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Manatal alternatives
Manatal compared with 7 alternatives: Recruit CRM, Zoho Recruit, Breezy HR, Workable, Top Echelon and 2 more.
Manatal is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ManatalThis tool | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Recruit CRM | Free trial · from $95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoho Recruit | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Breezy HR | Free plan · from $157/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Workable | Free trial · from $299/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Top Echelon | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| JazzHR | From $1,000/yr | No | Web |
| TestGorilla | Free plan · from $74/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Manatal starts at $15 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Breezy HR scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Manatal
- Free trial · from $95/mo
Recruit CRM
ATS and client CRM for recruitment agencies, with AI agents
- Recruit CRM starts at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly). Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Recruit CRM lists iOS and Android apps.
- Recruit CRM also covers time tracking and AI agents.
- Manatal also covers reports.
Suits: Recruitment agencies and executive search firms placing candidates with clients
- Free plan · from $25/mo
Zoho Recruit
Per-recruiter ATS and recruitment CRM with a free one-job plan
- Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Manatal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Recruit lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Manatal lists a browser extension.
- Zoho Recruit also covers skills tests.
Suits: Small HR teams that want a free or low-cost ATS
- Free plan · from $157/mo
Breezy HR
Flat-priced applicant tracking with a free one-job plan
- Breezy HR starts at $157 per month, billed annually ($189 billed monthly). Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Breezy HR has a free plan. Manatal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Breezy HR lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Manatal lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small companies that want a whole team on one flat price
- Free trial · from $299/mo
Workable
Applicant tracking and HR software priced by company size
- Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly). Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Workable lists iOS and Android apps.
- Workable also covers AI agents, skills tests, employee records and time off.
- Manatal also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Small and mid-sized companies that post many jobs to many boards
- Free trial · from $79/mo
Top Echelon
ATS and recruiting CRM for recruiting agencies and staffing firms
- Top Echelon starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly). Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
Suits: Independent recruiters and small recruiting agencies
- From $1,000/yr
JazzHR
Applicant tracking for small businesses at a flat yearly price
- JazzHR starts at $1,000 per year, billed annually ($110 a month billed monthly). Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Manatal lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that hire regularly without an in-house recruiter
- Free plan · from $74/mo
TestGorilla
Skills tests, AI interviews and candidate sourcing for hiring teams
- TestGorilla starts at $74 per Sourcing seat / month, billed annually; skills tests from $215 a month. Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- TestGorilla has a free plan. Manatal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manatal lists a browser extension.
- TestGorilla also covers skills tests.
- Manatal also covers workflow automation, reports, applicant tracking and job board posting.
Suits: Teams that want to test candidates' skills before booking interviews
Limits worth knowing in Manatal
- Professional caps an account at 15 jobs and 10,000 candidates; workflow automation needs Enterprise, and SSO and API access need Enterprise Plus.
- The AI Interviewer and the branded guest portal are add-ons with no price on the pricing page.
- The trial leaves out job board posting, mass email and email automations; job board posting needs account verification after paying.
- There are no native phone apps: mobile use is through a progressive web app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Manatal?
The alternatives to Manatal in this directory are Recruit CRM, Zoho Recruit, Breezy HR, Workable, Top Echelon, JazzHR and TestGorilla. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Manatal.
Is there a free alternative to Manatal?
Yes. Zoho Recruit, Breezy HR and TestGorilla have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Manatal alternatives work on Android?
The Manatal listing does not include an Android app. Recruit CRM, Zoho Recruit, Breezy HR and Workable list one.
Which Manatal alternatives work on iOS?
The Manatal listing does not include an iOS app. Recruit CRM, Zoho Recruit, Breezy HR and Workable list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.