HR Software Pricing Comparison 2026 — UAE, KSA & India
Side-by-side pricing for the most-considered HR platforms in UAE, Saudi Arabia and India. Per-employee fees, flat tiers, free trials, and the hidden add-ons that change the headline price. Use this to anchor your TCO conversation with each vendor before you sign.
UAE pricing
| Vendor | HQ | Starter (AED) | Growth / mid-tier | Enterprise | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NeuralHR.AI | UAE / India | AED 399 / mo (5 users) flat | AED 999 / mo (10 users) flat | Per-employee, custom | Guided demo |
| Bayzat | UAE | ≈ AED 21 / emp / mo | Per-employee + module add-ons | Custom | Demo only |
| ZenHR | Jordan / GCC | ≈ AED 25 / emp / mo | Per-employee + per-country premium | Custom | 14 days |
| Workplus HCM | UAE | Custom (no public SMB tier) | Custom | Custom | Demo only |
| Darwinbox | India / global | n/a (enterprise-only) | n/a | Custom (typically AED 12,000+/mo for 100 emp) | Demo only |
| Zoho People (UAE) | India / global | ≈ AED 6 / emp / mo (HR only) | Add Zoho Payroll separately | Plus Zoho People Plus | 30 days |
| Sage HR | UK / global | ≈ AED 18 / emp / mo (modular) | Per module + per employee | Custom | 30 days |
| Oracle HCM | US / global | n/a (enterprise-only) | n/a | Custom (typically 6–7 figures/yr) | Demo only |
Pricing sourced from each vendor's public website as of April 2026. Verify current rates before purchase. Hidden add-ons (modules, per-country premiums, implementation, premium support) not included in headline prices.
India pricing
| Vendor | HQ | Starter (INR) | Growth / mid-tier | Enterprise | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NeuralHR.AI | UAE / India | ₹4,999 / mo (5 users) flat | ₹11,999 / mo (10 users) flat | Per-employee, custom | Guided demo |
| greytHR | India | ₹2,495 / mo (25 emp) | ₹4,995–7,995 / mo (mid-tier) | Custom | 30 days |
| Keka | India | ₹6,999 / mo (Foundation, 100-emp min) | Strength tier ₹9,999+ / mo | Custom | Demo only |
| Razorpay Payroll | India | Free up to 5 employees | ₹5,999 + ₹50 / emp / mo | n/a (payroll-only) | Free tier |
| Zoho People (India) | India / global | ₹48 / emp / mo (HR only) | Add Zoho Payroll separately | Plus Zoho People Plus | 30 days |
| sumHR | India | ₹50 / emp / mo | ₹100 / emp / mo (full HRMS) | Custom | 14 days |
| Pocket HRMS | India | ≈ ₹150 / emp / mo modular | Bundle pricing | Custom | Demo only |
| Darwinbox | India / global | n/a (enterprise-only) | n/a | Custom (typically ₹15,000+/mo for 100 emp) | Demo only |
Pricing sourced from each vendor's public website as of April 2026. Verify current rates before purchase. Hidden add-ons (modules, per-country premiums, implementation, premium support) not included in headline prices.
Saudi Arabia pricing
| Vendor | HQ | Starter (SAR) | Growth / mid-tier | Enterprise | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NeuralHR.AI | UAE / India | SAR 399 / mo (5 users) flat | SAR 999 / mo (10 users) flat | Per-employee with KSA hosting (Enterprise) | Guided demo |
| Jisr | Saudi Arabia | ≈ SAR 17 / emp / mo | Per-employee tier | Custom | 14 days |
| ZenHR | Jordan / GCC | ≈ SAR 25 / emp / mo | Per-employee + per-country premium | Custom | 14 days |
| PalmHR | Saudi Arabia | ≈ SAR 19 / emp / mo | Per-employee tier | Custom | 14 days |
| Bayzat | UAE | ≈ SAR 21 / emp / mo | Per-employee + module add-ons | Custom | Demo only |
| Mawared | Saudi Arabia | Custom (on-prem available) | Custom | Custom | Demo only |
Pricing sourced from each vendor's public website as of April 2026. Verify current rates before purchase. Hidden add-ons (modules, per-country premiums, implementation, premium support) not included in headline prices.
