# Oyster vs UKG Pro Comparison

| | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,487 | 2,187 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $699.00 Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Oyster

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

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

### UKG Pro

Pros:
- Ease of Use (176 reviews)
- Helpful (87 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (46 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (45 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (347 reviews) | 8.5 (1802 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (1245 reviews) | 8.5 (1848 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (749 reviews) | 7.6 (1048 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (169 reviews) | 8.0 (971 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (330 reviews) | 8.1 (1610 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (166 reviews) | 8.3 (958 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (350 reviews) | 8.4 (1767 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### UKG Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 7.9/10 | 1031 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (703 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 7.9 (684 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 7.9 (513 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (591 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (749 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.7 (55 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.7 (729 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.6 (537 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (380 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (811 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (741 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (590 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (800 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (686 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | 8.1/10 | 48 |
| **UKG Pro** | 8.5/10 | 1017 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 8.8 (936 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 8.3 (736 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 7.9 (653 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 8.6 (828 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 8.0 (796 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 9.2 (896 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.2 (280 reviews) | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (839 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (741 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (729 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (804 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (752 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 8.7 (783 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 8.1 (35 reviews) | 8.2 (694 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 8.4 (627 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 7.9 (505 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 8.3 (526 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 8.1 (439 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 8.5 (562 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 8.2 (828 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 8.5 (846 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 8.5 (860 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (774 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### PEO Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Program** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certified Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

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

### Multi-Country Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | 8.1/10 | 88 |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Processing

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

#### Compliance

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

#### Integration

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

#### Reporting

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

### Succession Planning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 8.5/10 | 109 |

#### Basics

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (97 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.4 (79 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 8.3 (64 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.5 (92 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (91 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (85 reviews) | 

### HR Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | 8.2/10 | 61 |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 7.9 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 8.7 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.9 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 8.5 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Requalification** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | 8.9 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

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

### Healthcare HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 8.5/10 | 71 |

#### Operations

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personnel Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 
| **Talent Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (54 reviews) | 
| **Regulation and Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | 
| **Metrics and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.7 (54 reviews) | 

### Freelancer Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | 7.8/10 | 8 |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

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

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Employee Recognition

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 8.4/10 | 320 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (223 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (269 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (270 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (231 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (86 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 8.3 (232 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (221 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.5 (241 reviews) | 
| **Corporate Discounts** | Not enough data | 8.0 (92 reviews) | 
| **Employee Engagement** | Not enough data | 8.8 (220 reviews) | 
| **Rewards** | Not enough data | 9.1 (298 reviews) | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 7.6/10 | 134 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | 7.7 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | 7.7 (92 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (105 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (94 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | 8.0 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.9 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.8 (72 reviews) | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | 7.3 (63 reviews) | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | 6.8 (56 reviews) | 

#### Data

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | 8.1 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 8.3 (95 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 5.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.5 (10 reviews) | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | 8.4/10 | 60 |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 8.7 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 8.7 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 7.6 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 8.6 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 8.5 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Wage access** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Employer of Record (EOR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | 7.3/10 | 136 |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatability

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **HCM and HRMS** | 7.5 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Entrepreneur** | 7.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Immigration and Relocation** | 7.7 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits

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

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

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **M&A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Compensation Planning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform - Compensation Planning

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compensation Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Merit Cycle Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pay Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reward Structuring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Features - Compensation Planning

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Fatigue Risk Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Fatigue Management - Fatigue Risk Management

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Education and Training Modules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Schedule Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fatigue Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wearable Device Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Risk Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Capabilities - Fatigue Risk Management

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fleet Management Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 7.9/10 | 929 |

#### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sourcing

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | Not enough data | 7.7 (237 reviews) | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (193 reviews) | 
| **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | Not enough data | 7.7 (219 reviews) | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.7 (729 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.6 (537 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (380 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (811 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (741 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (590 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (800 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (686 reviews) | 

#### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Job Description** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chatbot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | 8.2/10 | 39 |
| **UKG Pro** | 7.9/10 | 998 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 5.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 6.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 6.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 5.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 8.1 (244 reviews) | 
| **E-Forms** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (359 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (364 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.2 (185 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (258 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 7.9 (258 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (404 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 7.5 (194 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 7.9 (208 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (350 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (371 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | 7.3 (22 reviews) | 7.8 (164 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 7.9 (296 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.0 (183 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.7 (729 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.6 (537 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (380 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (811 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (741 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (590 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (800 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (686 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 7.7 (397 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (523 reviews) | 

### AI Agents for HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Conversational Assistants** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi‑Language Support & Localization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Task Automation - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Attrition and Engagement Prediction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement & Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Integration & Data Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Nudges & Conversation Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Human‑in‑the‑Loop Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Powered Candidate Screening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interview & Scheduling Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 7.9/10 | 56 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | 8.1 (33 reviews) | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | Not enough data | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | 8.3 (33 reviews) | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.0 (42 reviews) | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | 7.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | 7.5 (20 reviews) | 
| **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | 7.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 
| **Customer Training** | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 

### Employee Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 8.2/10 | 873 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Employee Pulse Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Survey Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Science-based templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Employee Segmenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal and Challenge Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Peer Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Feedback Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.7 (729 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.6 (537 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (380 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (811 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (741 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (590 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (800 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (686 reviews) | 

### Global Employment Platforms (GEP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | 8.3/10 | 125 |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Intermediate GEP features

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

#### Other GEP Features

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

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 8.0/10 | 654 |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | Not enough data | 8.0 (574 reviews) | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | Not enough data | 7.8 (332 reviews) | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (252 reviews) | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.2 (368 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (393 reviews) | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | 
| **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | 7.8 (370 reviews) | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (310 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (491 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (479 reviews) | 
| **APIs / Integration** | Not enough data | 7.7 (336 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 7.7 (224 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.3 (467 reviews) | 
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | 7.6 (373 reviews) | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### AI Agents

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AI Agents

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 7.9/10 | 872 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.7 (729 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.6 (537 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (380 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (811 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (741 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (590 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (800 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (686 reviews) | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Oyster** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Pro** | 8.1/10 | 930 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.7 (729 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.6 (537 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (380 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (811 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (741 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 7.7 (590 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (800 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (686 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (105 reviews) | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.0 (123 reviews) | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (209 reviews) | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (209 reviews) | 
| **Skills Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (128 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.1 (150 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.5 (221 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.7 (104 reviews) | 
| **Team Communication** | Not enough data | 8.2 (133 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to Oyster (8):** [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), [PEO Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/peo-providers)

**Unique to UKG Pro (14):** [Succession Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/succession-planning), [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Healthcare HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-hr), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Fatigue Risk Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fatigue-risk-management), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [AI Agents for HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agents-for-hr), [Compensation Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/compensation-planning), [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-engagement), [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-recognition)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Oyster | UKG Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.6% | 4.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.5% | 48.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.9% | 46.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Oyster

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.0%
- **Computer Software:** 19.5%
- **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%

#### UKG Pro

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.6%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.1%
- **Hospitality:** 4.8%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Retail:** 4.3%
- **Utilities:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2%
- **Human Resources:** 3.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 57.9%

---
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## Top Discussions

### 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,..."

### UKG Pro

No discussions available for this product.

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