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ArcHR vs Bayzat for growing companies.
HR software bundled with insurance marketplace — UAE-focused. Bayzat for the HR and payroll core when you don't need an insurance marketplace
· by ArcHR Compliance Team
Verdict
For growing companies with 5–200 employees, ArcHR offers comparable HR + insurance software compliance at lower per-employee cost with self-serve setup and no annual lock-in. UAE SMEs that want HR compliance without the insurance bundle.
| Feature | Bayzat | ArcHR |
|---|---|---|
| UAE WPS payroll | ||
| KSA GOSI + Mudad | ||
| Insurance marketplace | ||
| Pricing per employee | $8–14/employee/mo | From $3.25/employee/mo |
| KSA Saudization tracking | ||
| Task + planner built in | ||
| HR chatbot built in | ||
| Self-serve, no contract |
Who should switch
Consider ArcHR if Bayzat's insurance marketplace adds cost without matching how you buy cover today, or if you have outgrown UAE-only HR and need KSA payroll in the same system. Trading companies, professional services firms, and multi-branch retailers that want WPS, leave, attendance, tasks, and performance in one login — without routing every HR question through a sales rep — align well with ArcHR. The switch is especially clear when you are hiring in Riyadh or Jeddah and Bayzat cannot run GOSI, Mudad, or Saudization tracking. SMEs that want transparent per-employee pricing, self-serve onboarding, and HR operations beyond benefits administration will find ArcHR a better operational platform than a benefits-led bundle.
Why teams switch
- Bayzat is UAE-only — ArcHR runs UAE and KSA in the same account
- If you don't need an insurance marketplace, you're paying for features you don't use
- ArcHR includes tasks, performance, and HR chatbot — a broader operational platform
- ArcHR is self-serve with a free trial — no sales-assisted procurement process
Bayzat pricing often bundles HR modules with insurance marketplace access; your invoice may not separate the two. Figures shown compare HR and payroll functionality only and were sourced from public list prices in July 2026. ArcHR rates assume published SME tiers without implementation fees. Confirm medical insurance requirements independently — ArcHR does not replace your insurer or broker relationship.
What SMEs say
“We liked Bayzat for payroll but never used the insurance shop. ArcHR gave us the same WPS workflow at half the per-head cost and we kept our existing DHA plan with our broker.”
“Opening our Jeddah office broke the Bayzat setup. ArcHR runs UAE and KSA payroll in one place — Saudization dashboards alone saved us a week of spreadsheet work each quarter.”
Migration timeline
- 1
Audit what you use in Bayzat
List the Bayzat modules you actually rely on — payroll, leave, attendance, insurance — and separate HR workflows from benefits marketplace features. If insurance is brokered elsewhere, you are not losing coverage by switching HR platforms; you are removing bundled cost.
- 2
Export employees and leave history
Pull employee profiles, salary components, approved leave balances, and attendance summaries from Bayzat. ArcHR's import wizard validates WPS bank details and MOHRE identifiers. For teams planning KSA expansion, add GOSI numbers during import even if Bayzat never stored them.
- 3
Configure UAE payroll and test WPS
Set pay cycles, allowance structures, and gratuity rules in ArcHR to mirror your Bayzat setup. Run a rehearsal payroll and generate a WPS SIF file. Confirm totals with your exchange house before the live run. If you are adding KSA, configure GOSI and Mudad in the same account.
- 4
Go live and redirect employees
Issue payslips through ArcHR ESS, retire Bayzat logins, and update internal HR SOPs. Keep insurance policies and broker contacts unchanged — ArcHR handles HR operations, not medical underwriting. Archive Bayzat payslips for the statutory retention period.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do UAE and KSA SMEs switch from Bayzat to ArcHR?
Bayzat is UAE-only — ArcHR runs UAE and KSA in the same account If you don't need an insurance marketplace, you're paying for features you don't use ArcHR includes tasks, performance, and HR chatbot — a broader operational platform ArcHR is self-serve with a free trial — no sales-assisted procurement process
Who is ArcHR best for compared to Bayzat?
UAE SMEs that want HR compliance without the insurance bundle
Can I keep my existing DHA health insurance if I leave Bayzat for ArcHR?
Yes. ArcHR handles HR, payroll, and WPS compliance — not medical underwriting. Most UAE SMEs switch from Bayzat while keeping the same insurer and broker relationship. You stop paying for Bayzat's insurance marketplace module but retain your existing DHA or DoH plan. Confirm renewal dates with your broker before migration so there is no coverage gap.
Does ArcHR support KSA payroll if Bayzat only ran our UAE entity?
Yes. ArcHR runs UAE and KSA payroll in one tenant with GOSI calculations, Mudad-ready exports, iqama expiry alerts, and Nitaqat dashboards. Bayzat is UAE-focused — many SMEs adopt ArcHR when opening a Riyadh or Jeddah branch rather than maintaining Bayzat UAE plus a separate KSA spreadsheet.
How does ArcHR pricing compare to Bayzat for a 55-person UAE company?
Bayzat list pricing often bundles HR with insurance marketplace access at roughly $8–14 per employee per month. ArcHR publishes SME tiers from $3.25 per employee with core WPS payroll, leave, attendance, tasks, and HR chatbot included. For a 55-seat company that does not use Bayzat's insurance shop, ArcHR typically saves 40–60% on HR software alone. Request like-for-like quotes excluding insurance commissions.
How long does migration from Bayzat to ArcHR take?
Most UAE SMEs complete migration in one to two payroll cycles. Export employee profiles, salary components, and leave balances from Bayzat. Import into ArcHR and run a parallel WPS payroll without submitting bank files. Validate SIF totals with your exchange house, distribute payslips through ESS, then retire Bayzat logins. If you are adding KSA, configure GOSI and Mudad during the same onboarding window.
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