Augtal vs Manatal
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Augtal
Free-forever ATS for independent recruiters
Best for: Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill
✓Genuinely free tier removes the annual software tax for independents
✓Instant setup with useful AI candidate ranking
✕No mobile app
✕No complex automated sequences
Manatal
AI-powered ATS at a budget price
Best for: Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA
✓Lowest credible entry price in the category
✓AI candidate scoring and social enrichment included at low tiers
✕Per-user pricing scales poorly for larger teams
✕Advanced reporting is rigid
Our verdict
Choose Augtal if…
Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill. See the feature table below for where it differs from Manatal.
Choose Manatal if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Augtal doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Augtal doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Augtal doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Augtal doesn't focus on
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Augtal | Manatal |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ~ | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-job-board posting | ~ | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ~ | ~ |
| Workflow automation | – | ~ |
| AI matching & assistance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ~ | ~ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | – | ~ |
| Mobile app | – | – |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augtal (official) | $29/moflat | $29/moflat | $29/moflat |
| Manatal (official) | $75/mo | $300/mo | $750/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Augtal and Manatal pricing compare?
Augtal pricing starts at $29/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Manatal pricing starts at $15/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Augtal cost?
Augtal pricing starts at $29/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free forever plan (unlimited jobs and candidates), Starter $29/mo, Access $99/mo, Enterprise custom. Whether paid plans are per-seat or per-workspace is not stated (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does Manatal cost?
Manatal pricing starts at $15/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Professional $15/user/mo, Enterprise $35, Enterprise Plus $55 (billed annually; higher month-to-month rates also published). Job limits are per account, not per user; 14-day free trial (vendor pricing page, verified Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Augtal or Manatal?
Manatal is rated higher: 4.8/5 on G2 versus 4.5/5 for Augtal.
Who is Augtal best for, and who is Manatal best for?
Augtal: Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill. Manatal: Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA.