Remote vs Oyster
A comprehensive comparison of two leading EOR and hiring platforms. See pricing, features, and which one is right for your team.
VERDICT SUMMARY
If IP protection and entity ownership are non-negotiable, Remote is the clear choice. You own the subsidiaries, which means full control and liability for IP created by employees. If you prioritize ease of use and have 5-20 person teams across multi...
Read full verdict →Remote and Oyster are both dedicated EOR platforms charging $599/month with similar country coverage (80+ vs 130+). Both solve the same problem: hire employees globally without local entity setup. But they approach it differently. Remote emphasizes ownership and control. It owns the legal subsidiaries in each country, meaning no third-party intermediaries and full IP protection. Remote is favored by companies in security-sensitive industries or those with complex IP requirements. However, this ownership model requires more infrastructure and results in slower onboarding (2-3 weeks). Oyster emphasizes simplicity and guided experience. It was built as the "remote-first hiring platform" with a focus on user experience. Oyster has better documentation, guided hiring flows, and clearer onboarding steps. It's particularly good for hiring virtual assistants, support reps, and other non-technical roles where the hiring process clarity matters. Both platforms are professional and compliant. The choice is between ownership (Remote) and simplicity (Oyster).
Detailed Comparison
$599/month
Supports 80+
$599/month
Supports 130+
- Owns all legal entities (no third-party)
- Superior IP and data protection
- Direct control over subsidiaries
- Strong compliance in developed markets
- Transparent pricing
- More countries (130 vs 80)
- User-friendly onboarding
- Excellent guides and documentation
- Good for non-technical roles
- Simpler hiring flow
- Slower onboarding (2-3 weeks)
- Fewer countries than Oyster (80 vs 130)
- Cannot hire contractors
- No automation in setup
- Better for developed countries
- No contractor support
- Slower than Deel (1-2 weeks)
- Smaller company (newer platform)
- Less automation
- No entity ownership options
Pricing Breakdown
Both platforms charge $599/month base + local payroll costs. The pricing is identical. Total cost depends on employee salaries and local taxes in each country. For a $2,500/month salary in Brazil with 30% employer costs (high), both platforms would cost ~$3,800/month total ($599 + $2,500 + $750 employer costs). The cost is the same. The difference is in execution, coverage, and control—not price.
When to Use Each Platform
Remote
Remote
Oyster
Oyster
The Verdict
If IP protection and entity ownership are non-negotiable, Remote is the clear choice. You own the subsidiaries, which means full control and liability for IP created by employees. If you prioritize ease of use and have 5-20 person teams across multiple countries, Oyster's guided approach is better. You'll get clearer onboarding, better documentation, and less headache. Oyster also supports more countries (130 vs 80). For most companies hiring remote talent globally, Oyster is the easier choice. The 50-country difference in coverage matters if you're hiring in emerging markets. Remote's entity ownership is valuable but only if IP protection is genuinely critical to your business. If you're not sure, try Oyster first. If you later need entity ownership, you can migrate to Remote.
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Remote companies prioritizing entity ownership and ip protection, while Oyster remote-first companies wanting easy hiring with guided process. Remote offers 80+ country coverage at $599/month pricing, whereas Oyster supports 130+ countries with $599/month pricing. The best choice depends on your company's specific hiring needs, geographic focus, and budget.
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Deel handles payroll, compliance, and benefits. No local entity needed.