Oyster vs
Papaya Global
Want to onboard a product manager in Portugal, an engineer in Egypt, and a data analyst in Denmark–in a few days, not months?
Whether you pay employees through your own entities, use an EOR, hire contractors, or a combination of all three, you need a global employment partner that’s built to support your expansion strategy.
They want an experienced, strategic global partner they can trust—not just a global hiring solution. You too? Here’s how we’ll help you make your mark around the world.
Best-in-class customer service and in-house expertise
Oyster’s highly specialized support, legal, and HR teams offer expert guidance for every challenge with clear SLAs you can count on.
User-friendly, all-in-one platform
Onboard Team Members in as fast as 48 hours, generate compliant employment agreements, and sync data automatically with your HRIS, with just a few mouse clicks.
Transparent timelines and predictable costs
Strategic partners guide you from day one, helping you build and implement a time- and cost-efficient global employment strategy, with no hidden costs.
How Oyster’s specialized solution can support your company’s long-term success
Best-in-class service without charging a premium
Oyster fulfills all your global employment needs in one solution with white glove customer service that doesn’t break the bank.
Seamless onboarding in as fast as 48 hours
Found the best web developer in the Philippines? With Oyster, you don't need to worry about losing the best talent to unnecessary back and forth. Start your onboarding in just a few clicks and make a competitive offer they can't refuse.
Oyster's platform is very intuitive and easy to use. Once you add a remote worker in the platform, the onboarding process runs smoothly. The hiring manager can help with any questions about local employment, which was very difficult to understand before using Oyster. Customer service is quick and our account managers are always happy to jump on a call if needed.”
Intuitive self-serve platform that integrates with your HR stack
With Oyster, you’re in control. Want to start a team member’s onboarding today? Need to make changes to payroll or contract details? Our platform’s automated workflows let you take action quickly, without having to wait for someone's reply.
OysterHR is an exceptional HR platform that offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to simplify HR management, particularly for companies with a global presence. [...] From onboarding to payroll to compliance, OysterHR delivers a seamless and efficient experience that significantly enhances HR operations.”
Discover how companies like yours have benefited from using Oyster
We are really impressed with the expertise they provide. Each country we work in, they have a dedicated team member with a lot of knowledge and expertise in the field of labor laws and employment practices within those countries."
Pacific Institute
Other success stories
Learn how Kinsta switched to Oyster from a legacy EOR to ensure a seamless employment experience.
See how Worldsensing achieved 20-25% YoY growth by scaling their sales team globally with Oyster.
Check out how Lokalise built a diverse global team by hiring talent in 45 countries with Oyster.
Discover how Neon scaled rapidly and doubled in size by hiring tech talent across 17 countries.
Migrating from
Papaya Global
to Oyster?
You're not the only one, learn how our team has supported 1,000+ employees switching from another provider.
Get StartedFAQs
How does hiring with Oyster work?
Oyster offers Direct+ infrastructure. This means we hire through our own legal entities in the countries where we hire most and use local partners in the rest. This model allows us to offer our customers extensive country coverage and support all use cases without compromising compliance and local expertise. No matter where you hire the communication will solely be with Oyster’s team and we guarantee the same level of service.
How does Oyster’s customer support work?
Oyster’s global team spans 62+ countries and has every time zone covered. Our specialized team is committed to defined timelines to respond to and resolve your requests thoroughly and quickly because we know when it comes to your people time and quality are of the essence. You will also get access to an internal team of experts including regional HR advisory, legal experts, benefits advisory, and regional payroll experts.
How fast can I hire with Oyster?
The time to hire varies by country and local regulations. Hire within 48 hours in some countries and within 10-14 days in the rest. Every new team member is assigned an onboarding specialist who will make sure the process goes smoothly and without delays.
Will I incur unexpected additional expenses?
Oyster’s prices are all-inclusive. No additional charges for setup, onboarding, offboarding, integrations, support, or making contract amendments. With Oyster’s tools, you will also get visibility into all the detailed costs that come with hiring in a specific country.
How do I switch from Papaya Global to Oyster?
Oyster has migrated over 1000+ employees in the last year and is here to make the process easy and straightforward. Here are the steps you can expect when you decide to make the switch:
- Meet with the Oyster team to receive guidance on what types of information you need to collect from your current provider.
- Let your provider know that you want to make the switch and collect the above information.
- Communicate the transition with your team. (We’ll provide resources on all the benefits to them!)
- Prepare for the transition with the Oyster team. This includes mapping out contract terms and onboarding details. We can also meet for a Q&A session to answer any final questions.
- Kickstart the onboarding process. Don’t worry, your Oyster hiring success team has this covered.
- Get a check-in from Oyster to ensure you’re set up for success!
