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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

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

Detail	Manatal	Nicoka
Starting price	$15/user/mo	€130/user/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	14 day free trial	7 day free trial
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	ATS, CRM	ATS, CRM
Capterra	4.6 from 141 reviews	Not 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

Professional is $15 per user a month billed annually, or $19 monthly, for up to 15 jobs and 10,000 candidates. Enterprise is $35 annually or $39 monthly with unlimited jobs and workflow automation, and Enterprise Plus is $55 annually or $59 monthly, adding the open API, the ChatGPT and Claude (MCP) integration and SSO. A Custom plan is priced on demand. There is a 14-day free trial with no card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?