# Deel Payroll, Oyster vs Remote Comparison

| | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 6,598 | 1,489 | 4,018 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $15.00 1 Deel Compensation Per Month | Starting at $699.00 Per Month | $29.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Deel Payroll

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4375 reviews)
- Convenience (2122 reviews)

Cons:
- Payment Issues (1006 reviews)
- High Fees (901 reviews)

### Oyster

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

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

### Remote

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (6132 reviews) | 8.9 (349 reviews) | 9.2 (2584 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (6292 reviews) | 9.0 (1247 reviews) | 9.3 (2805 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (5512 reviews) | 8.9 (751 reviews) | 9.1 (1747 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (588 reviews) | 8.8 (169 reviews) | 8.9 (394 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (5342 reviews) | 8.6 (332 reviews) | 9.0 (2395 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (592 reviews) | 8.6 (166 reviews) | 9.0 (396 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (6163 reviews) | 8.7 (351 reviews) | 9.0 (2575 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Deel Payroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Run efficient compensation reviews

Price: $15.00 1 Deel Compensation Per Month

Description: Deel Compensation helps HR teams make cost-efficient compensation decisions, at a faster pace, to keep workers engaged and organizations protected from regulatory fines.

Create compensation bands using Global Salary Insights and external data, share them with custom permissions for pay transparency compliance, and run rules-based compensation cycles that tie pay to performance.

Key Features:
- Compensation review cycles
- Compensation bands
- Total reward profiles

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/deel-payroll/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### 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

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | 8.9/10 | 1835 |
| **Oyster** | 8.1/10 | 48 |
| **Remote** | 8.7/10 | 1093 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.3 (1688 reviews) | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 9.3 (827 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.9 (1605 reviews) | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 8.5 (715 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | 8.9 (1674 reviews) | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 8.8 (748 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.3 (1598 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 9.1 (724 reviews) | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 9.0 (1554 reviews) | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 8.8 (744 reviews) | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.2 (1606 reviews) | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 9.2 (700 reviews) | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.9 (1536 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 8.6 (1513 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (665 reviews) | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.7 (1500 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (625 reviews) | 
| **Approvals** | 9.2 (1515 reviews) | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 9.0 (674 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 8.9 (1486 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (601 reviews) | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 8.6 (1510 reviews) | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 8.5 (681 reviews) | 
| **Tax Filing** | 8.5 (1485 reviews) | 8.1 (35 reviews) | 8.5 (651 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 8.5 (1467 reviews) | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 8.6 (638 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.7 (1449 reviews) | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 8.3 (560 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.8 (1446 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 8.4 (498 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.8 (1430 reviews) | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 8.3 (480 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.8 (1431 reviews) | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 8.2 (486 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.1 (1480 reviews) | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (594 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.1 (1458 reviews) | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (632 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.2 (1510 reviews) | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 9.2 (682 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 9.1 (1438 reviews) | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 9.0 (619 reviews) | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.4/10 | 176 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

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

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

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

#### Generative AI

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

#### Platform

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.6 (113 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.5 (106 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 8.1 (110 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (109 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (111 reviews) | 

### PEO Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.3/10 | 16 |

#### Compliance

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

#### Platform

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

#### Support

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

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.6/10 | 187 |

#### Automation

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

#### Logistics

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

#### Management

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

#### Monitoring

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

### Multi-Country Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | 9.1/10 | 2247 |
| **Oyster** | 8.1/10 | 88 |
| **Remote** | 8.5/10 | 279 |

#### Processing

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi Country** | 9.5 (2041 reviews) | 9.0 (78 reviews) | 9.3 (220 reviews) | 
| **Data Consolidation** | 9.2 (1661 reviews) | 8.4 (67 reviews) | 8.6 (187 reviews) | 
| **Data Quality** | 9.2 (1680 reviews) | 8.2 (72 reviews) | 8.6 (188 reviews) | 
| **Rules** | 9.1 (1661 reviews) | 8.2 (67 reviews) | 8.7 (185 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 9.2 (1709 reviews) | 8.3 (69 reviews) | 8.8 (190 reviews) | 
| **Country-Specific** | 9.1 (1701 reviews) | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 8.7 (205 reviews) | 
| **Internal Policies** | 9.1 (1614 reviews) | 8.0 (61 reviews) | 8.4 (184 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HR/HCM** | 8.9 (1601 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 8.1 (123 reviews) | 
| **Finance** | 9.0 (1622 reviews) | 7.7 (58 reviews) | 8.3 (129 reviews) | 
| **Other** | 8.9 (1569 reviews) | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 7.9 (126 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | 9.0 (1575 reviews) | 7.4 (55 reviews) | 8.3 (117 reviews) | 
| **Cost Tracking** | 9.0 (1605 reviews) | 7.5 (57 reviews) | 8.4 (174 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.2 (1729 reviews) | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 8.8 (155 reviews) | 

### Equity Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cap Table** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **409a** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Equity Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Equity Management

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HR Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

