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At a Glance
Oyster
Oyster
Star Rating
(1,314)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00 Per Month
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Playroll
Playroll
Star Rating
(173)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.3% of reviews)
Information
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
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Playroll
Employer of Record
Starting at $399.00
1 Employee Per Month
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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
8.1
45
Not enough data
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
8.3
87
9.1
75
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
8.7
10
Not enough data
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
8.2
59
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
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7.7
6
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
8.6
58
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
Employer of Record (EOR)Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
7.3
129
8.6
69
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
32
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
Global Employment Platforms (GEP)Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
8.2
108
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
Oyster
Playroll
Playroll
Oyster and Playroll are categorized as Multi-Country Payroll and Employer of Record (EOR)
Unique Categories
Playroll
Playroll has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Oyster
Oyster
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.1%
Playroll
Playroll
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Oyster
Oyster
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%
Playroll
Playroll
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
Oyster
Oyster Alternatives
Remote
Remote
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Rippling
Rippling
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Plane
Plane
Add Plane
Multiplier Employer of Record
Multiplier Employer of Record
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Playroll
Playroll Alternatives
Remote
Remote
Add Remote
Deel Payroll
Deel Payroll
Add Deel Payroll
Pebl formerly (Velocity Global)
Pebl formerly (Velocity Global)
Add Pebl formerly (Velocity Global)
Multiplier Employer of Record
Multiplier Employer of Record
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Discussions
Oyster
Oyster Discussions
What is Oyster used for?
2 Comments
Amber U.
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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Playroll
Playroll Discussions
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