Manatal vs Breezy HR (2026)
By Jordan Hale · Published 2026-10-12 · Prices checked on the vendor’s own pricing page 2026-10-12 (UTC+8)
Short answer. Pick Manatal if 1–9 recruiters need seats: $15 per user per month billed annually. Pick Breezy HR if 10+ people need logins or you want free: Startup is $157/mo flat for unlimited users and Bootstrap is free with one active position. Both checked 2026-10-12.
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| Manatal | Breezy HR | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per user | Per plan, unlimited users |
| Entry paid | Professional $15/user/mo annual ($19 monthly) | Startup $157/mo annual ($189 monthly) |
| Free | 14-day trial only | Bootstrap free forever (1 active position) |
| Job limit on entry plan | 15 jobs/account | Unlimited positions on Startup |
| 1 seat / yr | $180 | $1,884 |
| 5 seats / yr | $900 | $1,884 |
| 12 seats / yr | $2,160 | $1,884 |
Sources, all opened 2026-10-12: manatal.com/pricing, breezy.hr/pricing.
Choose Manatal when
- Few recruiters, many hiring managers (hiring managers are unlimited on Manatal too).
- You want AI candidate matching. Try Manatal.
Choose Breezy when
- You want to start free, or 10+ people need full seats.
- You need more than 15 open jobs without paying $35/user. See Breezy pricing.
Not for
Agencies: neither is an agency CRM — see Recruit CRM.
FAQ
Is Manatal cheaper than Breezy HR?
Up to about 10 paid seats, yes. At 11+ seats Breezy Startup’s flat $157/mo (annual) wins.
Which has a free plan?
Breezy HR (Bootstrap). Manatal only has a 14-day trial.
Which is better for a small business?
For 1–5 recruiters, Manatal. For teams that want free or many users, Breezy.
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