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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zoho Recruit logoZoho RecruitFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Workable logoWorkablePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 562.6
3JazzHR logoJazzHRPaidNoWeb3 of 359.6
4Recruitee logoRecruiteePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
  1. Zoho Recruit logo

    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)
  2. Workable logo

    2. Workable

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want an easy ATS with wide job board reach

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Manatal

    Easy ATS with large job board reach.

    Pros

    • Posts to many job boards in one step
    • Published pricing by company size
    • Recruiting and basic HR in one tool

    Cons

    • Add-ons for texting, video and assessments cost extra
    • Limited customisation for large companies
    • Reporting less deep than enterprise ATS
    Visit Workable Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Workable a good Manatal alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Standard plan
    $299/month (1–20 employees)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premier plan
    $599/month (1–20 employees)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Video interviews add-on
    $109/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    270+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Job board reach
    100+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workable.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. JazzHR logo

    3. JazzHR

    Best for: Small businesses hiring a few roles at a time on a tight budget

    PaidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Manatal

    Simple small-business ATS with annual pricing.

    Pros

    • Low published prices
    • Simple to set up for small teams
    • Job posting, scheduling and offers included

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated
    • Fewer integrations than larger ATS tools
    • Active job limits by plan
    Visit JazzHR Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 JazzHR a good Manatal alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Hero plan
    $1,000/year billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jazzhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $3,480/year billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jazzhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    Up to 24%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jazzhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Recruitee logo

    4. Recruitee

    Best for: Growing European companies that want collaborative hiring with hiring managers involved

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Manatal

    Collaborative ATS for growing European companies.

    Pros

    • Easy for hiring managers to take part
    • Career site builder and multi-posting
    • Pairs with Tellent's HRIS

    Cons

    • Quote-based pricing
    • Reporting less deep than enterprise ATS
    • Narrower US job board reach
    Visit Recruitee Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Recruitee a good Manatal alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Customers
    7,000+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026recruitee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Suite
    Tellent, with an HRIS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026recruitee.com(opens source in a new tab)
    WhatsApp hiring
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026recruitee.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Manatal alternative for…

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

Zoho Recruit logo

Best Manatal alternative for most people

Zoho Recruit

Agency edition with a free plan.

Zoho Recruit logo

Best Manatal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Recruit

Agency edition with a free plan.

Workable logo

Best Manatal alternative for iPhone and Android

Workable

Easy ATS with large job board reach.

JazzHR logo

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.