Compare/Head to head

Ashby vs Dover

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

Starting price

Ashby

$400/mo

All-in-one ATS plus analytics for growth teams. Foundations starts at $400/month for up to 100 employees, with 10% off annual.

Where Ashby fits

Growth-stage talent teams
Companies that want analytics without a second tool
Desks that want MCP on hiring data
Teams comparing Ashby against Greenhouse

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

Detail	Ashby	Dover
Starting price	$400/mo	$199/mo
Free tier	–No	✓Yes
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS, Dashboards & leaderboards, CRM	ATS
Capterra	4.4 from 15 reviews	Not enough reviews

Where they pull apart

Ashby

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.

Not the right fit for

Agencies that need a staffing CRM
Buyers who cannot start at $400/month

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

Ashby

Analytics inside the ATS rather than a separate product
Hosted MCP plus API
Published entry price

$400/month floor
Higher tiers are quote-only
Priced on headcount, not recruiter seats

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

Ashby

$400/mo

Foundations is $400 a month for companies with up to 100 employees, billed monthly, with 10% off for an annual commitment. Plus (101 to 1,000 employees) and Enterprise are custom-priced. Confirm current terms 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 Ashby cheaper than Dover?

Dover starts lower, at $199/mo against $400/mo for Ashby. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Ashby or Dover for free?

Dover carries a free tier on our listing.

Does Ashby or Dover have an MCP server?

Ashby 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?