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About Oyster HR
Oyster HR is a global employment platform that helps companies hire, pay, and care for employees in 180+ countries. It provides EOR services, global payroll, benefits management, and equity compensation. Oyster differentiates with its focus on employee experience, offering localized benefits, professional development stipends, and a strong emphasis on company culture for distributed teams. The Oyster Academy provides free learning resources for remote team management.
What's Great
- ✓Strong focus on employee experience with localized benefits and cultural support
- ✓EOR services in 180+ countries with a growing global footprint
- ✓Professional development stipends and Oyster Academy add unique value
- ✓Emphasis on distributed team culture and employee well-being
Watch Out For
- !EOR pricing can be higher than competitors for basic service tiers
- !Contractor management features are less mature than Deel
- !Fewer countries with owned entities compared to Remote.com
- !Platform can feel slower and less polished than leading competitors
Common Use Cases
Remote-first company hiring employees in emerging markets with localized benefits
Business prioritizing employee experience and professional development for global hires
Distributed team wanting EOR services with a focus on company culture tools
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Employer of Record
EOR services that hire and pay international workers as the legal employer on your behalf.
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Hire and pay anyone, anywhere — contractors and employees in 150+ countries
Remote.com
Global employment platform for hiring, payroll, and benefits worldwide
Multiplier
Employ and pay global talent compliantly in 150+ countries