Recruitly vs Manatal
See how Recruitly compares to Manatal and why more recruitment agencies are making the switch
About Manatal
Manatal is a cloud-based recruitment software focused on AI-powered candidate sourcing and applicant tracking.
The Recruitly Advantage
While Manatal offers AI-based candidate recommendations, Recruitly delivers a more comprehensive recruitment platform with superior marketing automation, advanced CV management, and more extensive job board integrations at a competitive price point.
Key Differences
Why recruitment agencies choose Recruitly over Manatal
Recruitly provides more advanced AI technology with Qdrant vector database for semantic search, compared to Manatal's more basic AI recommendations
Recruitly features AI CV editing and rewriting with built-in profile enrichment, capabilities that Manatal doesn't match
Recruitly includes built-in email marketing with AI template designer, whereas Manatal offers more limited email capabilities
Recruitly delivers homegrown drip feed/sequencing for outreach campaigns as a core feature, more advanced than Manatal's communication tools
Recruitly offers direct integration with 50+ job boards, while Manatal has fewer native job board connections
Recruitly provides built-in two-way SMS and VoIP integrations, whereas Manatal has more limited communication options
Recruitly includes 50+ built-in automation rules, compared to Manatal's more basic workflow automation
Recruitly features more comprehensive GDPR compliance automation with dashboards and notifications, which Manatal's compliance tools don't match
Recruitly offers more robust commission tracking and placement management, providing better financial visibility
Recruitly has more extensive Zapier integrations and webhooks for connecting with other business systems
Feature Comparison
See how Recruitly and Manatal stack up feature by feature
| Feature | Recruitly | Manatal |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant Tracking System (ATS) | ||
| Job Board Multi-Posting | Native (50+ job boards) | Limited integrations |
| AI-Powered Candidate Matching | Advanced AI with semantic search | Basic AI recommendations |
| Two-Way Communication | Built-in WhatsApp (coming soon), SMS, VoIP | Email only |
| CRM for Business Development | Comprehensive CRM with automation | Basic CRM functionality |
| CV Formatting & Submission | Advanced editor with AI rewrite | Basic CV parsing |
| Interview Scheduling | Automated scheduling system | Basic calendar integration |
| Revenue & Commission Tracking | Comprehensive tracking system | Limited financial tracking |
| Workflow Automation | 50+ automation rules | Limited workflow automation |
| GDPR Compliance | Automated GDPR management | Basic compliance tools |
| AI CV Generator | Built-in with built-in profile enrichment | Not available |
| Email Marketing | Built-in with AI template designer | Basic email templates |
| Candidate Portal | Comprehensive candidate portal | Basic candidate experience |
| Sequence Campaigns | Advanced homegrown solution | Limited sequencing |
| Integration Capabilities | Extensive Zapier & webhooks | Limited integration options |
What Our Customers Say
Hear from customers who switched from Manatal to Recruitly
"We switched to Recruitly for the more comprehensive built-in feature set. The marketing tools and advanced CV management features have eliminated several third-party systems we previously needed."
Daniel Wong
Director of Talent Acquisition, Asia Pacific Staffing Solutions
"Recruitly's semantic search technology delivers remarkably accurate candidate matches, giving us confidence in our shortlisting process. Combined with their superior automation features, we are now filling positions much faster than before."
Emily Chen
Recruitment Team Lead, Global Tech Recruiters
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Manatal to Recruitly
How does Recruitly's AI technology compare to Manatal's?
While both platforms offer AI capabilities, Recruitly uses more advanced technology with Qdrant vector database for semantic search, OpenAI embeddings for context-aware matching, and Claude for AI content generation. This modern tech stack delivers more accurate candidate matching and superior content creation compared to Manatal's more basic recommendation system.
Does Recruitly offer better marketing capabilities than Manatal?
Yes, Recruitly provides significantly more robust marketing tools, including built-in email marketing with AI template design, sophisticated drip campaigns with sequencing, and comprehensive automation rules. Manatal offers basic email capabilities but lacks the integrated marketing platform that Recruitly provides as a core feature.
Is Recruitly's higher price point justified compared to Manatal?
Most agencies find that Recruitly's additional capabilities more than justify the slightly higher price. When accounting for the third-party tools and services needed to supplement Manatal (such as email marketing, advanced CV management, and comprehensive job board posting), Recruitly often proves to be more cost-effective while providing a more streamlined, integrated experience.
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