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Jisr alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Jisr alternative for most people is Zoho People (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of HR software. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 3 users."
Jisr compared with 5 alternatives: Bayzat, ZenHR, Keka HR, Zoho People and Factorial.
Jisr's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from Jisr
Bayzat
HR, payroll, spend and health insurance for Gulf companies
- Bayzat also covers company cards.
- Bayzat does not cover surveys and shift scheduling, which Jisr does.
Suits: Companies in the UAE and GCC that need WPS-compliant payroll
ZenHR
HR and payroll software localized for 11 Middle East countries
- ZenHR also covers reports.
- ZenHR does not cover surveys, expense tracking and shift scheduling, which Jisr does.
Suits: Employers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and nearby countries that need local payroll rules
Keka HR
HR, payroll and talent software for growing companies
- Keka HR starts at $9 per employee / month; billing basis not stated.
- Keka HR also covers time clock.
- Keka HR does not cover expense tracking and shift scheduling, which Jisr does.
Suits: Companies of about 20 to 20,000 employees, the range the site states
Zoho People
Low-cost HR records, attendance, shifts and reviews from Zoho
- Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
- Zoho People has a free plan, which Jisr lacks.
- Zoho People also covers reports and time clock.
- Zoho People does not cover surveys, expense tracking, payroll and applicant tracking, which Jisr does.
Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user
Factorial
HR, time, shifts, expenses and IT for small firms, quoted by module
- Factorial starts at $8 per user / month and up, by quote.
- Factorial also covers time tracking.
- Factorial does not cover surveys and payroll, which Jisr does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices
Limits worth knowing in Jisr
- No plan prices are published: the pricing page shows three suites (People, Talent, Spend) and a Request Quotation button.
- An entry offer for firms of up to 49 employees is shown as starting from 3,000 SAR per year, labeled a Monshaat exclusive with an asterisk; the page does not spell out the terms.
- The vendor's FAQ says it serves companies of 50 to 3,000 employees across Saudi Arabia, so it is aimed at the Saudi market.
- The Talent and Spend suites are listed as separate tabs from People, and the page does not say whether they are priced separately.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Jisr?
The alternatives to Jisr in this directory are Bayzat, ZenHR, Keka HR, Zoho People and Factorial. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Jisr.
Is there a free alternative to Jisr?
Yes. Zoho People has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.