# Manatal: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 61 judge labels across 7 categories by 11 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/manatal/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI recruiting assistants | 12% | 3 | 5% | 19 |
| Recruitment marketing and career sites | 10% | 4 | 11% | 9 |
| Recruiting CRM and sourcing | 9% | 3 | 0% | 17 |
| Applicant tracking systems | 2% | 8 | 0% | 10 |
| Talent intelligence | 0% | 55 | 33% | 3 |
| Job advertising and distribution | 0% | 31 | 0% | 2 |
| HR AI assistants | 0% | 62 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you need a fully-featured, modern platform with AI matching but cannot afford premium systems... this is the top pick." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Applicant tracking syste)
- "I'd suggest starting with Manatal at $19/user/month or Pin if you want to test before committing (free tier)" (MiniMax M2.5, AI recruiting assistants)
- "Manatal ($15/user/month) offers the best combination of AI features, affordability, and ease of use" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, AI recruiting assistants)
- "Manatal is an excellent budget-friendly option, with plans starting from just $15/user/month" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Recruitment marketing)

## And against it

- "built for SMBs that want one platform instead of a toolchain, though it's not as sophisticated as enterprise platforms" (Claude Haiku 4.5, AI recruiting assistants)
- "Interface only available in English ... Limited customer support ... No scheduling options for drip campaigns" (Kimi K2, Recruitment marketing)
- "Manatal (ATS Alternative) | Trial | $15/user/mo ... Basic ATS, not pure TI" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Talent intelligence)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.