Dover
Actually-free startup ATS.
Free ATS, paid sourcing API
Bottom line
Genuinely free startup ATS with job distribution and a modern interface. Premium ATS is $199 a month if you outgrow the free tier.
Stands out for: A real free tier rather than a countdown trial, with job distribution included.
Watch out for: Sourcing is sold separately, and there is no MCP.
Overview
Dover is a genuinely free startup applicant tracker. Job distribution, optional sourcing and a modern interface sit on a free base for early teams. There is an API but no MCP, and a Chrome extension is available.
Teams pick Dover when the alternative is a spreadsheet and a free job post. The free tier is the ATS itself; Premium ATS is $199 a month, and sourcing is a paid add-on on top.
Who it's for
Best for
- Early-stage startups
- Teams that need a free tracker today
- Founders posting a handful of roles
- Buyers who will add sourcing later
Not ideal for
- Agencies
- Enterprises
- Teams that need MCP
Key features
Free ATS. Free or freemium ATS entry for early hiring teams.
Job distribution. Distribute one req to multiple boards and channels.
Screenshots
ATS job setup
Candidate sourcing
Job board posting
Referrals
Recruiting agencies
Images: Dover's own website. Select an image to see it full size.
Pricing
Free ATS, paid sourcing. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 7 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Dover expensive?
Dover starts at Free ATS, paid sourcing. We list 190 ATS tools in total. 21 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $83 a month.
- 97 quote-based
- 21 free tier
- 76 public price
Worked out automatically from every ATS listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Real free tier, not a trial
- Job distribution without a contract
- Public API
Cons
- No MCP
- Sourcing costs extra
- Not built for agencies
Integrations
Slack Gmail Outlook Greenhouse LinkedIn
See every recruiting tool that works with Dover, with a source link for each connector.
What's new at Dover
See all 3 Dover updates, taken from Dover's own announcements and our price checks.
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How Dover compares
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| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | ✓ | Free ATS, paid sourcing | – | ✓ | |
| | – | $400/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | Sales-quoted | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | ✓ | $157/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $15/user/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
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