Oyster publishes an EOR price of US$699 per employee per month; Remunance prices by quote, so you'll need a written quote to compare.
Oyster: Global employment platform aimed at small and mid-sized distributed teams, with EOR, contractor payments and benefits administration.
Remunance: India-only Employer of Record handling employment contracts, onboarding, payroll and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, TDS), letting foreign companies hire in India without setting up a local entity.
| Feature | Oyster | Remunance |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$699 / month | Quote-basedUnverified |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Pricing being verified |
| Products | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Benefits, Payroll | Employer of Record, Payroll, Statutory compliance (PF, ESI, TDS) |
| Coverage | 180+ countries (provider claim) | India: all 28 states and 8 union territories (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | Fully distributed (incorporated in the USA) | Undisclosed in Public Documentation |
| Founded | 2020 | Undisclosed in Public Documentation |
| Factor | Oyster | Remunance |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$699 / employee / month | Quote only |
| What the price covers | Published EOR price of USD 699 per employee per month; contractor management is priced separately (USD 29 per contractor per month). | Pricing data currently being verified with the provider. |
What each provider's own website says. Where it doesn't say, ask in your quote.
| Item | Oyster | Remunance |
|---|---|---|
| What the EOR fee includes | Compliant employment in 120+ countries; Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies; Automated expenses, time off and reports; Onboarding and offboarding specialists; End-to-end support by local experts; Setup, onboarding, HR expert advice and processing terminations, with no extra charge | Undisclosed on its pricing page |
| Setup and offboarding fees | None: Oyster says these are included in the subscription fee. | Undisclosed on its pricing page |
| Deposit | Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR team members to start the engagement. | Undisclosed on its pricing page |
| Contract and billing | Seat-based annual billing at a reduced fee; an empty seat can be reused for a new hire or backfill at no extra cost. | Undisclosed on its pricing page |
Both providers appear in our guides for 1 country. Prices are each provider's published starting price for that country; delivery models are their own description.
| Country | Oyster | Remunance | Oyster delivery | Remunance delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | US$699 | Quote | Confirm with provider | India-only local specialist; confirm entity with provider |
Only Oyster appears in our guides for Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam.
- Both offer: Employer of Record, Payroll.
- Only Oyster lists: Contractor management, Benefits.
- Only Remunance lists: Statutory compliance (PF, ESI, TDS).
- Pricing model: Oyster: Per employee / month; Remunance: Pricing being verified.
- Oyster, 4 November 2026: Unchanged: EOR USD 699 per employee per month.
- Oyster, 26 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR USD 699 per employee per month.
- Oyster, 17 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR USD 699 per employee per month; contractors USD 29.
- Oyster, 15 October 2026: Unchanged: US$699 per employee per month.
- Oyster, 8 October 2026: US$699 per employee per month; contractors priced separately at US$29 (previously listed here: From about US$699, described as plan tiers).
Consider Oyster if…
- You are a small or mid-sized team hiring a handful of people abroad
- You want a published EOR price rather than quote-only pricing
Consider Remunance if…
- You're hiring only in India and want a local specialist rather than a global platform
- You want a provider that handles PF, ESI and TDS compliance directly
- What is the all-in monthly fee for India and my other countries, on annual and monthly billing?
- Do you employ through your own entity or a partner in each country?
- What deposit is required, and what currency margin applies to invoices?
Use our provider due-diligence checklist for the full list. To check the employment cost on top of either fee, see our country guides.
Is Oyster or Remunance cheaper?
Only Oyster publishes an EOR price, so you'll need a written quote to compare.
What's the main difference between Oyster and Remunance?
Only Oyster publishes an EOR price. Oyster prices on a "Per employee / month" basis and Remunance on a "Pricing being verified" basis. Only Oyster lists Contractor management, Benefits. Only Remunance lists Statutory compliance (PF, ESI, TDS).
Do Oyster and Remunance use their own entities?
It varies by country. In our India guide, Oyster describes its delivery as "Confirm with provider" and Remunance as "India-only local specialist; confirm entity with provider". Ask each provider to confirm in writing for the countries you hire in.
Why choose Oyster over Remunance?
Oyster may suit you better if you are a small or mid-sized team hiring a handful of people abroad; you want a published EOR price rather than quote-only pricing. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
Why choose Remunance over Oyster?
Remunance may suit you better if you're hiring only in India and want a local specialist rather than a global platform; you want a provider that handles PF, ESI and TDS compliance directly. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
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