Gem 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
Gem
Sourcing-first talent platform with staffing-specific plans
Best for: Sourcing-led teams: in-house TA and outbound-heavy search firms
✓One-click sourcing across 30+ platforms with multi-channel sequencing
✓Best-in-class analytics and forecasting
✕Expensive at scale; enterprise deals run high per seat
✕Strict email-finding credit limits on lower tiers
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 Gem if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Manatal doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Choose Manatal if…
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Gem doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Gem doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Gem doesn't focus on
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Gem | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gem (official) | $495/mo | $1,980/mo | $4,950/mo |
| 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
Is Gem cheaper than Manatal?
Manatal has the lower published starting price. Manatal pricing starts at $15/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Gem pricing starts at $99/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Gem cost?
Gem pricing starts at $99/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Staffing plans: Essentials $99/user/mo billed yearly (up to 3 users) and Professional $149/user/mo billed yearly (up to 10 users); Enterprise custom. Corporate/startup plans are quote-led; Gem now positions itself as an all-in-one recruiting platform, with ATS optional in some packaging. Email-finding credit limits vary by plan (vendor pricing pages, 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, Gem or Manatal?
Gem and Manatal both hold a 4.8/5 rating on G2.
Who is Gem best for, and who is Manatal best for?
Gem: Sourcing-led teams: in-house TA and outbound-heavy search firms. Manatal: Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA.