Can we migrate from Manatal?

Yes. CSV exports plus Manatal API where available. Typical migration is 3-5 days.

Will we lose Manatal's affordability?

Vitae is $69/seat, higher than Manatal's lowest tier, but you replace several other tools (sourcing, screening, sequencing) so total spend usually drops.

CompareVitae vs Manatal

Vitae vs Manatal: the honest comparison.

Manatal built a cost-effective ATS with AI scoring and Chrome-extension sourcing for SMB teams. Vitae is the platform you graduate to when AI agents need to actually run the work, not just label it.

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01The bottom line/ in one paragraph

Where each one actually wins.

If you're a 1-3 person team that needs the cheapest serviceable ATS, Manatal is fine. If you want agents that meaningfully reduce manual work and a voice screener that runs first rounds for you, you've outgrown Manatal.

02Why teams switch/ 4 reasons

Why teams move from Manatal to Vitae.

Real agents, not just AI scoring

Manatal's AI ranks candidates. Vitae's agents source them, message them, screen them, and book the call.

AI screening (chat + async video)

Manatal has no native screening agent. Vitae handles the bulk of manual first-round screens.

Candidate search and sourcing

Vitae connects candidate records, matching and talent pools. The separate Sourcing module is rolling out. Find People supports decision-maker search and contact enrichment with its own add-on.

BYO model and MCP

Bring Claude or ChatGPT. Connect your workspace to your team's chat. Manatal's AI is closed.

03Side-by-side/ 8 features

Feature by feature, without the sales gloss.

We mark accent for Vitae wins, neutral for ties, and credit Manatal where it still leads.

Feature

Vitae

Manatal

Entry-level price

Vitae:$69/seat (Pro)

Manatal:From ~$15/seat

AI agents (autonomous)

Vitae:Assistant and supported AI actions, subject to plan and module access

Manatal:AI scoring only

AI screening (chat + video)

Vitae:Built-in

Manatal:No

Candidate sourcing availability

Vitae:Sourcing module rolling out; ATS search and Find People are separate

Manatal:Chrome extension only

Workflow automation depth

Vitae:Visual, agent-aware

Manatal:Light

Connect external AI

Vitae:Supported tools through an MCP-compatible client

Manatal:No

MCP / API depth

Vitae:Native MCP, modern API

Manatal:REST API only

Reporting depth

Vitae:Strong

Manatal:Basic

04Manatal switching FAQ/ 3 questions

Common questions about switching from Manatal.

Short answers to the questions we get most often. Need more detail? Book a demo.

Vitae is one plan at $69 per recruiter, so a 2-person agency pays for two seats and gets the whole platform. The agents replace headcount, so the per-seat math works for very small teams.

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