Oyster HRvsRemote
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Oyster HR
- Slow support with ticket-based system frustrates users(8/10)
- No phone support and limited escalation options(7/10)
- Poor handling of external partnerships(5/10)
Remote
- Support tickets take days to resolve(8/10)
- Local HR expertise is lacking - costly compliance mistakes(9/10)
- No phone support - chat only with long resolution times(6/10)
Oyster HR
- Payroll delays leave employees waiting for salary(9/10)
- APAC region relies on inconsistent third-party vendors(8/10)
- Payroll errors including incorrect amounts(9/10)
- Payments don't initiate without submitting tickets(7/10)
- Limited knowledge of local legal terms(8/10)
Remote
- Payroll processing delays affect employee salaries(9/10)
- Billing errors and double deductions reported(8/10)
- Visa and social security enrollment mistakes(9/10)
- Tax document and payslip errors(7/10)
Oyster HR
- EOR pricing expensive at $699/employee/month(7/10)
- Confusing billing with payment tracking issues(6/10)
- PTO payout disputes upon offboarding(9/10)
- Low currency conversion rates compared to competitors(6/10)
Remote
- Expensive EOR fees - $599-699 per employee monthly(8/10)
- FX markup fees add unexpected costs(6/10)
Oyster HR
- No mobile app hinders simple tasks(6/10)
- Payslips hard to find and not organized(5/10)
Remote
- Onboarding delays and document issues(7/10)
- Employee termination process is difficult and slow(7/10)
- HR functionality is an afterthought(5/10)
Oyster HR
- Limited integrations with only 15 major platforms(6/10)
Remote
- Limited bank account support in some countries(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
Oyster HR
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
Remote
Users: Per contractor
Storage: N/A
Limits: Contractors only - no employee benefits, No health insurance management, Limited HR features
Users: Per employee
Storage: N/A
Limits: Expensive for small teams, Support response times vary, Complex terminations take time
Users: Per employee
Storage: N/A
Limits: Need your own legal entity, Less hand-holding than full EOR
Users: Custom
Storage: N/A
Limits: Must negotiate with sales, Complex procurement process
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Oyster HR | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | ||
| Contractor Payments $29/contractor/month | ||
| Multi-currency Payments FX fees apply | ||
| Core Services | ||
| Employer of Record (EOR) 180+ countries | ||
| Contractor Management $29/month per contractor | ||
| Employment | ||
| Employer of Record From $699/employee/month | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Global Payroll $29/employee (requires entity) | ||
| Coverage | ||
| 180+ Country Coverage Some via third-party vendors | ||
| Compliance | ||
| Compliant Contracts Digital signing included | ||
| Tax Form Collection Contractor and employee | ||
| IP Protection Owned-entity model | ||
| Local Tax Compliance Varies by quality | ||
| HR Features | ||
| PTO Management Basic tracking | ||
| Document Management Upload and storage | ||
| Time Tracking Basic functionality | ||
| HR | ||
| Benefits Administration EOR only, varies by country | ||
| Cultural Integration Tools Distributed team features | ||
| Employee Directory Included in platform | ||
| Expense Management Basic, no bulk uploads | ||
| Time Off Tracking Included | ||
| Onboarding | ||
| Virtual Onboarding Well-structured process | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Equity Management Stock option support | ||
| Immigration | ||
| Visa Support Additional fees apply | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App Not available - major gap | ||
| Support | ||
| Phone Support Ticket-based only | ||
| Dedicated Account Manager Enterprise only | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Platform Integrations 15 major platforms | ||
| API Access Available on paid plans | ||
| HRIS Integrations Major platforms supported | ||