SmartHR Lite – Affordable Cloud HR Software for UAE Startups & Small Businesses
Start Managing HR Smarter — No Risk, No Credit Card Needed
Discover SmartHR Lite, the affordable Cloud-Based, Securely Hosted SaaS HR solution designed for startups and SMEs across the UAE and the wider Middle East region.
- No credit card required
- No setup fees.
- No hidden charges
Simplify HR with SmartHR Lite – Built for UAE & Middle East Small Teams
SmartHR Lite by SmartCity Systems is a cloud-native HR software tailored for lean teams and small businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and across the GCC and Middle East. With over 18 years of HR tech leadership in the region, SmartHR Lite empowers you to digitize key HR operations — quickly, securely, and affordably.
Whether you’re launching a new business in the UAE or managing a growing team in Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, or Saudi Arabia, SmartHR Lite has you covered.
SmartHR Lite isn’t just budget-friendly — it’s built to meet the real needs of small businesses in the GCC and broader Middle East.

Why SMEs Across the UAE & Middle East Trust SmartHR Lite
- Flexible Monthly Billing — No contracts, cancel anytime
- Instant Signup — Go live in minutes
- Zero Setup Fees — No installation or onboarding cost
- 14-Day Free Trial — Full-featured, no card required
- Just AED 10/month per Employee — Transparent, scalable pricing
- Save up to 20% — Discounted annual plans available
- Cloud-Based, Securely Hosted SaaS
- Compliant with UAE and GCC Labor Laws
- HR, Leave, and Payroll in One Platform
- Friendly Local Support — Based in the UAE
- Seamless Upgrade Options — Grow without switching systems

Employees can view payslips, submit leave, and update profiles.

• Secure document upload
• Verified profile fields with change logs

• Export structured pay inputs
• Align salary data with attendance and leave
• Bonus and deduction support

• Track real-time leave balances
• Manage shifts and daily attendance
• Plan workforce availability

• Set access levels by department
• Configure company-wide leave and payroll rules

• Audit-ready HR reports
• Leave and attendance summaries
• Excel import/export for HR data
Start Your Free Trial – HR Software for the Entire Middle East
SmartHR Lite is more than just UAE-ready — it’s designed for startups and SMEs across the Middle East, offering multilingual support, payroll-ready exports, and secure data handling compliant with regional labor laws.
Yes. It’s built to support Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all seven Emirates.
Absolutely. SmartHR Lite offers payroll-ready data aligned with local compliance standards.
You get 14 full days of unrestricted access — with no credit card required.
Yes. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest, securely hosted in the UAE.
Yes. You can move to a full-featured SmartHR Standard or Enterprise plan as your business grows.
Not at all. It’s built for business users with a guided setup. Our support team is always available if you need help.