1. Testlify
Testlify · Mumbai · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Pre-employment skills tests built in Mumbai.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Manatal
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Applicant tracking system · Alternatives
Best Manatal alternatives in India (2026)
Manatal is an applicant tracking system product from Manatal, Bangkok, priced at ₹1,200/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 11 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Manatal are Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo), InCruiter (On request) and Keka Hire (₹6,999/mo). Cutshort is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,250/month.
Why businesses look for a Manatal alternative
There is no free plan
Manatal has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Manatal starts at ₹1,200/mo. 2 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Manatal is built in Thailand. 11 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Manatal alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Manatal's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Manatal (current) | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Testlify | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  HireXL (Xobin) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  InCruiter | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 5 |  Keka Hire | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  JazzHR | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  SeekOut | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Recooty | $79/month billed annually (Starter) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 9 |  100Hires | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  HackerRank | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  HackerEarth | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Ceipal | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Cutshort | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Whitecarrot | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  iimjobs by Naukri | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Workable | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Hiration | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Spark Hire | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Recruitee | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Manatal alternatives in detail
2. HireXL (Xobin)
Xobin · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Pre-employment assessments and ATS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Manatal
- Starts ₹1,800/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
3. Zoho Recruit for Staffing
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
Staffing edition of Zoho Recruit.
₹1,250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Manatal
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹1,250/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. InCruiter
InCruiter · Bengaluru · Applicant tracking system · 4.1/5
InCruiter is an AI interview and interview-as-a-service platform. | applicant-tracking
On request
Free trial
Compared with Manatal
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
5. Keka Hire
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · Applicant tracking system · 4.6/5
ATS integrated with Keka HR.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Manatal
- Starts ₹5,799/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Manatal
- Starts ₹2,800/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
7. SeekOut
SeekOut · Bellevue · Applicant tracking system · 3.9/5
SeekOut is an AI recruiting platform to source candidates, screen inbound applicants and engage passive talent. | applicant-tracking
On request
Free trial
8. Recooty
Recooty Inc. · Wilmington · Applicant tracking system · 3.9/5
AI-assisted applicant tracking for SMBs with job posting, screening and candidate pipelines.
$79/month billed annually (Starter)
Free trial
9. 100Hires
100Hires · Claymont · Applicant tracking system · 3.9/5
100Hires is recruiting software for small businesses to post jobs, screen candidates with AI and hire. | applicant-tracking
On request
Free trial
10. HackerRank
HackerRank · Mountain View · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
Technical skills assessments with Indian founders.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Manatal
- Starts ₹6,800/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
Manatal alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Manatal
Free Manatal alternatives
How to choose a Manatal alternative
- Check Naukri and LinkedIn integration — that is where Indian applications come from.
- If you hire in volume, test resume parsing and bulk actions with a real batch of CVs.
- For staffing agencies, look for client-facing portals and submission tracking.
Manatal alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Manatal in 2026?+
The closest matches to Manatal on App Advisor are Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Manatal, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Manatal?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Cutshort (Free plan), Hiration (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Manatal?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Recruit for Staffing starts lowest at ₹1,250/mo, compared with ₹1,200/mo for Manatal. Cutshort also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Manatal?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Testlify (₹1,500/mo), HireXL (Xobin) (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Recruit for Staffing (₹1,250/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Manatal vs Testlify: which is better?+
Testlify is the closest match to Manatal in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,200/mo); Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Manatal alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in applicant tracking system or a category Manatal also covers, and Manatal's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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