Manatal
Affordable ATS with AI recommendations.
From $15/user/mo 14-day free trial MCP server API
Bottom line
Affordable ATS for small businesses and agencies with AI match scores, a Chrome extension and an API, from $15/user/mo on annual billing.
Stands out for: A $15 per-user start with AI ranking and browser capture included.
Watch out for: MCP is Enterprise Plus only, and monthly billing is $19 rather than $15.
Overview
Manatal is an affordable applicant tracker for small-business and agency desks. AI match scores, a Chrome extension and a documented API sit in one product without enterprise pricing. MCP is available, but only on Enterprise Plus, with the URL issued inside the admin area.
Teams pick Manatal when budget is the constraint and they still want AI ranking plus browser capture. Professional is $15 per user per month billed annually, or $19 billed monthly, with a 14-day free trial and no card required.
Who it's for
Best for
- Small in-house teams
- Boutique agencies
- Desks that live in Chrome while sourcing
- Buyers who want AI match without enterprise pricing
Not ideal for
- Small teams that need MCP below the top tier
- Teams that refuse annual billing
Key features
AI match. AI match scores between candidates and open roles.
Chrome. Capture contacts from the browser while you work lists and profiles.
API. Documented API for jobs, candidates, and stage sync.
AI features
| What the AI does | Plan |
|---|---|
| AI match scores between candidates and roles | Included |
Only features named in the vendor's own documentation. Anything sold separately is marked as an add-on.
Screenshots
Candidate profile
Recruitment CRM
AI candidate recommendations
Chrome extension candidate import
Reporting and analytics
Customizable career page
Images: Manatal's own website. Select an image to see it full size.
MCP server
The vendor runs its own MCP server. Admins find the connection under Administration, Integrations, and it is included on the Enterprise Plus plan, so there is no single public URL to copy.
Setup steps and live status MCP Directory Check your stack in the MCP readiness checker
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $15/user/mo | Billed annually, or $19 monthly; up to 15 jobs |
| Enterprise | $35/user/mo | Billed annually, or $39 monthly; unlimited jobs |
| Enterprise Plus | $55/user/mo | Billed annually, or $59 monthly; API, MCP, SSO |
| Custom | On demand | Custom integrations and features |
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. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Manatal expensive?
Manatal starts at $15/user/mo. We list 206 ATS tools in total. 26 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $80 a month.
- 95 quote-based
- 26 free tier
- 93 public price
Worked out automatically from every ATS listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Low published per-user price
- 14-day trial with no card
- Chrome extension included
Cons
- MCP restricted to the top tier
- Monthly billing costs more
- Light on enterprise reporting
Integrations
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