Runbook vs Manifestly
Runbook vs Manifestly compared: per-user vs flat pricing, schedules, conditional logic, integrations, SSO and audit trails for teams with recurring checklists.
Last checked . Prices and features change; see the sources at the end.
Manifestly is a checklist and workflow tool for "teams that run recurring work" [1]. It covers SOPs, role-based assignments, scheduling, data collection and many integrations. Its pricing is per user, with a self-serve Business plan and an annual Enterprise plan [1].
Runbook has the same basic aim, recurring checklists, but a narrower scope and a different pricing model. It has templates with required/optional items, runs you check off together, schedules, an append-only audit trail, and an API and GitHub Action for CI. Prices are flat per organisation in CHF, and it is hosted in the EU. Runbook is new and has fewer features than Manifestly.
Prices and features were checked on 2026-11-04 on Manifestly's official pricing page and may have changed since. Manifestly is a trademark of its owner. Runbook is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Manifestly.
At a glance
| Runbook | Manifestly | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat per organisation, CHF | Per user. Prices shown with "$" (currency not named on the page) [1] |
| Free plan | Yes: 1 user, 3 templates, 20 runs/month | Not listed [1] |
| Free trial | Team: 14 days, no card | Business: 14-day free trial [1] |
| Entry paid plan | Team CHF 19/month or CHF 190/year (up to 10 users) | Business $10/user/month monthly, or $100/user/year (equivalent to $8.33/user/month) [1] |
| Larger plan | Business CHF 49/month or CHF 490/year (up to 30 users) | Enterprise from $2,000/year, annual only, includes 10 users, 10-user minimum [1] |
| Recurring schedules | Yes (Team and Business) | "Role-based assignments and scheduling" on Business [1] |
| Conditional logic | No | "Conditional Logic" listed as a feature [1] |
| Data collection / file uploads | No | "Data collection + file uploads" on Business [1] |
| Audit trail and export | Append-only event log, CSV and JSON export | "Dashboards, audit history, exports (PDF/CSV)" on Business [1] |
| Integrations | Email, Slack, Teams, signed webhooks | Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zapier, API + webhooks on Business [1] |
| API / CI | REST API, GitHub Action that can gate a deploy, GitLab CI/Forgejo examples | API + webhooks [1] |
| SSO | No | SAML-based SSO on Enterprise [1] |
| AI | No | AI integrations with Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini mentioned [1] |
| Security attestation | No SOC 2 report of its own | SOC 2 Type II stated [1] |
| Hosting | EU (Swiss-run) | Not checked |
Cost for an example team
The calculations below use only the published list prices, before taxes. They are not converted between CHF and USD.
| Team size | Runbook (Team plan) | Manifestly Business, monthly billing | Manifestly Business, yearly billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | CHF 19/month, or CHF 190/year | 5 × $10 = $50/month | 5 × $100 = $500/year |
| 10 users | CHF 19/month, or CHF 190/year | 10 × $10 = $100/month | 10 × $100 = $1,000/year |
| 20 users | Business: CHF 49/month, or CHF 490/year | 20 × $10 = $200/month | 20 × $100 = $2,000/year |
Runbook's Team plan stops at 10 users, and Business stops at 30. Manifestly's Business plan has no user cap listed on its pricing page [1]. Prices on Runbook include 8.1% Swiss VAT for Swiss customers.
Key differences
Pricing model
Manifestly charges per user. Its FAQ says "You pay for the number of users on your account" [1]. Runbook charges a flat price per organisation, so adding a fifth or tenth member on the Team plan doesn't change the bill. Above 30 users, Runbook has no plan. Manifestly's per-user model has no listed upper limit.
Workflow depth
Manifestly lists conditional logic, data collection fields and file uploads [1]. Runbook has neither branching nor form fields. Its items are checkboxes with notes and simple {{variables}}. Runbook enforces one rule: a run can only be completed when all required items are checked.
Integrations and enterprise features
Manifestly includes Zapier, Slack, Teams, API and webhooks on Business. Enterprise adds SAML SSO, custom branding, SMS notifications, Data Tables and QuickList [1]. Runbook offers email, Slack, Teams and signed webhooks (Team and Business), a REST API and a GitHub Action. It has no Zapier connector, no SSO and no SMS.
Developer workflows
Runbook was built with CI in mind. The "Runbook: start checklist run" GitHub Action can start a release checklist and wait until it is completed, so it can gate a deploy. There are also GitLab CI and Forgejo examples. Manifestly offers an API and webhooks [1]. We did not check whether it has a dedicated CI action.
When to choose Manifestly instead
- You need conditional logic or data collection and file uploads inside checklists [1].
- You rely on Zapier or want SAML SSO, custom branding or SMS notifications (Enterprise) [1].
- You need more than 30 users, or want a vendor with a stated SOC 2 Type II audit [1].
- You want AI integrations with tools like Claude or ChatGPT [1].
- You only have one or two users and want per-user pricing to keep costs low: one Business user costs $10/month [1].
When Runbook fits better
- You have roughly 3–10 people and want one flat price (CHF 19/month) instead of a per-user bill.
- Your checklists are simple and recurring, and you mainly need required items enforced and an exportable, append-only audit trail.
- You want to gate deploys on a checklist from GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or Forgejo.
- You prefer an EU-hosted, Swiss-run service with no trackers and passwordless email sign-in.
- You want a free plan for one person to try it out over time.
FAQ
How much does Manifestly cost?
Manifestly's pricing page lists Business at $10 per user per month billed monthly, or $100 per user per year billed annually (equivalent to $8.33 per user per month). Enterprise starts at $2,000 per year, is annual-only and includes 10 users. These were the prices on 2026-11-04.
Is Runbook cheaper than Manifestly?
It depends on team size and currency. Runbook's Team plan is a flat CHF 19 per month for up to 10 users. Manifestly Business for 5 users is 5 × $10 = $50 per month on monthly billing. For a single user, Manifestly's $10 per month is a per-user price, while Runbook's paid plans are a flat organisation price. Runbook also has a free plan for one user.
Does Runbook have conditional logic?
No. Runbook has no branching, form fields or file uploads. Manifestly lists conditional logic and data collection with file uploads.
Do both tools support recurring checklists?
Yes. Manifestly includes scheduling on its Business plan. Runbook's Team and Business plans include schedules such as every Monday or the first business day of the month, which create runs automatically.
Does Runbook offer SSO?
No. Runbook uses passwordless email sign-in and has owner and member roles only. Manifestly offers SAML-based SSO on its Enterprise plan.
Sources
- Manifestly pricing page: https://www.manifest.ly/pricing (checked 2026-11-04)
- Runbook: https://runbook.metastic.ch (Runbook's own plans and features, as of 2026-11-04)