Compare Oyster and Playroll 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00 Per Month
Starting at $399.00 1 Employee Per Month
Oyster
Star Rating
(926)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(79)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $399.00 1 Employee Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Oyster excels in its entry-level pricing, starting at just $29.00, making it accessible for smaller businesses, while Playroll's entry-level price of $399.00 is seen as a barrier for some potential users.
- Reviewers mention that Playroll offers superior quality of support, with a score of 9.8 compared to Oyster's 8.5, highlighting that users feel more supported and valued when they encounter issues.
- G2 users indicate that Playroll's ease of use is a standout feature, scoring 9.6, which is higher than Oyster's 9.1, suggesting that Playroll provides a more intuitive user experience.
- Users on G2 report that Oyster has a more robust employee self-service web portal with a score of 9.0, while Playroll lacks this feature, which can enhance employee engagement and autonomy.
- Reviewers say that Playroll shines in data quality and consolidation, scoring 9.4 in both areas, whereas Oyster's scores of 8.3 and 8.5 indicate room for improvement, particularly for users needing reliable data management.
- Users report that Playroll's compliance features are highly rated, with a governance score of 9.6, while Oyster's score of 8.4 suggests that users may face challenges in navigating compliance requirements effectively.
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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
245
9.5
68
Ease of Use
9.1
771
9.6
72
Ease of Setup
8.9
627
9.4
49
Ease of Admin
8.9
134
9.5
18
Quality of Support
8.5
236
9.8
68
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
131
9.8
18
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
250
9.5
65
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
9.0
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Integration
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
19
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Processing
9.1
74
9.7
26
8.5
64
9.4
25
8.3
69
9.4
26
8.2
64
9.6
25
Compliance
8.4
66
9.7
25
8.6
70
9.7
26
8.2
59
9.3
25
Integration
8.6
57
9.2
24
7.8
56
9.1
25
7.7
43
9.1
24
Reporting
7.5
53
9.4
24
7.6
55
9.2
24
8.2
65
9.4
24
Platform Basics
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
Platform Performance
7.7
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.4
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
47
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Platform Administration
7.7
37
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatability
7.7
81
7.6
23
7.8
79
8.9
22
7.7
85
8.1
22
Benefits
6.5
77
Feature Not Available
7.3
83
9.0
24
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
Platform Content
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
8.5
65
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
Other GEP Features
8.1
63
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
67
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
21.3%
Computer Software
20.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Accounting
3.0%
Financial Services
2.8%
Other
49.2%
Computer Software
25.3%
Information Technology and Services
18.7%
Financial Services
5.3%
Computer & Network Security
5.3%
Consulting
2.7%
Other
42.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Oyster
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Events Services
The possibility of working for companies outside of my own country
Most Helpful Critical Review
Joyce C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Several times, we had to point out issues more than one time to see them solved. We also experience some issues with payroll and the issues tends to be always the same.
Playroll
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Financial Services
The UI is very easy to navigate through.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
There's nothing to dislike. Their balance of affordability and quality service is precisely what we needed.
Verified User in Events Services
The possibility of working for companies outside of my own country
Verified User in Financial Services
The UI is very easy to navigate through.
Joyce C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Several times, we had to point out issues more than one time to see them solved. We also experience some issues with payroll and the issues tends to be always the same.
Verified User in Computer Software
There's nothing to dislike. Their balance of affordability and quality service is precisely what we needed.
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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