Compare/Head to head

100Hires vs Dover

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

100Hires

$49/mo Free trial

AI-first SMB ATS with scoring, outreach, and a first-party MCP. Start is $49/mo billed annually; 14-day trial.

Where 100Hires fits

  • Small in-house teams that want AI scoring in the ATS
  • Buyers who need a first-party MCP
  • Teams posting to Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter from one login
  • Desks that will take a 14-day trial before paying

Dover

$199/mo Free tier

Genuinely free startup ATS with job distribution and a modern interface. Premium ATS is $199 a month if you outgrow the free tier.

Where Dover fits

  • Early-stage startups
  • Teams that need a free tracker today
  • Founders posting a handful of roles
  • Buyers who will add sourcing later

At a glance

Detail100HiresDover
Starting price$49/mo$199/mo
Free tier–No✓Yes
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATSATS
Capterra4.9 from 1,180 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

100Hires

Stands out: Public $49 Start plan plus a first-party MCP, which most SMB ATS tools still do not ship.

Watch out: Monthly Start is $99. AI credits are tiered (100 on Start). Do not budget the annual $49 as unlimited AI and unlimited jobs.

Not the right fit for

  • Staffing agencies that need a VMS
  • Enterprises that already live in Greenhouse
  • Teams that refuse AI on the hiring workflow

Dover

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.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies
  • Enterprises
  • Teams that need MCP

Pros and cons

100Hires

  • $49/mo annual Start with a 14-day trial
  • First-party MCP plus public API
  • AI scoring included rather than sold as a separate brain
  • Monthly Start doubles to $99
  • AI credits are capped on Start
  • Not an agency ATS

Dover

  • Real free tier, not a trial
  • Job distribution without a contract
  • Public API
  • No MCP
  • Sourcing costs extra
  • Not built for agencies

What each one costs

100Hires

$49/mo

From $49/mo (Start, billed annually). Confirm current plans on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Dover

$199/mo

The Free ATS costs nothing, with unlimited users, jobs and candidates and no card required. Premium ATS is $199 per month and adds AI resume review, the AI notetaker, unlimited MCP usage, bulk actions, the API and premium support. Marketplace recruiters set their own hourly, retainer or per-hire rates. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is 100Hires cheaper than Dover?
100Hires starts lower, at $49/mo against $199/mo for Dover. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try 100Hires or Dover for free?
Dover carries a free tier on our listing. 100Hires offers a free trial.
Does 100Hires or Dover have an MCP server?
100Hires ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?