Oyster HRvsWorkday

Saas

Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

Oyster HRWorkday

Signals Comparison

Support

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)

Workday

No direct support channel and slow ticket response(8/10)

Reliability

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)

Workday

Payroll errors including missed payments and 401K failures(10/10)
Regular maintenance downtime every weekend(6/10)

Pricing

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)

Workday

Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually(9/10)
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility(8/10)

Usability

Oyster HR

No mobile app hinders simple tasks(6/10)
Payslips hard to find and not organized(5/10)

Workday

Confusing navigation and unintuitive interface(8/10)
Job application process is universally hated(7/10)
Password and authentication frustrations(6/10)
ATS module lacks modern recruiting features(7/10)

Integrations

Oyster HR

Limited integrations with only 15 major platforms(6/10)

Workday

Data migration is the biggest implementation challenge(8/10)

Onboarding

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

Implementation takes 6-24 months with frequent delays(9/10)

Performance

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

Slow system response and frequent load delays(7/10)

Mobile

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

Mobile app crashes and freezes during basic operations(7/10)

Security

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

August 2025 data breach exposed 70 million records(9/10)

Customization

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

Limited report customization frustrates data-driven teams(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

Oyster HR

Contractor

$29/mo

Users: Per active contractor

Storage: N/A

Limits: No EOR benefits, No local employment, Basic contractor management only

Currency conversion fees apply, Payment processing times vary by country

Global Payroll

$29/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Not an EOR solution, Requires your own legal entities, Limited to payroll processing

Requires existing legal entity, Setup complexity varies by country

Employer of Record (EOR)

Popular

$699/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Expensive for small teams, APAC region uses third-party vendors, Country availability varies, 30-day typical onboarding

Security deposit may be required (1 month service cost), Benefits costs extra, Visa support has additional fees, $499/mo if paid annually

Scale

Free

Users: 5+ full-time employees

Storage: N/A

Limits: Minimum 5 employees required, Sales process required

Custom pricing requires sales call, Volume commitments may apply

Workday

Small Enterprise (<500 employees)

$150000/yr

Users: Up to 500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, Standard support SLA, Some features require upgrades

Implementation fees (100-200% of annual), Partner consulting fees, Custom integrations, Training costs, Additional modules (Recruiting, Learning, Analytics)

Mid-Market (500-2,500 employees)

Popular

$400000/yr

Users: 500-2,500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 3-5 year contract commitment, Complex implementation timeline, May need dedicated admin resources

Implementation typically $400K-$800K, Ongoing consulting for optimization, Add-on modules for Planning and Analytics, Premium support upgrade

Enterprise (2,500+ employees)

$750000/yr

Users: 2,500+ employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 5-7 year contracts common, 12-24 month implementation typical, Requires significant internal resources

Implementation can exceed $1M+, Multi-year project teams, Extensive change management, Ongoing optimization consulting, Data migration specialists

Feature Comparison

Feature	Oyster HR	Workday
Payments
Contractor Payments $29/contractor/month
HR Management
Core HCM Employee records, org charts, positions
Employment
Employer of Record From $699/employee/month
Payroll
Payroll Global payroll included, but complex setup
Global Payroll $29/employee (requires entity)
Time & Attendance
Time Tracking Mobile app has reliability issues
Coverage
180+ Country Coverage Some via third-party vendors
Compliance
Compliant Contracts Digital signing included
Tax Form Collection Contractor and employee
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/ATS Basic - lacks sourcing automation
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
Talent Management
Performance Management Goals, reviews, feedback
Learning
Learning Management Add-on module, additional cost
Onboarding
Virtual Onboarding Well-structured process
Compensation
Compensation Planning Enterprise tier feature
Planning
Workforce Planning Adaptive Planning add-on
Immigration
Visa Support Additional fees apply
Finance
Financial Management Enterprise tier, separate module
Platforms
Mobile App Not available - major gap
Analytics
Analytics & Reporting Custom reports require consultants
Support
Phone Support Ticket-based only
Integrations
Platform Integrations 15 major platforms
API Access REST APIs, integration cloud
Security
SSO Integration SAML, OAuth supported
Usability
Offline Mode Limited offline capabilities

