Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems
Manatal vs ATZ CRM
Manatal leads on 0 checks, ATZ CRM on 2, and 5 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 scoreManatal · 8.0/10
- Lowest starting priceATZ CRM · $12/user/mo
- Free planonly ATZ CRM
- Free trialonly Manatal
Manatal scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 8.0 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #20.
ATZ CRM offers free plan; Manatal doesn't. ATZ CRM is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $15/mo.
Manatal is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools. ATZ CRM is the better fit for small agencies wanting free ATS basics.
- Manatal fits best
Budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools
- ATZ CRM fits best
Small agencies wanting free ATS basics
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Side by side
| Feature | Manatal 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | ATZ CRM 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #14 in Applicant Tracking Systems | #20 in Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools | Small agencies wanting free ATS basics |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/user/mo | $12/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension, Self-hosted | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension, iOS, Android | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 6,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Manatal 5/5 · ATZ CRM 5/5 | ||
| Career site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume parsing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interview scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job board distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Active jobs | 15 jobs | Not checked yet |
| Users included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
ATZ CRM combines applicant tracking and customer relationship management for recruitment agencies, staffing firms, solo recruiters, and recruiting teams. Its core toolkit covers resume parsing, candidate pipelines with Kanban tracking,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
ATZ CRM — where it wins
- Free plan includes full ATS, CRM, and AI features
- Supports AI matching, resume parsing, and job-board distribution
- Messaging spans email, SMS, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp
Where it doesn't
- Calling and recording start on the Business plan
- Candidate and client portals are limited to Enterprise
- Advanced sourcing and integrations require paid tiers
- Manatal8.0/10 · 14-day trial
A low-cost ATS with AI scoring, automation, career pages, and video interviews.
Visit ManatalFull verdict → - ATZ CRM7.4/10 · Free plan
A low-cost ATS with CRM, AI matching, messaging, and job-board tools.
Visit ATZ CRMFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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