Oyster HR
Zenefits
Oyster HR
Zenefits
Oyster HR
Zenefits
Oyster HR
Zenefits
Oyster HR
Zenefits
Oyster HR
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Zenefits
Oyster HR
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Zenefits
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
Users: Per employee
Limits: No performance management, No compensation management, No employee engagement tools
Users: Per employee
Limits: No performance management, No compensation management, No employee engagement tools
Users: Per employee
Limits: No employee engagement surveys, No well-being features, No People Hub
Users: Per employee
Limits: No employee engagement surveys, No well-being features, No People Hub
Users: Per employee
Limits: Advanced reporting limited, Custom integrations may require additional setup fees
Users: Per employee
Limits: Advanced reporting limited, Custom integrations may require setup fees
| Feature | Oyster HR | Zenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | ||
| Contractor Payments $29/contractor/month | ||
| Core HR | ||
| Employee onboarding Automated workflows | ||
| Employee self-service | ||
| Employment | ||
| Employer of Record From $699/employee/month | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Payroll processing Add-on on lower tiers | ||
| Global Payroll $29/employee (requires entity) | ||
| Global payroll US only | ||
| Benefits | ||
| Benefits administration Broker fees apply | ||
| Coverage | ||
| 180+ Country Coverage Some via third-party vendors | ||
| Time Tracking | ||
| Time & attendance Can be clunky | ||
| PTO management | ||
| Scheduling Built-in functionality | ||
| Compliance | ||
| Compliant Contracts Digital signing included | ||
| Tax Form Collection Contractor and employee | ||
| Compliance tools State-specific issues reported | ||
| 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 | ||
| Performance management Growth plan and above | ||
| Usability | ||
| Mobile app Some device crashes reported | ||
| Onboarding | ||
| Virtual Onboarding Well-structured process | ||
| Immigration | ||
| Visa Support Additional fees apply | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App Not available - major gap | ||
| Support | ||
| Phone support Email tickets only | ||
| Phone Support Ticket-based only | ||
| Integrations | ||
| QuickBooks Desktop integration Users report claim is false | ||
| Platform Integrations 15 major platforms | ||
| API access Limited partner integrations | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Custom reporting Limited pre-built reports only | ||
