Manatal vs Zoho Recruit: Recruitment Software Compared (2026)
Manatal and Zoho Recruit are low-cost recruitment platforms used by agencies and in-house HR teams.
- Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this page
- 3 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- No winner declaredFit depends on your criteria
- Not tested by Stack18Editorial summary of documented facts
Manatal vs Zoho Recruit: the short answer
Manatal and Zoho Recruit are low-cost recruitment platforms used by agencies and in-house HR teams.
Manatal is a CRM-first ATS popular with agencies in Asia. Zoho Recruit serves corporate HR and staffing agencies and connects to the Zoho suite.
We compare what the dated sources support and mark the rest Unknown. No winner is declared: the better fit depends on your size, budget and how you work.
Choose Manatal if you- Run a recruitment agency
- Want the lowest per-user price
- Recruit in Asia
Choose Zoho Recruit if you- Use Zoho apps
- Want a free plan
- Run corporate HR hiring
Manatal and Zoho Recruit at a glance.
One card per product, drawn from each full profile. Open a profile for features, pricing plans, limits and sources.
Manatal
Manatal · Applicant Tracking Systems
Manatal is a cloud recruitment platform with applicant tracking, recruitment CRM, job posting, candidate enrichment and AI recommendations, used by staffing agencies and in-house HR teams, sold per user in Professional, Enterprise, Enterprise Plus and Custom plans.
- Pricing
- Professional $15 per user a month.
- Best for
- Recruitment agencies
Zoho Recruit
Zoho Corporation · Applicant Tracking Systems
Zoho Recruit is an applicant tracking system with separate editions for corporate HR and staffing agencies, priced per recruiter and part of the Zoho suite.
- Pricing
- Free (1 active job); Standard $25, Enterprise $50 per recruiter a month (annual, corporate HR).
- Best for
- Small HR teams and staffing agencies wanting low-cost recruiting
Manatal vs Zoho Recruit: feature-by-feature comparison.
Every row is drawn from the two profiles and their sources. Rows that differ are marked, and you can filter the table to show only those.
- YesDocumented
- PartialAvailable with limits or on some plans
- NoDocumented as unavailable
- UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed
| Dimension |  Manatal |  Zoho Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| Product | ||
| Core model | YesManatal is a cloud recruitment platform with applicant tracking, recruitment CRM, job posting, candidate enrichment and AI recommendations, used by staffing agencies and… | YesZoho Recruit is an applicant tracking system with separate editions for corporate HR and staffing agencies, priced per recruiter and part of the Zoho suite. |
| Product type | YesRecruitment software and ATS for agencies and HR | YesATS for HR and staffing |
| Vendor | YesManatal | YesZoho Corporation |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | YesPer user, seat or unit | YesPer user, seat or unit |
| Free planDiffers | NoNo | YesYes (1 active job) |
| Free trialDiffers | YesYes (preview) | UnknownNot documented |
| Starting price | YesProfessional $15 per user a month. | YesFree (1 active job); Standard $25, Enterprise $50 per recruiter a month (annual, corporate HR). |
| Platform and deployment | ||
| Platforms | YesWeb, iOS, Android | YesWeb, iOS, Android |
| Deployment | YesCloud (SaaS) | YesCloud (SaaS) |
| Key integrations | YesLinkedIn (vendor); Job boards (vendor); Google and Outlook | YesZoho People; Zoho CRM; LinkedIn |
| Fit | ||
| Team sizeDiffers | YesSolo and freelancers, Small teams, Mid-size teams | YesSmall teams, Mid-size teams |
| Best for | YesRecruitment agencies | YesSmall HR teams and staffing agencies wanting low-cost recruiting |
| Built for IndiaDiffers | YesYes, India-focused | UnknownNot flagged as India-specific in its profile |
| AI | ||
| AI featuresDiffers | YesAI features documented on the profile | UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed |
Manatal vs Zoho Recruit pricing.
Manatal pricing
Per user per month, billed annually.
- Starting pointProfessional $15 per user a month.
- Free planNo
- Free trialYes (preview)
From the Manatal profile. Checked 13 Nov 2026.
All Manatal plans and sources
Zoho Recruit pricing
Per user, seat or unit
- Starting pointFree (1 active job); Standard $25, Enterprise $50 per recruiter a month (annual, corporate HR).
