Monthly Start is $99. AI credits are tiered (100 on Start). Do not budget the annual $49 as unlimited AI and unlimited jobs.
What we noted
Not the right fit for
Worth keeping in mind: Public $49 Start plan plus a first-party MCP, which most SMB ATS tools still do not ship.
| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Head to head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | –No | $49/mo | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | |
| | –No | $15/user/mo | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | Head to head |
| | ✓Yes | Free ATS, paid sourcing | –No | ✓Yes | Head to head |
| | ✓Yes | $157/mo | –No | ✓Yes | Head to head |
| | –No | $400/mo | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | Head to head |
$15/user/mo 14 day free trial MCP API
Why it comes up: AI-assisted ATS with a public seat price if you want recruiting CRM shape more than an MCP.
Stands out: A $15 per-user start with AI ranking and browser capture included.
Watch out: MCP is Enterprise Plus only, and monthly billing is $19 rather than $15.
Best for
Free ATS, paid sourcing Free tier API
Why it comes up: Actually-free startup ATS if you do not want to pay $49 until you need Dover Premium.
Stands out: A real free tier rather than a countdown trial, with job distribution included.
Watch out: Sourcing is sold separately, and there is no MCP.
Best for
$157/mo Free tier API
Why it comes up: Visual SMB ATS without the AI-first pitch.
Stands out: A kanban pipeline plus a sourcing extension, built for small hiring teams.
Watch out: No MCP, and it is not built for enterprise hiring processes.
Best for
$400/mo MCP API
Why it comes up: Growth-stage ATS plus analytics when 100Hires is too small.
Stands out: Scheduling, CRM, reporting and analytics in one ATS, with a hosted MCP.
Watch out: The $400/month floor is real, and the higher tiers go back to a sales conversation.
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