A detailed comparison of Remote and Oyster HR to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
| Plan | Remote | Oyster HR |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Free contractor management | ✓ Free for contractors |
| Lowest Paid | $29/contractor/mo | $29/contractor/mo |
| Enterprise | $599/employee/mo (EOR) | $599/employee/mo (EOR) |
| Feature | Remote | Oyster HR |
|---|---|---|
| EOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contractor Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Global Payroll | ✓ | — |
| Benefits | ✓ | — |
| Equity Management | ✓ | — |
| IP Protection | ✓ | — |
| Global Benefits | — | ✓ |
| Equity Compensation | — | ✓ |
| Compliance | — | ✓ |
| Time Off Management | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.3 | ⭐ 4.2 |
Choose Remote if: You need companies wanting owned-entity global employment. Remote excels with its owned entities (not third-party) and strong ip protection.
Choose Oyster HR if: You need mission-driven companies hiring globally. Oyster HR stands out with its social impact focus (b corp) and good ux.
Best free option: Both Remote and Oyster HR offer free tiers. Remote offers "Free contractor management" while Oyster HR offers "Free for contractors".
It depends on your needs. Remote is better for companies wanting owned-entity global employment, while Oyster HR is better for mission-driven companies hiring globally. Both are excellent tools rated 4.3 and 4.2 respectively.
Remote starts at $29/contractor/mo while Oyster HR starts at $29/contractor/mo. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Oyster HR's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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