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Manatal vs Nicoka

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

Starting 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

Nicoka

€130/user/mo 7 day free trial

French ATS for recruitment agencies, headhunters and freelance recruiters, priced at €130 per user per month with no setup fee and no long-term commitment. A 7-day trial includes every feature with no credit card, and the customer-management module can be dropped.

Where Nicoka fits

  • French recruitment agencies and independents
  • Headhunters wanting ATS and light CRM
  • Teams that trial for a week before buying

At a glance

DetailManatalNicoka
Starting price$15/user/mo€130/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trial7 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underATS, CRMATS, CRM
Capterra4.6 from 141 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

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

Nicoka

Stands out: One published price covers the full ATS: CV database, multiposting, a candidate portal, and tracking of prospects, clients and missions. The trial account converts into the paid account after seven days, and data is hosted in France.

Watch out: At €130 per user the entry price is high against cheaper agency ATS tools. Nicoka also sells a CABS suite at the same €130 and a separate SIRH, and the Ada AI assistant is marketed on CABS, so confirm which product you are buying.

Not the right fit for

  • In-house HR needing core HR and payroll
  • Buyers who need a US dollar price
  • Small desks seeking a cheaper seat price

Pros and cons

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

Nicoka

  • Published price of €130 per user per month
  • 7-day trial with no card and no setup fee
  • Clients and missions tracked with candidates
  • High per-user entry price
  • ATS, CABS and SIRH product names overlap
  • Ada AI assistant marketed on CABS, not ATS

What each one costs

Manatal

$15/user/mo

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

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Nicoka

€130/user/mo

Nicoka ATS lists one full plan for recruiters and agencies at €130 per user per month, with no long-term commitment, no setup fee and cancellation at any time. A 7-day trial includes all features with no credit card, and modules such as customer management can be added or removed. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Manatal or Nicoka for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Manatal offers a 14 day free trial. Nicoka offers a 7 day free trial.
Does Manatal or Nicoka 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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?