Total cost for a 50-employee company (12 months)
Headline prices ignore the most relevant question: what does a 12-month subscription cost for a typical SMB? Here's how the leading vendors compare for 50 employees in each market.
| Vendor (tier) | UAE total cost | India total cost | KSA total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NeuralHR.AI Growth | AED 1,800 / mo · AED 21,600 / yr | ₹19,999 / mo · ₹2.4 lakh / yr | SAR 1,800 / mo · SAR 21,600 / yr |
| Bayzat | AED 1,050 / mo · AED 12,600 / yr base | n/a | AED 1,050 / mo equivalent |
| ZenHR | AED 1,250 / mo · AED 15,000 / yr | n/a | SAR 1,250 / mo · SAR 15,000 / yr |
| greytHR | n/a | ₹4,995 / mo · ₹60,000 / yr | n/a |
| Keka | n/a | ₹6,999 / mo · ₹84,000 / yr (Foundation, 100-emp min) | n/a |
| Jisr | n/a | n/a | SAR 850 / mo · SAR 10,200 / yr |
Six hidden costs that change the price
Hidden cost 1: Per-module add-ons
Sage HR, Zoho People + Zoho Payroll, and most enterprise platforms charge per module. A complete HR + payroll + recruitment + performance setup typically doubles the headline per-employee cost.
Hidden cost 2: Per-country premiums
ZenHR adds 30–50% for each country beyond the first. NeuralHR.AI runs UAE / KSA / India in one tenant without per-country premiums.
Hidden cost 3: Implementation fees
Darwinbox, Workday, Oracle HCM and SAP SuccessFactors charge one-off implementation fees of 1–3 months of subscription. NeuralHR.AI Starter and Growth include implementation free; Enterprise is custom-quoted.
Hidden cost 4: Premium support tier
Phone support, dedicated success manager, named account manager — usually a separate line item. NeuralHR.AI Enterprise includes a dedicated success manager; Growth includes chat + email.
Hidden cost 5: AI Action Credits overage
AI features in Bayzat, Keka and others are pay-per-use. NeuralHR.AI Starter includes 200 / month, Growth 1,000 / month, Enterprise unlimited.
Hidden cost 6: Integration setup
Bank disbursement, accounting connectors, identity SSO, biometric devices. NeuralHR.AI includes the standard integration set in all paid tiers; custom integrations are custom-quoted.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest HR software in UAE in 2026?
On a per-employee basis, Zoho People at AED 6/employee/month is cheapest but doesn't include WPS. For under-25-employee teams, NeuralHR.AI Starter at AED 399/month flat is the cheapest WPS-compliant HRMS. For 25-100 employees, Bayzat per-employee is cheapest on raw per-employee cost.
What's the cheapest HRMS in India in 2026?
For early-stage startups under 5 employees, Razorpay Payroll is free. For 25-100 employees, greytHR Starter at ₹2,495/month is cheapest credible payroll-led HRMS. For full HRMS with AI, NeuralHR.AI Growth at ₹11,999/month is competitive when comparing against Keka Foundation (₹6,999/month + 100-emp minimum).
How does NeuralHR.AI pricing compare to Bayzat for 50 employees?
Roughly comparable. Bayzat per-employee at AED 21 = ~AED 1,050/month for the base HRMS for 50 employees. NeuralHR.AI per-employee tier ≈ AED 1,800/month for the same headcount but includes 7 AI co-workers + AI Action Credits + free implementation. Both within 30%.
Why does NeuralHR.AI have flat-tier pricing while competitors are per-employee?
Flat tiers are predictable for SMB finance forecasting. Per-employee pricing punishes you the moment headcount jumps post-funding. For under-25-employee teams, NeuralHR.AI's flat AED 399/SAR 399/₹4,999 starter is significantly cheaper than per-employee competitors.
Are there hidden costs in HR software pricing?
Common hidden costs: per-module add-ons (Sage, Zoho People + Zoho Payroll), per-country premiums (ZenHR multi-country), implementation fees (Darwinbox, Oracle), premium support tier, AI Action Credits overage, integration setup. Always ask for 3-year TCO including implementation + integrations + support.
Should I pick the cheapest HR software?
No. Cheapest typically means manual WPS / PF, no AI, weak support. The single biggest cost is HR-team time saved — and that's where AI co-workers pay back the subscription within 3-5 months. Use the ROI calculator at /hrms-roi-calculator to model your specific situation.
Do enterprise HR platforms make sense for SMBs?
Almost never. Darwinbox, Workday and Oracle HCM are 3-5× more expensive than SMB-purpose-built platforms (NeuralHR.AI, greytHR, Keka, Bayzat) and require partner-led 3-6 month implementations. Switch to enterprise only above 1,000 employees with mature HR operations.
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