Manatal alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Manatal: entry plan limits jobs and candidates, and lighter reporting and permissions. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Manatal, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zoho Recruit currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Zoho Recruit	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	66.5

1. Zoho RecruitTop pick
Best for: Small companies and staffing agencies that want an inexpensive, customisable ATS
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Manatal
Agency edition with a free plan.
Pros
Free plan and low-cost paid tiers
Separate edition for staffing agencies
Connects to Zoho People and the Zoho suite
Cons
Free plan allows one active job
Busy interface
Setup takes time to tune
Visit Zoho Recruit Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Zoho Recruit a good Manatal alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, 1 active job
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
15 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Money-back guarantee
45 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Yearly discount
Up to 16%
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Manatal alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Manatal alternative for most people

Zoho Recruit

Agency edition with a free plan.

Best Manatal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Recruit

Agency edition with a free plan.

Best Manatal alternative for iPhone and Android

Workable

Easy ATS with large job board reach.

Best Manatal alternative for working in the browser

JazzHR

Simple small-business ATS with annual pricing.

Manatal alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Manatal?

Zoho Recruit ranks first right now. Agency edition with a free plan. Workable and JazzHR follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Manatal?

Yes. Zoho Recruit (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Manatal?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Manatal?

The complaints we hear most: entry plan limits jobs and candidates; lighter reporting and permissions; fewer enterprise integrations.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Manatal, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.