Manatal vs PCRecruiter
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
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
PCRecruiter
Veteran, deeply customizable ATS/CRM (now part of Recur Software)
Best for: Boutique to mid-market perm and exec-search firms with complex workflows
✓Extreme stability with very large databases
✓Deep customization and powerful Boolean search
✕Outdated, click-heavy interface
✕Reporting is complex to decipher
Our verdict
Choose Manatal if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment PCRecruiter doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment PCRecruiter doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment PCRecruiter doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment PCRecruiter doesn't focus on
Choose PCRecruiter if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Manatal doesn't focus on
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Manatal | PCRecruiter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manatal (official) | $75/mo | $300/mo | $750/mo |
| PCRecruiter (reported) | $425/mo | $1,700/mo | $4,250/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 Manatal cheaper than PCRecruiter?
Manatal has the lower published starting price. Manatal pricing starts at $15/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). PCRecruiter pricing starts at $85/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 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).
What does PCRecruiter cost?
PCRecruiter pricing starts at $85/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). No current official price list. Third-party buyer sites report from ~$85/user/mo, one citing a 2-year contract for entry pricing; unverified with the vendor (SelectHub Jan 2026 / Software Finder).
Which is rated higher, Manatal or PCRecruiter?
Manatal is rated higher: 4.8/5 on G2 versus 4.3/5 for PCRecruiter.
Who is Manatal best for, and who is PCRecruiter best for?
Manatal: Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA. PCRecruiter: Boutique to mid-market perm and exec-search firms with complex workflows.