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Oyster vs SYSPRO

Oyster logo

Oyster

Software

Hire globally, compliantly

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SYSPRO logo

SYSPRO

Software

ERP for manufacturing and distribution

From
$1200/month
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; SYSPRO sYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo
  • They diverge on capability: Oyster covers Global Employment, SYSPRO covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Oyster and SYSPRO actually diverge.

Attributes where Oyster and SYSPRO differ
AttributeOysterSYSPRO
Starting priceFree$1200/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded20201978

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Time Off
  • Expenses
  • BambooHR

Only in SYSPRO

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI systems
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Web 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 SYSPRO
  • Onboarding and paying international contractorsnot SYSPRO
  • Getting country specific employment compliance advice for distributed teamsnot SYSPRO

SYSPRO

  • ERP for discrete and process manufacturersnot Oyster
  • Distribution, inventory and warehouse managementnot Oyster
  • Production planning, bills of materials and shop floor controlnot Oyster

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

SYSPRO

  • SYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo

Pricing, plan by plan

Oyster

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

SYSPRO

$1200/month
  • Standard$1200/month
    • Financial management
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain
  • Premium$2500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Analytics
    • Priority support

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 payroll.
Oyster review

Choose SYSPRO if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing.
SYSPRO review

Questions people ask

Is Oyster or SYSPRO better?
Neither clearly leads. Oyster starts at Free and SYSPRO at $1200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Oyster or SYSPRO?
Oyster has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Oyster and $1200/month for SYSPRO.
Does Oyster or SYSPRO run on more platforms?
Oyster runs on Web, Ios, Android. SYSPRO runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
Can I use Oyster for free?
Yes. Oyster has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SYSPRO starts at $1200/month.
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 SYSPRO is typically brought in for.
What can Oyster do that SYSPRO cannot?
Oyster covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance. SYSPRO covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory management. Both handle Web support.
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