Head to head

Manatal vs RecruitBPM

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

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

RecruitBPM

$29/mo

ATS and recruiting CRM with AI and back office. Company Essential is $29/mo billed annually. Agency Premium is $89/mo.

Where RecruitBPM fits

In-house TA teams that want unlimited users on $29 annual
Staffing desks that want ATS plus back office in one login
Agencies that will pay $89/mo for Premium monthly
Teams that want AI emails and video interviews included

At a glance

Detail	Manatal	RecruitBPM
Starting price	$15/mo	$29/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	14 day free trial	Not on record
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

RecruitBPM

Stands out: One subscription for ATS, CRM, sequences, e-sign, timesheets, and invoices, with unlimited users on company plans.

Watch out: Company Essential is $29/mo only on annual. Monthly Essential is $39. Resume parse and enrichment use monthly credits.

Not the right fit for

Companies that refuse annual billing to hit $29
Enterprises that need a named public developer portal

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

RecruitBPM

Company Essential $29/mo billed annually
Unlimited users on company plans
ATS, CRM, and back office together

$29 rate needs annual billing
Parse and enrichment use credits
API support listed as a paid extra

What each one costs

Manatal

$15/mo

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

Checked 7 Sep 2026

RecruitBPM

$29/mo

Company Essential is $29/mo billed annually ($39/mo billed monthly) for 5 jobs and unlimited users. Company Premium $69 annual / $99 monthly. Company Enterprise $169 annual / $199 monthly. Staffing-agency Premium is $89/mo monthly or $59/user/mo annually. Credits included for parsing, enrichment, SMS, and email verification; extra credits cost extra. API/web services listed with customization fees. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Manatal cheaper than RecruitBPM?

Manatal starts lower, at $15/mo against $29/mo for RecruitBPM. 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 RecruitBPM for free?

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

Does Manatal or RecruitBPM 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?