CEIPAL 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
CEIPAL
AI staffing OS: ATS, VMS & workforce management in one
Best for: High-volume IT and contract staffing firms that need ATS and VMS in one system
✓Unified ATS, VMS, and workforce management aimed at high-volume IT and contract staffing
✓AI ranking and bulk sourcing built for heavy requisition loads
✕Pricing is quote-based; the low third-party figures circulating are unverified
✕Breadth of the suite makes for a steeper learning curve
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 CEIPAL if…
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment Manatal doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment Manatal doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
Choose Manatal if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment CEIPAL doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment CEIPAL doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment CEIPAL doesn't focus on
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CEIPAL | 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 | ✓ | – |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEIPAL (reported) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Manatal (official) | $95/mo | $380/mo | $950/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 CEIPAL and Manatal pricing compare?
CEIPAL uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Manatal pricing starts at $19/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does CEIPAL cost?
CEIPAL uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Quote-based: CEIPAL does not publish seat pricing on its site. Third-party aggregators cite an entry figure around $24/user/mo, but that is unverified against any official page and modules (VMS, workforce management) are priced separately (Jul 2026).
What does Manatal cost?
Manatal pricing starts at $19/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Monthly billing: Professional $19/user/mo, Enterprise $39, Enterprise Plus $59. Commit annually and those drop to $15/$35/$55. Job limits are per account, not per user; 14-day free trial (vendor pricing page, verified Aug 2026).
Which is rated higher, CEIPAL or Manatal?
Manatal is rated higher: 4.8/5 on G2 versus 4.6/5 for CEIPAL on G2.
Who is CEIPAL best for, and who is Manatal best for?
CEIPAL: High-volume IT and contract staffing firms that need ATS and VMS in one system. Manatal: Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA.