Payroll $29/employee (requires entity) | ||
| Employment | ||
| Employer of Record From $699/employee/month | ||
| Benefits | ||
| Benefits Administration EOR only, varies by country | ||
| Time | ||
| Time Tracking Add-on module | ||
| Coverage | ||
| 180+ Country Coverage Some via third-party vendors | ||
| Talent | ||
| Performance Management Basic functionality | ||
| Compliance | ||
| Compliant Contracts Digital signing included | ||
| Tax Form Collection Contractor and employee | ||
| Compliance Tools | ||
| Recruiting | ||
| Applicant Tracking (ATS) Requires third-party integration | ||
| Access | ||
| Mobile App Limited functionality, poor reviews | ||
| Offline Mode Cloud-only, requires internet | ||
| Self-Service | ||
| Employee Self-Service Some limitations on what employees can update | ||
| Onboarding | ||
| Virtual Onboarding Well-structured process | ||
| Onboarding Workflows | ||
| Engagement | ||
| Social Newsfeed Company announcements, recognition | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Reporting & Analytics Basic, cumbersome navigation | ||
| Immigration | ||
| Visa Support Additional fees apply | ||
| Integrations | ||
| API Access | ||
| Platform Integrations 15 major platforms | ||
| Services | ||
| PEO Option Namely Complete tier only | ||
| Support | ||
| Phone Support Ticket-based only | ||
