Manatal vs Spott
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 5, 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
Spott
AI-native recruiting CRM built on LLMs, not legacy databases
Best for: Agencies that want contextual AI matching without add-on fees
✓True contextual AI: vector search across resumes, calls, and notes
✓Native AI meeting notetaker and unified omnichannel inbox (incl. WhatsApp)
✕Founded 2024; shortest track record in the market
✕No built-in sourcing database (unlike Loxo)
Our verdict
Choose Manatal if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Spott doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Spott doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Spott doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Spott doesn't focus on
Choose Spott if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Manatal doesn't focus on
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓Reporting and analytics drive how you run the desk
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Manatal | Spott |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spott (official) | $845/mo | $3,380/mo | $8,450/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 5, 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 Spott?
Manatal has the lower published starting price. Manatal pricing starts at $19/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Spott pricing starts at $169/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 Spott cost?
Spott pricing starts at $169/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Core $169/user/mo and Pro $249/user/mo. All AI is included in every plan; only contact-data enrichment credits cost extra (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Manatal or Spott?
Manatal holds 4.8/5 on G2 and Spott holds 4.8/5 on G2.
Who is Manatal best for, and who is Spott best for?
Manatal: Budget-conscious teams, from solo recruiters to in-house TA. Spott: Agencies that want contextual AI matching without add-on fees.