Remote vs Oyster: EOR pricing compared (2026)
By published "from" EOR price, Remote starts at $599 per employee per month (starting price on annual contracts) and Oyster at $699 (list price). The gap is $100 a month, or $1,200 a year per employee, before discounts. At both, contractor-management plans start at $29 per contractor per month.
Prices and terms side by side
| What the pricing page says | Remote | Oyster |
|---|---|---|
| EOR price (USD per employee per month) | from $599 | from $699 |
| Billing | Annual contracts for EOR | Monthly or annual |
| Setup and deposit | No setup or onboarding fee and no standard deposit; a refundable reserve may be required in some cases (amount confirmed at onboarding) | No setup, onboarding or offboarding fee; refundable deposit for EOR employees (amount not published) |
| Currency conversion | One exchange rate per monthly billing cycle, shown on the invoice before payment; Remote absorbs rate changes within the cycle | Conversion fee only if you pay in a currency other than the contract currency; invoices payable in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD |
| Published discounts | None on the pricing page | Annual seat-based billing at a lower fee (amount not published); startup programme up to $1,200 off EOR fees; nonprofit and B-corp discounts |
| EOR coverage (provider's own claim) | 90+ countries | 120+ countries |
| Contractor plans (USD per contractor per month) | from $29 | from $29 |
| Source and checked | price page | price page |
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What the fee gap means for the total cost
Total monthly cost of one EOR employee at each country's example salary: salary plus statutory employer costs plus each provider's "from" fee. The $100 gap adds 1.1% to 6.6% to the total: little in high-wage countries, more in low-wage ones.
| Country | Salary + statutory costs (USD) | With Remote (USD) | With Oyster (USD) | Gap as share of the Remote total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $1,818 | $2,417 | $2,517 | 4.1% |
| Australia | $6,102 | $6,701 | $6,801 | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $2,690 | $3,289 | $3,389 | 3.0% |
| Canada | $5,271 | $5,870 | $5,970 | 1.7% |
| Colombia | $6,121 | $6,720 | $6,820 | 1.5% |
| Germany | $8,289 | $8,888 | $8,988 | 1.1% |
| India | $1,123 | $1,722 | $1,822 | 5.8% |
| Ireland | $5,623 | $6,222 | $6,322 | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $2,838 | $3,437 | $3,537 | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $6,967 | $7,566 | $7,666 | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $927 | $1,526 | $1,626 | 6.6% |
| Poland | $3,026 | $3,625 | $3,725 | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $6,376 | $6,975 | $7,075 | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $2,429 | $3,028 | $3,128 | 3.3% |
| Spain | $5,119 | $5,718 | $5,818 | 1.7% |
| Ukraine | $1,611 | $2,210 | $2,310 | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7,677 | $8,276 | $8,376 | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $1,442 | $2,041 | $2,141 | 4.9% |
How to read the price difference
- Remote's starting price is for annual contracts; Oyster's is the list price, and Oyster offers annual billing at a lower fee without publishing the amount. On annual terms the real gap can be smaller.
- Both say there is no setup fee. Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR employees; Remote may ask for a refundable reserve in some cases. Neither publishes the amount.
- Currency conversion is handled differently (see the table), so what you pay for exchange can differ.
- For contractors, both management plans start at the same price. Remote also sells a plan with misclassification cover and a contractor-of-record product; Oyster's pricing page lists a 30-day free trial and, on the check date, no contractor-of-record product.
More providers: the full price table, Deel vs Remote vs Oyster and EOR vs contractor.
FAQ
Is Remote or Oyster cheaper?
By published "from" EOR price, Remote ($599 per month) is $100 cheaper than Oyster ($699), checked 2026-11-14. Remote's price is for annual contracts and Oyster has an unpublished annual discount, so compare real quotes for your country.
How much does the difference add per year?
$1,200 per employee per year at the starting prices, which is 1.1% to 6.6% of the monthly total at the example salaries on this site.
Do Remote and Oyster charge a setup fee or deposit?
Both pricing pages say there is no setup fee. Remote may require a refundable reserve in some cases; Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR employees. Neither publishes the amount.
What do they charge for contractors?
At both, contractor-management plans start at $29 per contractor per month. See the table for the other contractor products.
Do you earn money from Remote or Oyster?
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