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

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

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

#### Platform Basics

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

#### Platform Performance

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

#### Platform Functionality

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

#### Platform Additional Functionality

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

#### Generative AI

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

### Compensation Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | 8.9/10 | 751 |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reward Structuring** | 8.9 (219 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | 8.7 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 8.9 (215 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation History** | 9.3 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Compliance** | 8.9 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management Integration** | 8.9 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedded Analytics** | 8.8 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting Capabilities** | 8.9 (215 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation Data Management** | 9.0 (218 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 9.1 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking Data** | 8.7 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pay Equity** | 8.8 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Bands** | 8.8 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.6 (113 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.5 (106 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 8.1 (110 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (109 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (111 reviews) | 

### Freelancer Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 7.8/10 | 8 |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

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

#### Platform Additional Functionality

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

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | 9.3/10 | 2946 |
| **Oyster** | 8.4/10 | 60 |
| **Remote** | 9.0/10 | 863 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 9.4 (2816 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 9.2 (566 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | 9.4 (2759 reviews) | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 9.2 (575 reviews) | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 9.1 (2581 reviews) | 7.6 (43 reviews) | 8.6 (523 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.3 (2643 reviews) | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 9.0 (533 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (2611 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 8.9 (534 reviews) | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.4 (2669 reviews) | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 9.1 (562 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 9.4 (2667 reviews) | 8.5 (51 reviews) | 9.2 (566 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | 9.4 (2680 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

### Pay Equity

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | 8.9/10 | 35 |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Basic Features

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **High level regression analysis** | 8.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Mitigation

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting ** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Legislation** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regression analysis** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Retention** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HR Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 7.4/10 | 10 |

#### Reports

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

#### Cleaning

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

#### Generative AI

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

### Employer of Record (EOR)

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

#### Compatability

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

#### Benefits

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

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

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | 8.2/10 | 39 |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

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

#### Platform Content

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

#### Platform Additional Functionality

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

#### Platform Data

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

#### Platform

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.8 (700 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.6 (113 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.5 (106 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 9.2 (678 reviews) | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 8.1 (110 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.1 (691 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (698 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.1 (677 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (677 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (109 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.2 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (111 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

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

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor of Record

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deel Payroll** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core - Contractor of Record

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

#### Payment - Contractor of Record

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### IP Rights - Contractor of Record

| Feature | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **NDA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Global Employment Platforms (GEP)

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

#### Intermediate GEP features

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

#### Other GEP Features

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

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Multi-Country Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-country-payroll), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to Deel Payroll (2):** [Compensation Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/compensation-management), [Pay Equity Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pay-equity)

**Unique to Oyster (7):** [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 Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [HR Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-compliance), [Freelancer Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/freelancer-management-systems), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [PEO Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/peo-providers)

**Unique to Remote (9):** [Global Employment Platforms (GEP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-employment-platforms-gep), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Equity Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/equity-management), [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), [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)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Deel Payroll | Oyster | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.8% | 46.6% | 44.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 43.0% | 48.5% | 49.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.3% | 4.9% | 6.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Deel Payroll

- **Computer Software:** 16.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.0%
- **Translation and Localization:** 5.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Consulting:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 40.8%

#### 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%

#### 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%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Deel Payroll

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12743 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1627 reviews)
- [G-P](https://www.g2.com/products/g-p/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1017 reviews)
- [Plane](https://www.g2.com/products/plane/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (866 reviews)
- [RemoFirst](https://www.g2.com/products/remofirst/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10511 reviews)
- [RemotePass](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepass/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (573 reviews)
- [Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)](https://www.g2.com/products/pebl-formerly-velocity-global/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (548 reviews)
- [HiBob HRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2335 reviews)
- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)

### Alternatives to Oyster

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12743 reviews)
- [Plane](https://www.g2.com/products/plane/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (866 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 (1017 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 (573 reviews)
- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)
- [WorkMotion](https://www.g2.com/products/workmotion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (385 reviews)

### Alternatives to Remote

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12743 reviews)
- [Plane](https://www.g2.com/products/plane/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (866 reviews)
- [G-P](https://www.g2.com/products/g-p/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1017 reviews)
- [Papaya Global](https://www.g2.com/products/papaya-global/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 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 (573 reviews)
- [Multiplier Employer of Record](https://www.g2.com/products/multiplier-employer-of-record/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1399 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10511 reviews)
- [Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)](https://www.g2.com/products/pebl-formerly-velocity-global/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (548 reviews)
- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Deel Payroll

- Title: [What is deel app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deel-app) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Is a finnancial app that allows you, as a contractor or employer, manage all the payment system and logic when it comes to salary and contracts. Whe it comes..."
- Title: [How does Deel work for contractors?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-deel-work-for-contractors) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Deel work as a middleman between the international employees (contractors) and their employers"
- Title: [As a contractor, how do you use deel?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/as-a-contractor-how-do-you-use-deel) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You sign a contract with your client and deel manages all the documentation, payroll, etc"
- Title: [Is it part of the EU?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-deel-an-eor) — 5 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What does Deel do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-deel-do) — 5 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "it simply helps you to transfer your money where ever you are staying and it gives you amazing feature where you can actually add more than one payment or..."

### 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,..."

### 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."

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