Head to head

100Hires vs Manatal

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

100Hires

$49/mo Free trial

AI-first SMB ATS with scoring, outreach, and a first-party MCP. Start is $49/mo billed annually; 14-day trial.

Where 100Hires fits

Small in-house teams that want AI scoring in the ATS
Buyers who need a first-party MCP
Teams posting to Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter from one login
Desks that will take a 14-day trial before paying

Manatal

$15/mo 14 day free trial

Affordable ATS for small businesses and agencies with AI match scores, a Chrome extension and an API, from $15/user/mo on annual billing.

Where Manatal fits

Small in-house teams
Boutique agencies
Desks that live in Chrome while sourcing
Buyers who want AI match without enterprise pricing

At a glance

Detail	100Hires	Manatal
Starting price	$49/mo	$15/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Yes	14 day free trial
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS	ATS, CRM
Capterra	4.9 from 1,180 reviews	4.6 from 141 reviews

Where they pull apart

100Hires

Stands out: Public $49 Start plan plus a first-party MCP, which most SMB ATS tools still do not ship.

Watch out: Monthly Start is $99. AI credits are tiered (100 on Start). Do not budget the annual $49 as unlimited AI and unlimited jobs.

Not the right fit for

Staffing agencies that need a VMS
Enterprises that already live in Greenhouse
Teams that refuse AI on the hiring workflow

Manatal

Stands out: A $15 per-user start with AI ranking and browser capture included.

Watch out: MCP is Enterprise Plus only, and monthly billing is $19 rather than $15.

Not the right fit for

Small teams that need MCP below the top tier
Teams that refuse annual billing

Pros and cons

100Hires

$49/mo annual Start with a 14-day trial
First-party MCP plus public API
AI scoring included rather than sold as a separate brain

Monthly Start doubles to $99
AI credits are capped on Start
Not an agency ATS

Manatal

Low published per-user price
14-day trial with no card
Chrome extension included

MCP restricted to the top tier
Monthly billing costs more
Light on enterprise reporting

What each one costs

100Hires

$49/mo

From $49/mo (Start, billed annually). Confirm current plans on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Manatal

$15/mo

From ~$15/user/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is 100Hires cheaper than Manatal?

Manatal starts lower, at $15/mo against $49/mo for 100Hires. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try 100Hires or Manatal for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. 100Hires offers a free trial. Manatal offers a 14 day free trial.

Does 100Hires or Manatal have an MCP server?

100Hires and Manatal ship a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?