Manatal vs RippleMatch
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
RippleMatch
AI-matched early-career recruiting (Campus OS)
Best for: TA teams that want campus hiring driven by skills, not school lists
✓Skills-first matching widens access beyond target-school lists
✓Removes hours of manual resume vetting
✕Matching algorithm needs a learning period
✕Matches occasionally require manual review
Our verdict
Choose Manatal if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment RippleMatch doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment RippleMatch doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment RippleMatch doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment RippleMatch doesn't focus on
Choose RippleMatch if…
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓Reporting and analytics drive how you run the desk
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Manatal | RippleMatch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| RippleMatch (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
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 Manatal and RippleMatch pricing compare?
Manatal pricing starts at $15/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). RippleMatch uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, 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 RippleMatch cost?
RippleMatch uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only; no public pricing or billing metric on official employer pages (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is Manatal best for, and who is RippleMatch best for?
Manatal: Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA. RippleMatch: TA teams that want campus hiring driven by skills, not school lists.