AI Tool Comparison
Oyster vs Applied
An objective side-by-side comparison based on global rankings, AI scores, and monthly user data.
Higher ranked

Oyster
HR & RecruitingGlobal employment and payroll platform.
AI Score77.5 / 100
#171
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Applied
HR & RecruitingBias-reducing recruitment platform.
AI Score64.1 / 100
#519
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Oyster | Applied | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | HR & Recruiting | HR & Recruiting |
| Global Rank | #171 | #519 |
| AI Score | 77.5/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Monthly Users | – | – |
| Pricing | Paid | Contact Sales |
| Website | oysterhr.com | beapplied.com |
Pros & Cons
Oyster
- Clear list prices reported
- Scale plan lowers cost for teams
- Broad claimed country coverage
- Statutory costs add 20-50% or more
- Comparison sources are inconsistent
- Partner model differs from direct entities
Applied
- Evidence-based approach from behavioural science
- Transparent method, no black-box matching
- Covers screening, interviews and job ads
- Pricing not found
- Less automation than AI screening tools
- One review reported a minor feature bug