# CIENCE, Belkins, Remote vs Oyster Comparison

| | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 181 | 93 | 4,031 | 1,492 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | $29.00 Per Month | Starting at $699.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CIENCE

Pros:
- Expertise (2 reviews)
- Business Growth (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Delivery Delays (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Belkins

Pros:
- Collaboration (3 reviews)
- Professionalism (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Design (1 reviews)

### Remote

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1694 reviews)
- Helpful (1101 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (336 reviews)
- Delays (280 reviews)

### Oyster

Pros:
- Ease of Use (687 reviews)
- Customer Support (348 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (141 reviews)
- Delays (127 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (2584 reviews) | 8.9 (349 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (2805 reviews) | 9.0 (1247 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1747 reviews) | 8.9 (751 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (394 reviews) | 8.8 (169 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (2395 reviews) | 8.6 (332 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Work** | 7.0 (121 reviews) | 9.6 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Responsiveness** | 7.9 (124 reviews) | 9.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | 7.0 (125 reviews) | 9.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Execution Ability** | 7.0 (124 reviews) | 9.6 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Communication Skills** | 7.5 (125 reviews) | 9.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Professionalism** | 7.9 (125 reviews) | 9.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (141 reviews) | 9.6 (83 reviews) | 9.0 (396 reviews) | 8.6 (166 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (2575 reviews) | 8.7 (351 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CIENCE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Belkins

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Growth Plus (220+ appointments)

Price: Contact Us

Key Features:
- 220+ new appointments booked
- Up to 30,000 hand-curated leads
- 2-3 sending domains

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/belkins/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Remote

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Remote Payroll

Price: $29.00 Per Month

Description: Your in-house integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution.

Key Features:
- Stay compliant everywhere
- Powerful, transparent international payroll
- Offer employee benefits

[Browse all 10 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/remote/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Oyster

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: EOR Employee of Record

Price: Starting at $699.00 Per Month

Description: No entities required. With Oyster as your trusted EOR, generate compliant contracts, run accurate payroll, offer competitive benefits, and access deep local insights in a few simple steps.

Key Features:
- Compliantly hire full-time talent in 130+ countries
- Reduce time-to-hire through automations and pre-built templates 
- Manage international payroll and taxes in 120+ currencies with a fully-compliant solution

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/oyster-oyster/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Marketing Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ecosystem Service Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.7/10 | 1093 |
| **Oyster** | 8.1/10 | 48 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (827 reviews) | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (715 reviews) | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (748 reviews) | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (724 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (744 reviews) | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (700 reviews) | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (665 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (625 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (674 reviews) | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (601 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (681 reviews) | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (651 reviews) | 8.1 (35 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (638 reviews) | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (560 reviews) | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (498 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (480 reviews) | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (486 reviews) | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (594 reviews) | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (632 reviews) | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (682 reviews) | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (619 reviews) | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.4/10 | 176 |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (113 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (106 reviews) | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (110 reviews) | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (109 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (111 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 

### PEO Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.3/10 | 16 |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Program** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certified Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scale** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Specialist Guidance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.6/10 | 187 |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Role Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Multi-Country Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.5/10 | 279 |
| **Oyster** | 8.1/10 | 88 |

#### Processing

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi Country** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (220 reviews) | 9.0 (78 reviews) | 
| **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (187 reviews) | 8.4 (67 reviews) | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (188 reviews) | 8.2 (72 reviews) | 
| **Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (185 reviews) | 8.2 (67 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (190 reviews) | 8.3 (69 reviews) | 
| **Country-Specific** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (205 reviews) | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 
| **Internal Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (184 reviews) | 8.0 (61 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **HR/HCM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (123 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (129 reviews) | 7.7 (58 reviews) | 
| **Other** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (126 reviews) | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (117 reviews) | 7.4 (55 reviews) | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (174 reviews) | 7.5 (57 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (155 reviews) | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 

### Equity Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cap Table** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **409a** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Equity Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Equity Management

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HR Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.7/10 | 319 |
| **Oyster** | 8.2/10 | 61 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (217 reviews) | 7.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (226 reviews) | 8.5 (55 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (229 reviews) | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (218 reviews) | 7.9 (53 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (227 reviews) | 8.5 (52 reviews) | 
| **Requalification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (204 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (213 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (231 reviews) | 8.9 (54 reviews) | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (210 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.4 (29 reviews) | 

### Freelancer Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 7.8/10 | 8 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Contracts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Request Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Selection Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proposal Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

### Outsourced Sales Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | 7.2/10 | 15 |
| **Belkins** | 9.8/10 | 34 |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Capabilities

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **B2B Lead Development** | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 9.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 9.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Qualifying** | 7.1 (15 reviews) | 9.7 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Qualified Meetings** | 6.9 (15 reviews) | 9.7 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Account Management** | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 9.8 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Support** | 7.2 (13 reviews) | 9.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Expertise

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Demand Generation** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 9.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | 6.7 (12 reviews) | 9.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics Capabilities** | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 9.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 9.0/10 | 863 |
| **Oyster** | 8.4/10 | 60 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (566 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (575 reviews) | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (523 reviews) | 7.6 (43 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (533 reviews) | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (534 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (562 reviews) | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (566 reviews) | 8.5 (51 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

### HR Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 7.4/10 | 10 |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Cleaning

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Levels of Measurement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Employer of Record (EOR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 7.6/10 | 826 |
| **Oyster** | 7.3/10 | 138 |

#### Compatability

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **HCM and HRMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (611 reviews) | 7.5 (104 reviews) | 
| **Entrepreneur** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (614 reviews) | 7.9 (101 reviews) | 
| **Immigration and Relocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (615 reviews) | 7.7 (105 reviews) | 

