Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems
Ashby vs Manatal
Ashby leads on 0 checks, Manatal on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAshby · 8.2/10
- Lowest starting priceManatal · $15/user/mo
- Free trialonly Manatal
Ashby scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 8.2 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #14.
Manatal is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $400/mo.
Ashby is the better fit for data-focused recruiting teams with $400 monthly budget. Manatal is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools.
- Ashby fits best
Data-focused recruiting teams with $400 monthly budget
- Manatal fits best
Budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Ashby 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Manatal 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #12 in Applicant Tracking Systems | #14 in Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Best for | Data-focused recruiting teams with $400 monthly budget | Budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $400/mo | $15/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome extension, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 250+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Ashby 5/5 · Manatal 5/5 | ||
| Career site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume parsing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interview scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job board distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Active jobs | Not checked yet | 15 jobs |
| Users included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Ashby is an all-in-one applicant tracking and recruiting platform for startups, growth companies, and enterprises. It brings together customizable jobs, pipelines, interview plans, application review, candidate sourcing and CRM,… Read the review → |
Manatal is a web-based applicant tracking and recruitment platform for HR departments, recruitment agencies, and headhunters. It brings candidate sourcing, resume parsing, profile enrichment, AI scoring, customizable recruitment pipelines,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Ashby — where it wins
- Combines ATS, scheduling, offers, analytics, CRM, and AI review
- Automates interview plans, communications, questionnaires, and assessments
- Connects with Workday, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Zapier
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $400 per month with no free plan
- Higher-tier pricing depends on company size, usage, or commitment
- Platform access centers on web, Chrome extension, and API
Manatal — where it wins
- AI scoring, recommendations, and resume parsing support faster screening
- Career pages, job-board distribution, and customizable pipelines cover core hiring work
- Scheduling, automation, analytics, and asynchronous video interviews are included
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Professional is limited to 15 jobs per account
- The platform is available through the web only
- Ashby8.2/10 · Paid
A data-focused ATS with deep scheduling, automation, analytics, and a $400 monthly entry plan.
Visit AshbyFull verdict → - Manatal8.0/10 · 14-day trial
A low-cost ATS with AI scoring, automation, career pages, and video interviews.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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