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ZenHR alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ZenHR 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."

ZenHR compared with 5 alternatives: Bayzat, Jisr, Keka HR, Zoho People and Factorial.

ZenHR'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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ZenHRThis toolPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
BayzatPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
JisrPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
Keka HRFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho PeopleFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
FactorialFrom $8/moNoWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from ZenHR

  1. Bayzat

    HR, payroll, spend and health insurance for Gulf companies

    • Bayzat also covers expense tracking and company cards.
    • Bayzat does not cover reports, which ZenHR does.

    Suits: Companies in the UAE and GCC that need WPS-compliant payroll

    Bayzat vs ZenHRBayzat pricing and details

  2. Jisr

    HR, payroll and expense software for Saudi companies

    • Jisr also covers surveys, expense tracking and shift scheduling.
    • Jisr does not cover reports, which ZenHR does.

    Suits: Saudi companies that need GOSI, Muqeem and WPS links in their payroll

    Jisr vs ZenHRJisr pricing and details

  3. 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 surveys and time clock.
    • Keka HR does not cover reports, which ZenHR does.

    Suits: Companies of about 20 to 20,000 employees, the range the site states

    Keka HR vs ZenHRKeka HR pricing and details

  4. 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 ZenHR lacks.
    • Zoho People also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
    • Zoho People does not cover payroll and applicant tracking, which ZenHR does.

    Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user

    Zoho People vs ZenHRZoho People pricing and details

  5. 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, expense tracking and shift scheduling.
    • Factorial does not cover reports and payroll, which ZenHR does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices

    Factorial vs ZenHRFactorial pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ZenHR

  • No prices are published: both bundles are Contact Sales, with quotes based on headcount, countries and bundle.
  • The Value bundle keeps 6 months of user activity logs; single sign-on, salary scales, cost centers, company expenses and open APIs are only in the Advanced bundle.
  • Built for 11 MENA countries; the vendor's pages do not describe use for payroll elsewhere.
  • No free plan or trial is listed on the pricing page; the call to action is a demo or price quote request.
ZenHR pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ZenHR?

The alternatives to ZenHR in this directory are Bayzat, Jisr, Keka HR, Zoho People and Factorial. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ZenHR.

Is there a free alternative to ZenHR?

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.