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 | $10 / user / mo (~AED 37) web | $5 / user / mo at 500+ users | Per-employee, custom | Guided demo |
| Bayzat | UAE | Quote-based — no published price | Quote-based | Custom | Demo only |
| ZenHR | Jordan / GCC | Quote-based — no published price | Quote-based | 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 |
| Paylite HRMS | UAE | Quote-based — no published price | Quote-based | Custom | Demo only |
| Yomly | UAE | n/a (250+ employee focus) | n/a | Custom, modular by employee count | Demo only |
Pricing sourced from each vendor's public website as of April 2026, re-verified 12 August 2026. Vendors marked "quote-based" (Bayzat, ZenHR, Jisr) publish no per-employee or per-seat figure on their own site — any specific number attributed to them elsewhere is a third-party estimate, not a vendor-published price. 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 | $10 / user / mo (~₹830) web | $5 / user / mo at 500+ users | 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, re-verified 12 August 2026. Vendors marked "quote-based" (Bayzat, ZenHR, Jisr) publish no per-employee or per-seat figure on their own site — any specific number attributed to them elsewhere is a third-party estimate, not a vendor-published price. 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 | $10 / user / mo (~SAR 38) web | $5 / user / mo at 500+ users | Per-employee with KSA hosting (Enterprise) | Guided demo |
| Jisr | Saudi Arabia | Quote-based — no published price | Quote-based | Custom | 14 days |
| ZenHR | Jordan / GCC | Quote-based — no published price | Quote-based | Custom | 14 days |
| PalmHR | Saudi Arabia | ≈ SAR 19 / emp / mo | Per-employee tier | Custom | 14 days |
| Bayzat | UAE | Quote-based — no published price | Quote-based | 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, re-verified 12 August 2026. Vendors marked "quote-based" (Bayzat, ZenHR, Jisr) publish no per-employee or per-seat figure on their own site — any specific number attributed to them elsewhere is a third-party estimate, not a vendor-published price. 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 (50 users) | $500 / mo web · $1,150 / mo with AI | $500 / mo web · $1,150 / mo with AI | $500 / mo web · $1,150 / mo with AI |
| Bayzat | Quote-based — no published figure | n/a | Quote-based — no published figure |
| ZenHR | Quote-based — no published figure | n/a | Quote-based — no published figure |
| 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 | Quote-based — no published figure |
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. the NeuralHR.AI Standard plan includes 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 includes 1,000 AI Action Credits / month on the Standard plan, unlimited on Enterprise.
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. NeuralHR.AI publishes transparent per-user pricing — $10/user/month for web (dropping to $5/user at 500+ users), listed in USD and billed locally — one of the few WPS-compliant HRMS platforms with a public price at all. Bayzat and ZenHR don't publish per-employee pricing — both are quote-based (verified on their own pricing/contact pages, 2026-08-12) — so a direct comparison requires requesting a quote from each.
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 the cheapest credible payroll-led HRMS. For a full HRMS with AI, NeuralHR.AI publishes per-user pricing from $10/user/month (billed locally in INR), competitive against Keka Foundation (₹6,999/month + 100-emp minimum) once you factor in the included AI co-workers and free implementation.
How does NeuralHR.AI pricing compare to Bayzat for 50 employees?
Bayzat does not publish a per-employee price — its site routes to a consultation request rather than a pricing page (verified 2026-08-12), so no vendor-stated figure exists to compare against. NeuralHR.AI's published per-user pricing is $10/user/month for web or $22.99/user with all seven AI co-workers — about $500 or $1,150 per month respectively for 50 employees, with AI Action Credits and free implementation included. Request a Bayzat quote to compare it directly against those published numbers.
How is NeuralHR.AI priced?
NeuralHR.AI is priced per user per month — $10/user for web, dropping to $5/user at 500+ users, or $22.99/user with all seven AI co-workers. List prices are in USD and billed locally in AED/SAR/INR. Unlike the quote-only model most GCC rivals use, the pricing is published up front, with a volume rate that rewards larger teams.
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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