Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems
Workable vs Manatal
Workable leads on 1 check, Manatal on 1, 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 scoreWorkable · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceManatal · $15/user/mo
- Free planonly Workable
- Free trialboth
Workable scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 9.2 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #14.
Workable offers free plan; Manatal doesn't. Manatal is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $299/mo.
Workable is the better fit for growing teams needing a highly complete ATS. Manatal is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools.
- Workable fits best
Growing teams needing a highly complete ATS
- Manatal fits best
Budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Workable 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Manatal 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Applicant Tracking Systems | #14 in Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Best for | Growing teams needing a highly complete ATS | Budget-conscious teams wanting AI recruiting tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $299/mo | $15/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 15 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 15 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome extension, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 270+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Workable 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 | Workable is a web-based applicant tracking and human resources platform for growing teams that need more than basic candidate management. It combines job distribution, branded career pages, a talent CRM, resume parsing, candidate… 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
Workable — where it wins
- Posts jobs to 200+ job boards and includes a branded career site builder
- AI sourcing, screening, resume parsing and candidate recommendations
- Covers scheduling, interviews, offers, analytics and HR integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $299 per month on the Standard plan
- The Free plan cannot post jobs or interact with candidates
- Advanced tiers are needed for texting, video interviews and assessments
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
- Workable9.2/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A broad ATS with AI, 200+ job boards and extensive hiring workflows.
Visit WorkableFull verdict → - Manatal8.0/10 · 14-day trial
A low-cost ATS with AI scoring, automation, career pages, and video interviews.
Visit ManatalFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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