Signals Comparison

Support

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)

Workday

No direct support channel and slow ticket response(8/10)

Reliability

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)

Workday

Payroll errors including missed payments and 401K failures(10/10)
Regular maintenance downtime every weekend(6/10)

Pricing

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)

Workday

Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually(9/10)
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility(8/10)

Usability

Oyster HR

No mobile app hinders simple tasks(6/10)
Payslips hard to find and not organized(5/10)

Workday

Confusing navigation and unintuitive interface(8/10)
Job application process is universally hated(7/10)
Password and authentication frustrations(6/10)
ATS module lacks modern recruiting features(7/10)

Integrations

Oyster HR

Limited integrations with only 15 major platforms(6/10)

Workday

Data migration is the biggest implementation challenge(8/10)

Onboarding

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

Implementation takes 6-24 months with frequent delays(9/10)

Performance

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

Slow system response and frequent load delays(7/10)

Mobile

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

Mobile app crashes and freezes during basic operations(7/10)

Security

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

August 2025 data breach exposed 70 million records(9/10)

Customization

Oyster HR

No signals

Workday

Limited report customization frustrates data-driven teams(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

Oyster HR

Contractor

$29/mo

Users: Per active contractor

Storage: N/A

Limits: No EOR benefits, No local employment, Basic contractor management only

Currency conversion fees apply, Payment processing times vary by country

Global Payroll

$29/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Not an EOR solution, Requires your own legal entities, Limited to payroll processing

Requires existing legal entity, Setup complexity varies by country

Employer of Record (EOR)

Popular

$699/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Expensive for small teams, APAC region uses third-party vendors, Country availability varies, 30-day typical onboarding

Security deposit may be required (1 month service cost), Benefits costs extra, Visa support has additional fees, $499/mo if paid annually

Scale

Free

Users: 5+ full-time employees

Storage: N/A

Limits: Minimum 5 employees required, Sales process required

Custom pricing requires sales call, Volume commitments may apply

Workday

Small Enterprise (<500 employees)

$150000/yr

Users: Up to 500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, Standard support SLA, Some features require upgrades

Implementation fees (100-200% of annual), Partner consulting fees, Custom integrations, Training costs, Additional modules (Recruiting, Learning, Analytics)

Mid-Market (500-2,500 employees)

Popular

$400000/yr

Users: 500-2,500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 3-5 year contract commitment, Complex implementation timeline, May need dedicated admin resources

Implementation typically $400K-$800K, Ongoing consulting for optimization, Add-on modules for Planning and Analytics, Premium support upgrade

Enterprise (2,500+ employees)

$750000/yr

Users: 2,500+ employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 5-7 year contracts common, 12-24 month implementation typical, Requires significant internal resources

Implementation can exceed $1M+, Multi-year project teams, Extensive change management, Ongoing optimization consulting, Data migration specialists

Feature Comparison

Feature	Oyster HR	Workday
Payments
Contractor Payments $29/contractor/month
HR Management
Core HCM Employee records, org charts, positions
Employment
Employer of Record From $699/employee/month
Payroll
Payroll Global payroll included, but complex setup
Global Payroll $29/employee (requires entity)
Time & Attendance
Time Tracking Mobile app has reliability issues
Coverage
180+ Country Coverage Some via third-party vendors
Compliance
Compliant Contracts Digital signing included
Tax Form Collection Contractor and employee
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/ATS Basic - lacks sourcing automation
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
Talent Management
Performance Management Goals, reviews, feedback
Learning
Learning Management Add-on module, additional cost
Onboarding
Virtual Onboarding Well-structured process
Compensation
Compensation Planning Enterprise tier feature
Planning
Workforce Planning Adaptive Planning add-on
Immigration
Visa Support Additional fees apply
Finance
Financial Management Enterprise tier, separate module
Platforms
Mobile App Not available - major gap
Analytics
Analytics & Reporting Custom reports require consultants
Support
Phone Support Ticket-based only
Integrations
Platform Integrations 15 major platforms
API Access REST APIs, integration cloud
Security
SSO Integration SAML, OAuth supported
Usability
Offline Mode Limited offline capabilities