#### Benefits

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Branded Shopping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (613 reviews) | 6.2 (100 reviews) | 
| **Other Benefits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (654 reviews) | 7.2 (110 reviews) | 

#### Core Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Expanded Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **M&A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Capabilities - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 8.2/10 | 39 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
| **E-Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (113 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (106 reviews) | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (110 reviews) | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (109 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (111 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor of Record

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core - Contractor of Record

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CoR** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Payment - Contractor of Record

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### IP Rights - Contractor of Record

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **NDA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Global Employment Platforms (GEP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.4/10 | 664 |
| **Oyster** | 8.3/10 | 125 |

#### Intermediate GEP features

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **International Hiring Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (391 reviews) | 8.6 (107 reviews) | 
| **Pre-built Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (313 reviews) | 7.8 (88 reviews) | 

#### Other GEP Features

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Managenent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (376 reviews) | 8.2 (102 reviews) | 
| **Analytics ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (299 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Hiring Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (361 reviews) | 8.5 (105 reviews) | 

### Marketing Strategy

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | 9.9/10 | 13 |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Other Platform Features

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Notifications & Reminders** | Not enough data | 10.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Database** | Not enough data | 10.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Compliance** | Not enough data | 10.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | 9.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### B2B Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CIENCE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Team Quality

| Feature | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to CIENCE (7):** [Outsourced Sales Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/outsourced-sales-providers), [Market Research Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/market-research-services), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [Sales Consultants](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-consulting), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services), [Digital Marketing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing), [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services)

**Unique to Belkins (8):** [Outsourced Sales Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/outsourced-sales-providers), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [Sales Consultants](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-consulting), [Marketing Strategy Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-strategy), [Social Media Marketing (SMM) Companies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-marketing-smm-companies), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services), [Digital Marketing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing), [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services)

**Unique to Remote (12):** [Global Employment Platforms (GEP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-employment-platforms-gep), [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Equity Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/equity-management), [Multi-Country Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-country-payroll), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [PEO Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/peo-providers), [HR Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-analytics), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [Employer of Record (EOR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employer-of-record-eor), [Contractor of Record Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-of-record)

**Unique to Oyster (10):** [Global Employment Platforms (GEP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-employment-platforms-gep), [Employer of Record (EOR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employer-of-record-eor), [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [HR Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-compliance), [Multi-Country Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-country-payroll), [Freelancer Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelancer-management-systems), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [PEO Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/peo-providers)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CIENCE | Belkins | Remote | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.8% | 69.6% | 44.4% | 46.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.3% | 29.3% | 49.4% | 48.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.9% | 1.1% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 

### By Industry

#### CIENCE

- **Computer Software:** 16.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 2.8%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Industrial Automation:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 37.0%

#### Belkins

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 27.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.2%
- **Computer Software:** 15.2%
- **Human Resources:** 3.3%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Computer Hardware:** 2.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.2%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 13.0%

#### Remote

- **Computer Software:** 22.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Consulting:** 3.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.9%
- **Computer Games:** 1.9%
- **Education Management:** 1.7%
- **Accounting:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.7%

#### Oyster

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.1%
- **Computer Software:** 19.6%
- **Consulting:** 3.4%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.4%
- **Computer Games:** 2.1%
- **Human Resources:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 38.5%

---
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- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12770 reviews)
- [Plane](https://www.g2.com/products/plane/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (866 reviews)
- [Deel Payroll](https://www.g2.com/products/deel-payroll/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (6598 reviews)
- [Papaya Global](https://www.g2.com/products/papaya-global/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Multiplier Employer of Record](https://www.g2.com/products/multiplier-employer-of-record/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1399 reviews)
- [G-P](https://www.g2.com/products/g-p/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1020 reviews)
- [Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)](https://www.g2.com/products/pebl-formerly-velocity-global/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (548 reviews)
- [RemoFirst](https://www.g2.com/products/remofirst/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [RemotePass](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepass/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (574 reviews)
- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CIENCE

- Title: [Is Outbound Marketing effective?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-outbound-marketing-effective) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The short answer is yes. Outbound Marketing can provide a predictable revenue channel to help offset the (sometimes) unpredictable nature of inbound..."
- Title: [Which industries do you work with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-industries-do-you-work-with) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "CIENCE has served hundreds of b2b clients across more than 130 different industries, running targeted outbound campaigns for startups looking for their first..."
- Title: [How many leads can you generate?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-many-leads-can-you-generate) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Our researchers generate up to 770 leads monthly, which can vary depending on the additional data points required for each lead. "
- Title: [What is CIENCE used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cience-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "GREAT for SMB to acquire webinar attendees, event attendees. DOES NOT have the skillset to acquire leads or appointments for consultative services or..."
- Title: [What kind of science is computer science?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-science-is-computer-science) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Computer science is a broad term for the study of computing including coding, hardware, networking, security and more."

### Belkins

- Title: [What is Belkins used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-belkins-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Belkins is a B2B lead generation agency specializing in helping businesses acquire high-quality leads and increase their ROI. Our services cover appointment..."

### Remote

- Title: [What is Remote used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-remote-used-for) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Payroll of employees in other countries without establishing a legal entity there. "
- Title: [In case I will move to another country, what process will I need to undergo with Remote?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/in-case-i-will-move-to-another-country-what-process-will-i-need-to-undergo-with-remote) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would like to use Remote anywhere."

### Oyster

- Title: [What is Oyster used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-oyster-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Oyster is used to help US based companies hire exception talent locally and world wide as employees or contractors! They make the process, quick, painless,..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cience-vs-belkins-vs-remote-vs-oyster-oyster)