Oyster HR
Workable
| Feature | Oyster HR | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29/mo | From $149/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-first-companies, global-teams, startups, international-employers | growing-companies, hr-teams, recruiters, startups |
| Founded | 2019 | 2012 |
| Global Hiring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Benefits | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contractor Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Off | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Sourcing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Job Posting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interview Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offer Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Oyster HR Pros
- Hire in 180+ countries
- Handles local compliance
- Good contractor management
- Modern interface
✗ Oyster HR Cons
- Expensive EOR service
- Limited HRIS features
- Support quality varies
✓ Workable Pros
- Great job board reach
- AI candidate sourcing
- Easy to use
- Good reporting
✗ Workable Cons
- Expensive
- Limited HR beyond recruiting
- Video interview extra
The Verdict
Oyster HR is built for remote first companies and global teams, with a focus on global-hiring and payroll. Workable targets growing companies and hr teams and leads with ats and ai-sourcing.
On pricing, Oyster HR is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $149/mo for Workable. That $120/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Both tools are a solid fit for startups — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.