WorkMotion vs Oyster

Support that’s always on - Our 24*7 customer support team receives continuous positive feedback and love on review sites like Capterra and TrustPilot. Our 90% CSAT score and a 2-hour first response time make our support hard to beat.

Unmatched compliance - With our German efficiency and in-house legal experts, you’ll never run into legal risks. We always guide you towards the best approach, whether it's EOR, direct employment, or a combination of both.

Smooth & easy global hiring - Our platform streamlines onboarding with 10-minute employment contracts, simplifies legal processes, automates workflows, and offers comprehensive support—including in-depth country guides for 160+ countries, an AI-powered chatbot, and a seamless ticket system.

Transparent prices, no surprises - Focus on building your global team, not deciphering your invoice. Avoid additional hidden costs for services like premium support, custom reports, or payroll processing. Get clear, upfront pricing with no extra fees.

Premium evalue at a lower price - Our premium EOR services start at just €499. Get higher compliance, better customer support, and a superior overall experience, all at a lower price.

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Why choose WorkMotion over Oyster

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EOR countries covered	160+	+90
Operate their own entities	Yes	Yes
Instant contract creation: Create an individualized, locally compliant (EOR) work contract without any waiting times	Yes	No
EOR contract negotiation (entirely within platform)	Yes: process occurs entirely within the platform interface	No
Manage payroll globally	Yes	Yes
Manage contractual changes, bonus payments, etc	Automated process after initiating the change/payment	Manual involvement needed
Talent offboarding	Country-specific workflow & guidance	Generic process
Offboarding cost calculator (estimating the costs of a termination in advance)	Yes	No
Ticket portal	Ticket portal to access all tickets and share them with HR colleagues	Requests have to be followed up via email
Depth of local legal knowledge (measured by the size of a typical country guide)	Very detailed (11,000 words) and constantly updated	Very basic (around 1,100 words)
Integrations with HRIS	Yes	Yes


Registration as a foreign employer	Yes	No
Non-resident payroll management	Yes	Yes
Onboarding & Lifecycle support for direct employees	Yes	No


Misclassification check	Mandatory check before each onboarding	Optional check
Country-specific contract templates	Yes	No
Additional contractual protection layers (e.g. IPR and confidentiality clauses)	Yes	No
Invoice management	Yes	Yes
Contractor payment in 160+ countries	Yes	Yes


EOR Compliance certification (IEC)	IEC Gold Certification for EOR compliance	No
Possess official labour leasing licenses in countries, where this is a legal requirement	in 94% of entities	Below 20% of entities *According to official public registers, listing licensed labor leasing companies in each respective country
18-months-rule test: How did companies react when asked about employing German EOR talents beyond 18 months?	Clearly educate about the compliance risks and offer suitable follow-up solution (e.g. direct employment)	Failed to flag Germany’s 18-month EOR employment limit
Operate own entities or work with partners	Mainly operate own entities (30 entities, covering more than 85% of onboardings)	Mainly operate own entities


Rating on review sites	Capterra: 4.8 Trustpilot: 4.8	Capterra: 4.6 Trustpilot: 4.5
Prices	EOR: Starting from 599$ Direct employment: N/A Contractors: Starting from 29 €	EOR: Starting from 649 € Direct employment: N/A Contractors: Starting from 27 €

Top 3 reasons to choose WorkMotion over Oyster

Unbeatable compliance

We're not just here to sell you a solution, we're here to find the right hiring strategy for your needs. A compliance violation by your provider can hit you just as hard as if you'd made the mistake yourself. That’s why we offer expert guidance to ensure you're always protected.

24*7 dedicated support

Forget waiting days for answers. We're obsessed with providing quick support. Our dedicated team of HR and legal experts is committed to resolving your issues quickly and efficiently, with a first response time of 2 hours and a full resolution time of just 16 hours.

Simple, effortless hiring

Ditch the delays and complexities of global hiring. Our platform streamlines the entire process, offering seamless contract management, simplified legal processes, in-depth country knowledge, a Help Center and an AI-powered chatbot.

Your clear choice for global hiring

WorkMotion offers an unmatched combination of compliance, effortless experience, personalised support, and transparent pricing. Our intuitive platform and expert guidance ensure you're always on the right side of the law, while our dedicated team is available to support you every step of the way. Ready to experience the difference?