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Oyster vs Multiplier

Discover why Rivermate is your best alternative

Comparing Oyster and Multiplier? Rivermate offers superior support, transparent pricing, and true partnership for your global team.

Warum wir gewinnen

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Rund um die Uhr persönliche Unterstützung

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Transparente und klare Preisgestaltung

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Integrierte Compliance garantiert.

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Über 180 Länder, viele eigene Einheiten

Trusted by more than 1,000 global companies

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How Oyster, Multiplier, and Rivermate compare

Google
Google
OysterNo rating (N/A)
MultiplierNo rating (N/A)
Rivermate4.8/5
G2
G2
Oyster4.4/5
Multiplier4.6/5
Rivermate4.8/5
Trustpilot
Trustpilot
Oyster4.4/5
Multiplier4.9/5
Rivermate4.7/5
Capterra
Capterra
Oyster4.3/5
Multiplier4.7/5
Rivermate4.8/5

Human-first support

24/7 access to real experts — not bots

We embed alongside your team through Slack, WhatsApp, or email, with response times in minutes. Your people get answers when they need them, not days later.

True partnership

Not just a platform — an extension of your HR team

We consult on contracts, onboard your people, and guide you through compliance shifts. With local experts in 150+ countries, you get a partner who grows with you.

Flexibility that fits you

Tailored to your needs, not one-size-fits-all

From custom contracts and benefits to non-standard scenarios, we adapt to your business. You won't hear "we don't support that" — we'll find a way.

Competitive pricing

Compare transparent pricing across platforms. All prices are per employee per month.

Service
Rivermate
Best Value
Oyster
Multiplier
Employer of record (pricing)
Range €199/€599
$699/month
Not publicly disclosed
Payroll (pricing)
Not publicly disclosed
$29/month
Not publicly disclosed
Contractor management (pricing)
€199
$29/month
Not publicly disclosed
Recruiting (pricing)
0.2%
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
HR software (pricing)
Free
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed

Transparent pricing · No hidden fees · Cancel anytime

57%
Savings
97%
Accuracy
96%
Satisfaction

What's the price difference?

Number of employees: 50

10100

With Rivermate EOR, you save €19,950 or up to 57% in savings.

(Pricing calculated monthly)

Detailed Comparison

See how we compare

Explore features, support, and compliance across all platforms

Feature
Rivermate
Oyster
Multiplier
Global CoverageNumber of countries supported
150+ countries
100+ countries
100+ countries
Custom ContractsAbility to customize employment contracts
Equity & Stock OptionsSupport for equity compensation
Multi-currency PayrollPay employees in their local currency
Benefits AdministrationComprehensive benefits management
Contractor ManagementManage independent contractors

Check out Oyster's drawbacks directly from its users

What do you dislike about DataArt?

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Lorainer Fontalvo

Sr. UX UI Designer

DataArt

G2
G2
starstarhalf star
2.5

Delays in response times and difficulty in getting timely assistance. Also Oyster's availability and features might vary depending on the user's location, and certain functionalities may not be available in all regions.

Rivermate guarantees you timely assistance.

What do you dislike about CQ Flency?

M

Mayur Patil

Localization Engineer

CQ Flency

Trustpilot
Trustpilot
starstarstar
3.0

Oyster charges a hefty fee compared to other payment platforms. They can not provide tax guidance to remote contractors working with external companies.

Rivermate offers global expansion at a budget friendly price.

What do you dislike about this service?

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Arthur Fedrizzi

Mid Market

Google
Google
starstar
2.0

I really didn't like the fact that I will be paid to my Oyster account, and then I need to transfer to my bank account because that's another 2-3 business days. This was very annoying.

Rivermate offers consistent, timely payment.

Check out Multiplier's drawbacks directly from its users

What do you dislike about DataArt?

L

Lorainer Fontalvo

Sr. UX UI Designer

DataArt

G2
G2
starstarhalf star
2.5

Delays in response times and difficulty in getting timely assistance. Also Multiplier's availability and features might vary depending on the user's location, and certain functionalities may not be available in all regions.

Rivermate guarantees you timely assistance.

What do you dislike about CQ Flency?

M

Mayur Patil

Localization Engineer

CQ Flency

Trustpilot
Trustpilot
starstarstar
3.0

Multiplier charges a hefty fee compared to other payment platforms. They can not provide tax guidance to remote contractors working with external companies.

Rivermate offers global expansion at a budget friendly price.

What do you dislike about this service?

A

Arthur Fedrizzi

Mid Market

Google
Google
starstar
2.0

I really didn't like the fact that I will be paid to my Multiplier account, and then I need to transfer to my bank account because that's another 2-3 business days. This was very annoying.

Rivermate offers consistent, timely payment.

GoogleBewertet 4.6/5 auf Google
G2Bewertet 4.5/5 auf G2
TrustpilotBewertet 4.8/5 auf Trustpilot
CapterraBewertet 4.8/5 auf Capterra
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Beschäftigte

2000+

Jährliche Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnung

€200M+

Unterstützte Unternehmen

1000+

Abgedeckte Länder

150+

Frequently asked questions

Oyster vs Multiplier