Manatal vs Recruit CRM
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 14, 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
Recruit CRM
Easy-to-use ATS + CRM for small and mid-size agencies
Best for: Small agencies that want fast onboarding and top-rated support
✓Highly intuitive Kanban pipelines; productive within hours
✓Industry-leading support sentiment (4.8 G2 across 800+ reviews)
✕Scalability limits for larger teams
✕Rigid reporting functionality
Our verdict
The budget matchup for small agencies, and the rare shortlist where both answers are cheap. Manatal is the price leader: $15/user/mo entry with AI candidate scoring included — roughly a fifth of the price of agency-specific suites — but reporting is rigid, there's no mobile app, and API access is locked behind the top $55 tier. Recruit CRM costs more at $59/user and earns it on service: the best support sentiment in the category (4.8 across 800+ G2 reviews), Kanban pipelines teams learn in a day, an unlimited free trial, and no forced annual contract. Solo recruiters and teams still proving they need a CRM should start with Manatal; agencies betting daily operations on the platform usually find Recruit CRM's support and polish worth the difference.
Choose Manatal if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Recruit CRM doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Recruit CRM doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Recruit CRM doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Recruit CRM doesn't focus on
Choose Recruit CRM if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Manatal doesn't focus on
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Manatal | Recruit CRM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manatal (official) | $95/mo | $380/mo | $950/mo |
| Recruit CRM (official) | $295/mo | $1,180/mo | $2,950/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 14, 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 Recruit CRM?
Manatal has the lower published starting price. Manatal pricing starts at $19/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Recruit CRM pricing starts at $59/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 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).
What does Recruit CRM cost?
Recruit CRM pricing starts at $59/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Recruit CRM currently publishes plans starting at $59/user/month, with monthly and annual billing available (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Manatal or Recruit CRM?
Manatal holds 4.8/5 on G2 and Recruit CRM holds 4.8/5 on G2.
Who is Manatal best for, and who is Recruit CRM best for?
Manatal: Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA. Recruit CRM: Small agencies that want fast onboarding and top-rated support.