- Free planYes (1 active job)
- Free trialNot documented
From the Zoho Recruit profile. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
All Zoho Recruit plans and sourcesManatal Professional is $15 per user a month, Enterprise $35 and Enterprise Plus $55, billed annually. Zoho Recruit has a free plan for one active job, with Standard at $25 and Enterprise at $50 per recruiter a month billed annually.
List prices rarely tell the whole story. Check minimum terms, user or volume minimums, add-ons and taxes such as GST before comparing totals.
Prices and plans change. Confirm current terms with each vendor before you decide.
Manatal vs Zoho Recruit: implementation, ecosystem, AI and security.
Ease of implementation and trials
We did not test setup or migration for either product. Manatal free trial: Yes (preview). Zoho Recruit free trial: Not documented. Pilot one real process in each before committing.
Integrations and ecosystem
Manatal: LinkedIn (vendor); Job boards (vendor); Google and Outlook. Zoho Recruit: Zoho People; Zoho CRM; LinkedIn. Check each integration directory for the tools you actually use.
AI capabilities
Manatal documents AI features on its profile. Zoho Recruit does not document AI features in the sources reviewed. We did not test output quality, so run both against a real task before treating AI as a deciding factor.
Deployment, security and administration
Manatal runs as cloud (SaaS); Zoho Recruit runs as cloud (SaaS). We did not review certifications or data residency in detail. Request current security documentation from both vendors if you are regulated.
Manatal and Zoho Recruit: each option, in balance.
Manatal
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Low per-user price.
- Agency CRM included.
- Mobile apps.
- API on Enterprise Plus.
- No free plan.
- Trial is preview only.
- No large built-in talent database.
- API only on top tier.
Zoho Recruit
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Free plan.
- Low per-recruiter price.
- Staffing agency edition.
- Free plan lacks resume parsing and AI.
- Active-job caps per licence.
- Staffing edition priced separately.
Manatal or Zoho Recruit: which fits which situation?
No overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on the criteria that matter most to you, so test both against your own requirements.
Choose Manatal if you…
- Run a recruitment agency
- Want the lowest per-user price
- Recruit in Asia
Choose Zoho Recruit if you…
- Use Zoho apps
- Want a free plan
- Run corporate HR hiring
Switching between Manatal and Zoho Recruit.
Export open jobs, candidates and notes, import them into the new ATS, recreate pipelines, scorecards and email templates, and switch at a natural break in hiring.
- Export a sample of your data and test an import into the other product.
- List the automations, integrations and permissions you would need to rebuild.
- Pilot with one team before a full cut-over.
- Check contract terms and notice periods with both vendors.
General guidance, not specific to either vendor. Confirm migration options with the vendors.
Manatal vs Zoho Recruit: questions and answers
What is the difference between Manatal and Zoho Recruit?
Manatal and Zoho Recruit are low-cost recruitment platforms used by agencies and in-house HR teams. Manatal is a CRM-first ATS popular with agencies in Asia.
Which is cheaper?
Manatal Professional at $15 per user a month versus Zoho Recruit Standard at $25.
Which has a free plan?
Zoho Recruit, for one active job. Manatal offers a limited trial preview.
Which offers API access?
Manatal on Enterprise Plus; Zoho Recruit through Zoho APIs.
Which is better for small businesses, Manatal or Zoho Recruit?
Manatal is documented for solo and freelancers, small teams, mid-size teams; Zoho Recruit for small teams, mid-size teams. Choose Manatal if you run a recruitment agency; choose Zoho Recruit if you use Zoho apps.
What are the alternatives to Manatal and Zoho Recruit?
Both are listed in Stack18’s Applicant Tracking Systems directory. See the Manatal alternatives guide and the Zoho Recruit alternatives guide for sourced shortlists of competitors.
Where this comparison comes from.
- All Manatal Plans & Pricing Costbench Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Manatal pricing Manatal Official Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Best Applicant Tracking Systems in 2026 (updated 13 August 2026) Rework Third-party Accessed 10 Nov 2026
Comparison rows summarise the sources listed and the two profiles. Confirm current details with each vendor. Stack18 has not tested either product.
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