# Contra, Upwork vs Oyster Comparison

| | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 21 | 3,195 | 1,489 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (95.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | Starting at $699.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Contra

Pros:
- Freelancing Services (16 reviews)
- Customer Support (11 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Opportunities (4 reviews)
- Job Scarcity (2 reviews)

### Upwork

Pros:
- Ease of Use (665 reviews)
- Job Opportunities (367 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (474 reviews)
- High Fees (454 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 | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (2383 reviews) | 8.9 (348 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.9 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (2434 reviews) | 9.0 (1246 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 8.9 (1659 reviews) | 8.9 (750 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.8 (655 reviews) | 8.8 (169 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 10.0 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (2125 reviews) | 8.6 (331 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (663 reviews) | 8.6 (166 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (20 reviews) | 7.3 (2257 reviews) | 8.7 (350 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Contra

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Upwork

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: Free

Description: Hire for occasional, project-based work.

Get started for free.*

Key Features:
- Marketplace access — skilled freelancers across thousands of skills
- Talent profiles — portfolios, ratings, and work history
- Hiring tools — proposals and terms in one place

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/upwork/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

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 8.1/10 | 48 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (35 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 

### PEO Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Program** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certified Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scale** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Specialist Guidance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Multi-Country Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 8.1/10 | 88 |

#### Processing

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi Country** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (78 reviews) | 
| **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (67 reviews) | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (72 reviews) | 
| **Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (67 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (69 reviews) | 
| **Country-Specific** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 
| **Internal Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (61 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HR/HCM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (58 reviews) | 
| **Other** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (55 reviews) | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (57 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 

### HR Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | 9.7/10 | 8 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 8.2/10 | 61 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (55 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (53 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (52 reviews) | 
| **Requalification** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Compliance** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (54 reviews) | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (29 reviews) | 

### Freelancer Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | 9.8/10 | 8 |
| **Upwork** | 8.2/10 | 94 |
| **Oyster** | 7.8/10 | 8 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Project Management** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 7.9 (65 reviews) | 5.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (67 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.6 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 7.1 (58 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (71 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Monitoring** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contracts** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (66 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Request Tool** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (60 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Selection Management** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (74 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (58 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proposal Tool** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (59 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (60 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (60 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Portal** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | 9.5/10 | 10 |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 8.4/10 | 60 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (43 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (51 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Employer of Record (EOR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 7.3/10 | 137 |

#### Compatability

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HCM and HRMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (103 reviews) | 
| **Entrepreneur** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (100 reviews) | 
| **Immigration and Relocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (105 reviews) | 

#### Benefits

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branded Shopping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (100 reviews) | 
| **Other Benefits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (110 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **M&A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 8.2/10 | 39 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

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

#### Platform Content

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

#### Platform Additional Functionality

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

#### Platform Data

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

#### Platform

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 

### Freelance Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | 9.0/10 | 18 |
| **Upwork** | 8.3/10 | 2103 |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |

#### Hiring

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RFP Creator** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 7.1 (1462 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | 9.7 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (1896 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Freelance Screening** | 9.9 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (1778 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Freelance Profiles** | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (1884 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | 6.4 (15 reviews) | 7.2 (1058 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Guidelines and Policies** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (1683 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Builder** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Asset Management** | 7.1 (14 reviews) | 7.7 (1589 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Payment

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment Automation** | 10.0 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (1847 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Payments** | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (1899 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency Payments** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (1470 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | 9.8 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (1586 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Global Employment Platforms (GEP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Contra** | N/A | N/A |
| **Upwork** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 8.2/10 | 125 |

#### Intermediate GEP features

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **International Hiring Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (107 reviews) | 
| **Pre-built Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (88 reviews) | 

#### Other GEP Features

| Feature | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Managenent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (102 reviews) | 
| **Analytics ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Hiring Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (105 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Freelancer Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelancer-management-systems)

**Unique to Contra (3):** [Freelance Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelance-platforms), [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management)

**Unique to Upwork (1):** [Freelance Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelance-platforms)

**Unique to Oyster (9):** [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), [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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Contra | Upwork | Oyster | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 100.0% | 95.5% | 46.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 0% | 4.2% | 48.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 0.3% | 4.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Contra

- **Design:** 33.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 14.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.5%
- **Consulting:** 4.8%
- **Program Development:** 4.8%
- **Online Media:** 4.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8%
- **Media Production:** 4.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.8%
- **Human Resources:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 9.5%

#### Upwork

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 6.8%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.9%
- **Consulting:** 3.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Design:** 2.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.9%
- **Internet:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 42.1%

#### Oyster

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.0%
- **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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- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)
- [G-P](https://www.g2.com/products/g-p/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1016 reviews)
- [Plane](https://www.g2.com/products/plane/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (866 reviews)
- [RemotePass](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepass/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (573 reviews)

### Alternatives to Upwork

- [Fiverr](https://www.g2.com/products/fiverr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (461 reviews)
- [Bark.com](https://www.g2.com/products/bark-com/reviews) — 1.6/5 stars (332 reviews)
- [Toptal](https://www.g2.com/products/toptal/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (270 reviews)
- [Skyword360](https://www.g2.com/products/skyword360/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Freelancer.com](https://www.g2.com/products/freelancer-com/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (171 reviews)
- [CloudDevs.com](https://www.g2.com/products/clouddevs-com/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (163 reviews)
- [PeoplePerHour.com](https://www.g2.com/products/peopleperhour-com/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Guru.com](https://www.g2.com/products/guru-com/reviews) — 3.2/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Turing.com](https://www.g2.com/products/turing-com/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Dribbble](https://www.g2.com/products/balkan-brothers-ltd-dribbble/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)

### Alternatives to Oyster

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12731 reviews)
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- [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 (1016 reviews)
- [Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)](https://www.g2.com/products/pebl-formerly-velocity-global/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (547 reviews)
- [RemoFirst](https://www.g2.com/products/remofirst/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (351 reviews)
- [RemotePass](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepass/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (573 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Contra

No discussions available for this product.

### Upwork

- Title: [Is Upwork better or Fiverr?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/upwork-is-upwork-better-or-fiverr) — 3 comments, 4 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Upwork"
- Title: [As a new user of Upwork, how can I effectively use its proposal bidding system to increase my chances of winning projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/as-a-new-user-of-upwork-how-can-i-effectively-use-its-proposal-bidding-system-to-increase-my-chances-of-winning-projects) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Describe your expertise and show some samples. Try to bid first. Deliver projects on time. Be pricing competitive. Then done. You will grow soon."
- Title: [What is Upwork used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-upwork-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Upwork is a global freelancing platform that connects businesses or individuals (clients) with skilled professionals (freelancers). It’s used for both hiring..."
- Title: [What is Upwork platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-upwork-platform) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Simple one word will give you option to get business from world clients"
- Title: [How Can I grow more on Upwork?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-grow-more-on-upwork) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can Grow on Upwork by learning more new and advanced skills to offer them for selling purposes and earn more and grow, Because, Upwork is the most..."

### 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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