Manatal
AI-powered recruiting software that helps HR teams source, screen, and hire candidates faster.
Independent overview by new Mantra · updated July 14, 2026
- Category
- HR
- Pricing
- $15–55/user/mo (annual); $19–59/user/mo (monthly); Custom plan on demand
- Implementation
- 1-2 weeks
- Adoption risk
- Low
- Integrates with
- LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Zapier, G Suite, Microsoft Teams
What Manatal does
Manatal is a cloud-based recruitment platform built for HR teams, in-house talent acquisition functions, and recruitment agencies. It covers the core hiring workflow end-to-end: posting jobs, tracking applicants, scoring candidates, and managing onboarding. The platform is designed to be picked up quickly, with a reported setup time of around two weeks and a 14-day free trial that requires no credit card.
The AI layer sits across several parts of the workflow. When a candidate enters the system—whether from a job board, a referral, or a direct application—Manatal parses their resume, pulls in publicly available data from LinkedIn and other social platforms, and scores them against the open role's requirements. A separate AI Interviewer feature can conduct automated video screening around the clock, which can be useful when volume is high and human time is limited.
Job postings can be distributed to over 2,500 job boards, including LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, and ZipRecruiter, from a single interface. Teams can also connect Manatal to AI solutions such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to query their candidate database using plain-language prompts. Reporting and analytics are included, and the platform handles compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and PDPA.
Key capabilities
Candidate Scoring and Matching
Manatal's AI engine scores each candidate's profile against a job's requirements, giving recruiters a ranked shortlist rather than a raw applicant pile. Scores update as profile data is enriched.
Automated Resume Parsing and Enrichment
Resumes are parsed automatically when candidates enter the system. The platform then searches LinkedIn and 20-plus other public platforms to add context beyond what the resume contains.
AI Video Interviewing
The AI Interviewer feature conducts standardized screening interviews on demand, day or night, and returns assessments inside the platform so teams can compare candidates consistently.
Multi-Channel Job Distribution
A single job posting can be pushed to more than 2,500 free and paid job boards, including global platforms and regional ones, with sponsored campaign management handled inside the platform.
Workflow Automation and Integrations
Workflow automation is available on Enterprise-tier plans and above. The platform connects natively with LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, G Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Zapier.
Compliance and Data Privacy Controls
Manatal includes built-in solutions to stay aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and PDPA, with role-based access controls and SOC II Type 2 security certification.
Best for
- HR teams and talent acquisition functions that handle a steady volume of roles and want AI-assisted screening without building a custom stack
- Recruitment and staffing agencies that need both an applicant tracking system and a CRM to manage clients and placements in one place
- Small and mid-sized businesses that need a functional, relatively low-cost ATS they can set up in one to two weeks
- Teams doing high-volume hiring who want to offload initial screening to an automated interviewing agent
- Organizations hiring across multiple countries who need multi-board job distribution and data-privacy compliance baked in
Worth knowing
- Pricing starts at $15 per user per month (annual) for the Professional plan, which caps active jobs at 15 and candidates at 10,000—teams with larger pipelines will need the Enterprise tier at $35–$39 per user per month or higher
- Workflow automation is only available from the Enterprise plan upward; teams that need it should factor that into cost comparisons from the start
- The AI Interviewer and integrations with ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs are available on the Enterprise Plus plan ($55–$59/user/mo), so the headline price understates the cost if those features are the main draw
- Manatal is recruiting-focused; it does not cover broader HR functions such as payroll, performance management, or learning and development—teams needing an all-in-one HRIS should evaluate it alongside a separate system
- Support is available 24 hours a day, five days a week via chat and email; phone support is only included on the Custom enterprise plan, which may matter for larger organizations with urgent support needs
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