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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (58.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00 Per Month
Starting at $399.00 1 Employee Per Month
Oyster
Star Rating
(1,314)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansPlayroll
Star Rating
(173)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $399.00 1 Employee Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Playroll excels in Quality of Support, scoring 9.7 compared to Oyster's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Playroll's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Playroll offers superior Ease of Use with a score of 9.5, while Oyster scores 9.0. Users say that Playroll's intuitive interface and streamlined workflows significantly enhance user experience.
- G2 users highlight Playroll's strong performance in Governance, scoring 9.3 against Oyster's 8.5. Users report that Playroll provides robust compliance features that help businesses navigate complex regulations effectively.
- Users on G2 mention that Playroll outperforms Oyster in Data Quality, with scores of 9.0 versus 8.3. Reviewers say that Playroll's data validation features ensure more accurate reporting and analytics.
- Reviewers mention that Playroll shines in the area of Product Direction, achieving a score of 9.7 compared to Oyster's 8.7. Users report that Playroll consistently updates its features based on user feedback, ensuring the product evolves to meet changing needs.
- Users say that Playroll's Ease of Setup is notably better, scoring 9.3 compared to Oyster's 8.9. Reviewers mention that Playroll's onboarding process is straightforward, allowing teams to get started quickly without extensive training.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Oyster
Contractor
Starting at $29.00
Per Month
An all-in-one solution to quickly generate contracts, set up global payments, and streamline contractor management.
- Hire contractors in 180+ countries
- Draft, edit, and sign compliant contracts in minutes
- Process invoices and pay contractors in 120+ currencies
Playroll
Employer of Record
Starting at $399.00
1 Employee Per Month
The best fit for expanding SME and enterprise businesses that need to hire and manage employees in new markets without establishing a local entity.
- Hire employees in 180+ countries
- We take care of payroll, tax fillings, expenses, pension contributions, and more.
- Fast-track employee onboarding in multiple countries.
Free Trial
Oyster
Free Trial is available
Playroll
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
310
9.3
146
Ease of Use
9.0
1,096
9.5
153
Ease of Setup
8.9
714
9.3
125
Ease of Admin
8.9
162
9.3
41
Quality of Support
8.6
295
9.7
147
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
159
9.6
40
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
315
9.8
143
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
Integration
7.5
34
Not enough data
7.8
35
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
Processing
9.1
77
9.3
71
8.6
67
9.0
70
8.3
72
9.0
70
8.3
67
9.3
69
Compliance
8.5
68
9.4
69
8.6
72
9.3
71
8.2
61
8.9
68
Integration
8.5
59
8.9
68
7.9
58
9.0
69
7.8
45
8.9
68
Reporting
7.6
55
8.9
67
7.7
57
8.9
68
8.3
67
9.3
70
Platform Basics
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.9
46
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
Platform Performance
7.9
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.5
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
29
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Performance
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.9
54
Not enough data
Platform Administration
7.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatability
7.5
102
8.1
65
7.9
99
8.8
66
7.8
105
8.4
65
Benefits
6.3
100
Feature Not Available
7.2
106
8.9
68
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
22
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.3
22
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
30
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
8.6
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
8.5
99
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
Other GEP Features
8.1
94
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Oyster and Playroll are categorized as Multi-Country Payroll and Employer of Record (EOR)
Unique Categories
Oyster is categorized as Global Employment Platforms (GEP), Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, HR Compliance, Freelancer Management Systems, Onboarding, and Payroll
Playroll has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Oyster
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Playroll
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Computer Software
19.9%
Financial Services
3.5%
Consulting
3.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.1%
Other
49.1%
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Computer Software
15.5%
Financial Services
11.0%
Computer & Network Security
4.5%
Consulting
3.9%
Other
47.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Oyster used for?
2 Comments
AU
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,...Read more
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