RemoFirst vs Oyster
Best for
Startups, SMBs and cost-sensitive teams hiring globally without local entities.
Startups and scale-ups building distributed international teams, especially early-stage global hiring without subsidiary setup.
Strong when
Price is a primary factor and you want EOR, contractors, payroll and benefits across 180+ countries in one platform.
Fast compliant onboarding across many countries, strong onboarding UX and a mission-aligned B Corp vendor are priorities.
Validate before buying
The advertised rate is a platform fee only; real cost varies by country, out-of-the-box integrations are limited, and public security certifications could not be confirmed.
Per-employee cost can rise at scale, support is ticket-oriented across time zones, and some reviewers report occasional payment delays.
Pricing
Published flat rates: EOR from $199 per employee per month and contractor payments at $25 per person per month, with no setup fees.
Published per-seat pricing for EOR and contractors.
Implementation
A dedicated account manager and hands-on support are included, with add-ons for benefits, visas, background checks and equipment.
Compliant onboarding in as fast as 48 hours with one-click locally compliant employment agreements.
Employees
201-500
501-1000
Headquarters
415 Mission Street, San Francisco, California 94105, United States (remote-first team)
Charlotte, NC
Founded
2021
2020
Categories
EOR(Employer of Record)Payroll
EOR(Employer of Record)
Core capabilities
Employer of RecordContractor managementGlobal payrollBenefits and health insuranceImmigration and visasBackground checksEquipment provisioningCompliance
Employer of RecordGlobal payrollContractor managementMulti-currency payments (140+)Global benefitsCompliance and labor lawAutomated onboardingTime and leave
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. RemoFirst · Oyster