Switching from Manatal to PontaHR?

  • Same-day setup with free data migration
  • Unlimited users for €149/month, no per-user fees
  • Unlimited jobs and emails – no artificial limits
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How PontaHR compares to Manatal

Manatal charges per user and caps your jobs and emails. PontaHR gives you unlimited everything for one flat price – no hidden limits.

Pricing model
Manatal
Per-user: $15-55/user/month. Costs scale with team size
PontaHR
Flat €149/month for unlimited users
Job limits
Manatal
15 jobs on Professional plan
PontaHR
Unlimited job listings
Email limits
Manatal
1,000 emails/month cap
PontaHR
Unlimited candidate emails
Target market
Manatal
Recruitment agencies and staffing firms
PontaHR
In-house HR teams at growing SMBs
Data export
Manatal
Limited, users report difficulty exporting data
PontaHR
Full data export anytime
Best for
Manatal
Small recruiting agencies with few users
PontaHR
Growing startups & SMBs (10-100 people) who want simplicity

What you get with PontaHR

Everything you need to hire better, faster – without the complexity of legacy platforms.

Full ATS with custom pipelines

Manage candidates from application to offer with flexible pipelines that adapt to your hiring process.

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Hire faster with AI-powered features

Candidate summaries, smart scheduling, and upcoming AI agents that handle recruiting tasks for you.

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Email and scheduling built right in

Communicate with candidates and schedule interviews without juggling third-party tools.

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Customizable workflows

Adapt the system to your process, not the other way around. No rigid templates or forced workflows.

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Transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, no annual lock-in. Simple pricing that makes sense.

Modern tech stack

Fast, reliable, and mobile-friendly. Built with modern infrastructure, not decade-old code.

What does Manatal really cost?

Manatal looks cheap per user – until you add up licenses and hit the job/email limits.

Platform Manatal PontaHR
Base price $15-55/user/month €149/month (Grow plan)
Job limits 15 jobs (Professional plan) Unlimited
Email limits 1,000/month Unlimited
Contract Monthly or annual Monthly, cancel anytime
Annual cost (for 10 users) $1,800-6,600/year €1,790/year
With PontaHR, you get unlimited users, jobs, and emails — no caps, no surprises.

Manatal pricing based on publicly available information as of January 2026. Actual costs vary by plan tier and number of users. PontaHR price based on yearly plans.

"Transitioning to PontaHR for our applicant tracking needs has been nothing but joy. Its user-friendly interface has made the hiring process a breeze for our team. Every team member loves it and what truly sets PontaHR apart is their exceptional customer service."

Ready to see PontaHR in action?

Book a 15-minute demo and see how PontaHR makes hiring faster, simpler, and more enjoyable for your team.

No pressure, no sales pitch – just a real walkthrough.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about switching from Manatal to PontaHR.

How long does it take to migrate from Manatal?

Most teams are fully migrated within 24-48 hours. Free data migration is included with every plan — we'll transfer your candidates, job listings, and hiring history so you don't lose anything. No IT involvement required.

Will my team need training to use PontaHR?

No. PontaHR is designed to be intuitive from day one. Most teams are up and running the same day, without a training call. If you ever need help, our support team is available via Intercom chat with fast response times.

What's included in the €149/month Grow plan?

Everything. Unlimited users, unlimited job listings, unlimited candidates, AI-powered features, email and scheduling, visual reporting, and priority support. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, no annual lock-in.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. PontaHR is month-to-month with no annual contracts required. You can cancel anytime with no penalties. We believe you should stay because you love the product, not because you're locked in.

How is PontaHR different from Manatal?

Manatal charges per user and limits you to 15 jobs and 1,000 emails/month on their base plan. That works for small recruiting agencies, but growing in-house teams hit those limits fast. PontaHR gives you unlimited users, unlimited jobs, and unlimited emails for €149/month flat. No per-user math, no artificial caps, no surprises.