Bayzat vs Keka HR (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Keka HR grades higher than Bayzat: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Keka HR grades higher on the free plan and features. They get the same grade on value for money, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Keka HR
HR, payroll and talent software for growing companies
Free trial · from $9/mo
Which one is for you
Pick Bayzat if
- Fits if you're a UAE company that wants payroll, HR and insurance in one place
- Works for firms that need WPS payroll files
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you're outside the Gulf, as the payroll and compliance are local
- Not for you if you want a price up front, as quotes only
- Tight if you want only Core HR and Payroll, because other modules are extra
- Watch out: no free plan or trial is listed
Pick Keka HR if
- Fits if you want attendance, leave and reviews in one HR system
- Works for firms that want one monthly price per employee on the US page
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you want reviews and feedback, which sit on the $22 Growth plan
- Watch out: the trial length isn't stated and the billing basis isn't either
- Watch out: the default pricing page shows rupees, and the dollar prices are on the US page
- Pricey if you add hiring or project tools, which are priced on separate tabs
How we grade them
| 1.8GPABayzatWeak | 2.2GPAKeka HRFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price published: it depends on company size and modules, and extras are priced separately. Middle by default. | C$9, $16 or $22 per employee a month on the US page, against a category middle of about $7. The page does not say if it is billed monthly or annually. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial. The site points to a free consultation, not a trial. | DA free trial is offered on every plan, but the pricing page gives no length. |
| Features | CCore HR, payroll with WPS files, talent, finance, insurance and benefits. The mobile apps linked are for Benefits, so how much of HR they cover is unclear. | BCore HR, time and attendance, employee experience, performance and a mobile app. The listing names no gap in the core HR work. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A quote and set-up come before you use it. | CNo store rating on record. Leave, attendance and payroll rules need setting up first. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb with iPhone and Android apps. No integrations are listed and no desktop app. | BWeb plus iOS and Android apps. No integrations list on record, and no desktop app. |
| Best for | HR and payroll for UAE companies | HR, attendance and reviews for mid-sized firms |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Bayzat and Keka HR. How we grade
Where they differ
- Bayzat also covers expense tracking and company cards.
- Keka HR also covers surveys and time clock.
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At a glance
| Bayzat | Keka HR | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | Not published | $9 per employee / month; billing basis not stated |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Free trial offered on every plan; length not stated |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Bayzat | Keka |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | keka.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Bayzat
- No prices are published: the site says pricing depends on company size and modules, and points to a free consultation for a quote.
- Built for the UAE and GCC; its payroll and compliance claims are specific to local labor law.
- Modules such as benefits, talent and finance are priced separately from the Core HR and Payroll bundle, according to the vendor's FAQ.
- The mobile apps linked from the site are listed as Bayzat Benefits, so it is unclear how much of the HR suite they cover.
Keka HR
- The US page does not say whether the per-employee price is billed monthly or annually; its FAQ says annual contracts and larger headcounts usually lower the rate.
- The default pricing page showed rupee prices; the dollar tiers above are from the United States page.
- Hiring and project services are priced on separate tabs, and their prices were not recorded here.
- The trial length is not stated on the pricing page.
Key features
Bayzat
- Core HR
- Leave management, attendance and shift scheduling, employee records, onboarding and offboarding, and an employee self-service portal.
- Payroll
- Payroll processing for the Gulf that the vendor says handles WPS file generation, gratuity and end-of-service calculations under UAE law.
- Talent
- An applicant tracking module, performance management and surveys.
- Finance
- Accounts payable, work expenses, corporate cards and cross-border payments, connected to payroll.
- Insurance and benefits
- Group health insurance with employees added or removed in the platform, plus individual health and motor insurance.
- Bayzat Studio and AI
- Workflows, integrations, a task manager and service desk, plus an AI assistant, AI reporting and a knowledge hub.
Keka HR
- Core HR
- Employee profiles, org structure, document storage and letter generation, onboarding and exit workflows, and access roles.
- Time and attendance
- Leave management, attendance tracking, overtime automation and shift management, with leave data linked to payroll.
- Employee experience
- Pulse surveys, longer surveys, public praise and an employee expression wall on the higher tiers.
- Performance reviews
- Cyclic performance reviews, 1-on-1 meeting records and continuous feedback on the Growth tier.
- Hiring and project services
- Separate pricing tabs cover a hiring suite and a project services suite with timesheets and billing.
- Mobile app
- A mobile app for employees, linked from the pricing page to the Play Store and App Store.
Plans
Bayzat
Pricing could not be confirmed. See bayzat.com.
Keka HR
Foundation$9
per employee / month, billing basis not stated
Employee profiles, documents and letters, basic onboarding and exit, leave management, attendance, overtime and a mobile app.
Strength$16
per employee / month, billing basis not stated
Foundation plus advanced onboarding, exit surveys, employee pulse surveys, surveys and extra login options.
Growth$22
per employee / month, billing basis not stated
Strength plus 1-on-1 meetings, continuous feedback, public praise, cyclic performance reviews and selfie or GPS attendance.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Bayzat or Keka HR?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Bayzat has no price we could confirm, and Keka HR starts at $9 per employee / month; billing basis not stated.
Which has a free plan, Bayzat or Keka HR?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Bayzat nor Keka HR has a free plan. Keka HR has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.