Oyster vs Remote
Remote publishes the lower Employer of Record price of the two. Whether it is the better deal depends on the terms each one states below.
Price per employee per month
| Oyster | Remote | |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record | $699 | from $599 |
| Contractors | $29 | from $29 |
| Plan the price belongs to | Employer of Record | Employer of Record |
For contractors they charge the same.
What each says about contracts, deposits, currency and exit costs
Oyster
- Fees
Oyster does not add extra charges for essentials like setup and onboarding, talking to HR experts, or processing terminations
- Deposit
Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR Team Members to initiate the engagement and to ensure on-time payments to your team.
- Currency
Oyster charges a fee for currency conversions but the fee applies only if you pay us in a currency different from the contract currency.
Remote
- Fees
No. There are no setup or onboarding fees, and the Remote Platform is included at no extra cost on every plan.
- Deposit
In certain circumstances, Remote may require a refundable reserve payment to cover potential employment-related obligations.
- Currency
We set one rate for each monthly billing cycle and show it in your invoice breakdown before payment.
One quote of each kind here. All of Remote's terms.
Full price pages: Oyster, Remote. Other options: Oyster alternatives, Remote alternatives.
Where these numbers come from
- Oyster's pricing page read
- Remote's pricing page read