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Klearskill vs Manatal

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

Starting price

Klearskill

$10/mo Free trial

One of the cheapest AI screening ATSs going: $10/mo if you bring your own AI key, or $50/mo flat with the AI and unlimited teammates included. Good for small teams drowning in CVs; lighter on integrations and track record than established ATSs.

Where Klearskill fits

  • Small teams screening high applicant volumes on a tight budget
  • Companies happy to use their own AI provider account
  • Teams that want unlimited users at a flat price

Manatal

$15/user/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

DetailKlearskillManatal
Starting price$10/mo$15/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYes14 day free trial
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underAI screening, ATSATS, CRM
CapterraNot enough reviews4.6 from 141 reviews

Where they pull apart

Klearskill

Stands out: Bring your own AI: on Starter you plug in an OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini or OpenRouter key and pay the model provider directly, so unlimited CV screening costs $10/mo plus pennies per CV. Pro's flat $50/mo covers every user on your domain rather than charging per seat.

Watch out: Starter needs someone comfortable setting up and paying for an AI provider account. The vendor names no ATS or HRIS integrations on its site, so check it fits your stack, and Pro's AI screening is capped at 10,000 CVs a month unless you add your own key.

Not the right fit for

  • Enterprises needing HRIS and payroll integrations
  • Teams without anyone to manage an AI key on Starter
  • Buyers who want sourcing or outreach

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

Klearskill

  • Unlimited jobs, candidates and CVs on both plans
  • Flat price with unlimited domain users on Pro
  • Choice of AI provider on Starter
  • Starter needs your own AI account
  • No integrations named on the vendor site
  • Few independent reviews

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

Klearskill

$10/mo

Starter is $10/mo for one user seat and covers hosting and storage; AI screening runs on your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini or OpenRouter key, so the model cost is billed by that provider. Pro is $50/mo flat with the AI included, up to 10,000 CVs screened a month, unlimited users on your company domain, admin roles, advanced analytics and priority support. Both plans include unlimited jobs, candidates and CVs. The free trial covers one job and 25 CVs, no card needed. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 23 Sep 2026

Manatal

$15/user/mo

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

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Klearskill cheaper than Manatal?
Klearskill starts lower, at $10/mo against $15/user/mo for Manatal. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Klearskill or Manatal for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Klearskill offers a free trial. Manatal offers a 14 day free trial.
Does Klearskill or Manatal have an MCP server?
Manatal ships 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 23 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?