Compare/Head to head

Manatal vs PyjamaHR

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

Low-cost applicant tracker for hiring teams that want AI resume match without an enterprise contract. Premium is $15/user/mo with 10 jobs per user and a 7-day free trial, and AI interviews are bought separately at $15 for 100 credits. Aurelium, the company behind it, says more than 4,700 businesses use it.

Where PyjamaHR fits

Small teams wanting a low per-user price
Recruiters trying AI interviews on credits
Teams posting to many job boards

At a glance

Detail	Manatal	PyjamaHR
Starting price	$15/user/mo	$15/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
Capterra	4.6 from 141 reviews	4.4 from 108 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

PyjamaHR

Stands out: AI interviews are priced openly: the AI Recruiter add-on costs $15 for 100 credits, and each credit runs one AI-powered candidate interview. Premium also bundles a 360 comparison view, automated screening and a LinkedIn recruiter integration.

Watch out: Premium caps postings at 10 jobs per user, and extra slots cost $10 for every 10 jobs. The annual discount has no published rate, so annual pricing needs a conversation with sales.

Not the right fit for

High-volume teams with many open jobs
Buyers needing a published annual rate
Teams that need a documented public API

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

PyjamaHR

Premium from $15/user/mo with a 7-day trial
AI interviews sold at $15 for 100 credits
Rated 4.4 on Capterra across 108 reviews

Only 10 jobs per user on Premium
Extra job slots cost $10 per 10 jobs
No published annual discount rate

What each one costs

Manatal

$15/user/mo

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

Checked 7 Sep 2026

PyjamaHR

$15/user/mo

Premium is $15/user/mo and includes 10 jobs per user and AI resume match. Extra job slots start at $10 for 10 jobs, and the AI Recruiter add-on starts at $15 for 100 interview credits. Seat changes mid-cycle are prorated, annual billing discounts are arranged through sales, and a Custom plan with volume pricing is sold by quote. A 7-day free trial is available. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Manatal cheaper than PyjamaHR?

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

Can you try Manatal or PyjamaHR for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Manatal offers a 14 day free trial. PyjamaHR offers a 7 day free trial.

Does Manatal or PyjamaHR have an MCP server?

Manatal ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

Not the pair you wanted?

All Manatal alternatives All PyjamaHR alternatives Every ATS tool

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