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Oyster HR

Best Oyster HR Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as Oyster HR, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Facts checked

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Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Lower published price

    Skuad

    $4,975 a month at 25 employees vs $17,475 for Oyster HR.

    $199/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan)

  • Employs in more countries

    Safeguard Global

    Employer of record in 187 countries by its own count vs 120 for Oyster HR.

    187 countries

  • Built for larger companies

    Remote

    Serves enterprise companies; Oyster HR does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

  • Built for small businesses

    Velocity Global

    Serves small businesses; Oyster HR does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

Oyster HR alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Oyster HR.

  1. Rivermate

    vs Oyster HR: $7,975 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity83 of 100

    From $319/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan)

  2. Skuad

    vs Oyster HR: $4,975 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity83 of 100

    From $199/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan)

  3. Globalization Partners (G-P)

    vs Oyster HR: $14,975 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity70 of 100

    From $599/employee/mo

  4. Multiplier

    vs Oyster HR: $11,475 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity70 of 100

    From $459/employee/mo

  5. Playroll

    vs Oyster HR: $9,975 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity70 of 100

    From $399/employee/mo

  6. Velocity Global

    vs Oyster HR: $9,975 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity70 of 100

    From $399/employee/mo

  7. Remote

    vs Oyster HR: Same list price as Oyster HR: $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Remote vs Oyster HR

    Similarity57 of 100

    From $699/employee/mo (Employer of Record plan)

  8. Atlas HXM

    vs Oyster HR: $14,975 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity53 of 100

    From $599/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan)

  9. Deel

    vs Oyster HR: $14,975 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

    Deel vs Oyster HR

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $599/employee/mo (EOR plan)

  10. Safeguard Global

    vs Oyster HR: Quote-only pricing; Oyster HR publishes its prices.

    Similarity33 of 100

Why buyers look beyond Oyster HR

  1. High EOR monthly fee

    EOR is $699 per active team member per month, with seat-based annual billing at a reduced fee available.

  2. Deposit and other charges

    EOR requires a refundable deposit, and currency conversion fees apply when paying in a different currency.

Oyster HR vs its closest alternatives

Employer of Record (EOR) comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeePricing modelOpen APISOC 2 Type IIContractor paymentsEOR countries
Oyster HRNot scored$699/employee/moPer employee120
RivermateNot scored$319/employee/moPer employeeNot verifiedNot verified180+ countries
SkuadNot scored$199/employee/moPer employeeNot verifiedNot verified160+ countries
Globalization Partners (G-P)8.5$599/employee/moPer employeeNot verified180
MultiplierNot scored$459/employee/moPer employee160+
Playroll7.9$399/employee/moPer employee180+ countries
Velocity Global8.9$399/employee/moPer employeeNot verified185
Remote8.9$699/employee/moPer employee90+ countries

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Oyster HR?

The closest alternatives to Oyster HR in Employer of Record (EOR) are Rivermate (83% similar), Skuad (83% similar), and Globalization Partners (G-P) (70% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Rivermate vs Oyster HR: $7,975 vs $17,475 a month at 25 employees.

What is a cheaper alternative to Oyster HR?

Skuad: $4,975 a month at 25 employees vs $17,475 for Oyster HR.

Which Oyster HR alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Oyster HR, Rivermate, Skuad, Globalization Partners (G-P), Multiplier, Playroll, and Velocity Global publish list prices for at least one plan. Oyster HR publishes its prices too.

Which Oyster HR alternative scores highest?

Globalization Partners (G-P) (70% similar to Oyster HR), with a LeadChange Score of 8.5/10 in Employer of Record (EOR), among the 3 closest alternatives.

Why do teams look for Oyster HR alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Oyster HR: high EOR monthly fee and deposit and other charges. The “Why buyers look beyond Oyster HR” section explains each one from its source.

Which Oyster HR alternatives integrate with ADP Workforce Now?

Skuad, Globalization Partners (G-P), and Velocity Global list ADP Workforce Now among their notable integrations, like Oyster HR.

Is Remote better than Oyster HR?

Remote scores 8.9/10 in Employer of Record (EOR); which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: Oyster HR vs Remote.

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