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Oyster vs SAP SuccessFactors

Oyster logo

Oyster

Software

Hire globally, compliantly

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SAP SuccessFactors logo

SAP SuccessFactors

Software

Human experience management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Oyster has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Oyster employer of Record is $699 per employee per month, with the discount tied to annual billing; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
  • They diverge on capability: Oyster covers Global Employment, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Oyster and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.

Attributes where Oyster and SAP SuccessFactors differ
AttributeOysterSAP SuccessFactors
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Cloud
Founded20202001

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Oyster

  • Global Employment
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Time Off
  • Expenses
  • BambooHR
  • Greenhouse

Only in SAP SuccessFactors

  • Core HR
  • Talent Management
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • Performance
  • Succession Planning
  • Analytics
  • SAP ERP

Both cover

  • Payroll
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Oyster

  • Hiring employees abroad without setting up a local legal entitynot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Onboarding and paying international contractorsnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Getting country specific employment compliance advice for distributed teamsnot SAP SuccessFactors

SAP SuccessFactors

No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP SuccessFactors review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Oyster

  • Employer of Record is $699 per employee per month, with the discount tied to annual billing
  • A refundable deposit is required before an EOR engagement starts
  • Contractor management is free for 30 days then $29 per contractor per month
  • HR advisory through People Partner Services is billed at $300 per hour on top of the subscription
  • A currency conversion fee applies when you pay Oyster in a currency other than the contract currency
  • Payments are accepted only by direct debit or wire in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD

SAP SuccessFactors

  • Complex configuration and customization required
  • Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
  • Implementation requires extensive project timelines

Pricing, plan by plan

Oyster

Free
  • Contractor$29/month
    • Contractor Payments
    • Compliant Contracts
    • Invoicing
  • Employee$599/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

SAP SuccessFactors

On request
  • SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Payroll
    • Talent Management

Which should you pick?

Choose Oyster if

  • You need global employment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want benefits.
Oyster review

Choose SAP SuccessFactors if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want talent management.
SAP SuccessFactors review

Questions people ask

Is Oyster or SAP SuccessFactors better?
Neither clearly leads. Oyster starts at Free and SAP SuccessFactors at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Oyster or SAP SuccessFactors?
Oyster has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Oyster and On request for SAP SuccessFactors.
Does Oyster or SAP SuccessFactors run on more platforms?
Oyster runs on Web, Ios, Android. SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use Oyster for free?
Yes. Oyster has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request.
What is Oyster best used for?
Oyster is most often used for hiring employees abroad without setting up a local legal entity, onboarding and paying international contractors, getting country specific employment compliance advice for distributed teams. Of those, hiring employees abroad without setting up a local legal entity and onboarding and paying international contractors are not what SAP SuccessFactors is typically brought in for.
What can Oyster do that SAP SuccessFactors cannot?
Oyster covers Global Employment, Benefits, Compliance, Contractor Management. SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Talent Management, Learning, Recruiting. Both handle Payroll, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?

SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.

Source
SAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?

Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.

Source
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