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HORIZONS vs Oyster

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Pick the Leading EOR Provider for Effortless and Compliant Global Hiring

Expand your team across 180+ countries with Horizons, all while experiencing streamlined, seamless service. Horizons leverages its in-house and on the ground local professionals to deliver you direct and efficient EOR services.

Choose Horizons for a superior, more reliable, global hiring experience.

Single Point of Contact

Oyster relies on third parties of varying quality to help with crucial parts of the hiring journey. With Horizons, you have one global partner to handle all your global hiring needs, including recruitment and visa support, across 180+ countries. 

A Customer-first Focus

Oyster’s customers have reported regular invoicing and payroll errors, and a slow customer support process. At Horizons, you are our first priority, and we will deal with any issues immediately. 

Genuine in-house expertise

In many locations, Oyster relies on third parties for compliance support. By contrast, Horizons entrusts all local HR duties to our experts on the ground, reducing errors, ensuring full compliance, and delivering cost savings.

Why Choose Horizons?

Three Simple Reasons to
Choose Horizons over Oyster

1. Better Value

Oyster’s prices start from $499. As Horizons is laser-focused on only those hiring services you truly need, its prices start from $299. This means Horizons can offer a premium solution, at an affordable price. 

2. Holistic Support

Oyster leaves you at the mercy of multiple third parties if things go wrong. Horizons has dedicated support on hand 24/7 to support you with any issues. 

3. Flexible Approach

Oyster’s one-size-fits-all approach can be limiting. At Horizons, we understand that every business has unique needs and we offer both zero-touch platform services and personalized expansion advisory to cater to your specific requirements. 

EOR you can trust

Why Horizons?

Horizons is the leading Employer of Record (EOR) platform, supporting employee hire in 180+ countries.

Horizons has professionals on the ground all over the world, and add-on HR services such as contractor hire, recruitment and visa support.

Horizons prices start from $299 per employee per month.

Why hire with Horizons

Best of Both Worlds

With Horizons, you get the perfect blend of sophisticated software and hands-on support. You’ll never have to choose between technology and personalized service again.

we make global hiring easy and cost-effective

Horizons vs Oyster: Differences Summarized

While Horizons and Oyster have some similarities, when you compare the service offerings, it is clear why Horizons comes out on top.

 

HorizonsFrom 299 USD
per employee / month

OysterFrom 499 USD
per employee / month

Countries covered180+90+
Local entities
Contractor hiring option
Recruitment
Same level of customer support in each location?
With a single point of contact, consistent high-quality service is guaranteed

In some countries, customer support outsourced to third parties, meaning variable quality
Centralized communication for fast support?
If there are any issues, Horizons alone handles it, immediately

Support can depend on third parties leading to substantial delays
G2 Rating4.94.3
Recruitment
In-house talent acquisition experts can find you top employees in any location

Does not offer recruitment services
In-house visa support?
Horizons supports visa processes in any location through its in-house global mobility team

Global mobility support available, but outsourced to third parties
PricingFrom $299 per employee, per monthFrom $499 per employee, per month