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Dover alternatives

4 tools our write-ups put next to Dover, with starting price, free tier, MCP and API side by side.

Dover from Free ATS, paid sourcingFree tierAPI

Closest alternatives

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The short answer

  • Ashby : Growth-team ATS plus analytics when you outgrow a free tracker. From $400/mo
  • Greenhouse : Structured hiring ATS for the next stage. From Sales-quoted
  • Breezy HR : Visual small-business ATS if you want a paid kanban. From $157/mo
  • Manatal : Low per-user paid ATS if you need AI match and Chrome capture. From $15/user/mo

Why people look past Dover

Sourcing is sold separately, and there is no MCP.

What we noted

  • No MCP
  • Sourcing costs extra
  • Not built for agencies

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies
  • Enterprises
  • Teams that need MCP

Worth keeping in mind: A real free tier rather than a countdown trial, with job distribution included.

Dover alternatives compared

ToolFree tierFromMCPAPIHead to head
Dover (the one you are on) ✓YesFree ATS, paid sourcing–No✓Yes
Ashby Growth-team ATS plus analytics when you outgrow a free tracker. –No$400/mo✓Yes✓YesHead to head
Greenhouse Structured hiring ATS for the next stage. –NoSales-quoted✓Yes✓YesHead to head
Breezy HR Visual small-business ATS if you want a paid kanban. ✓Yes$157/mo–No✓YesHead to head
Manatal Low per-user paid ATS if you need AI match and Chrome capture. –No$15/user/mo✓Yes✓YesHead to head

What each one does differently

Ashby

$400/mo MCP API

Why it comes up: Growth-team ATS plus analytics when you outgrow a free tracker.

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.

Best for

  • Growth-stage talent teams
  • Companies that want analytics without a second tool
  • Desks that want MCP on hiring data

4.4 on Capterra from 15 reviews

Read the Ashby write-up Dover vs Ashby

Greenhouse

Sales-quoted MCP API

Why it comes up: Structured hiring ATS for the next stage.

Stands out: Structured hiring plus marketplace depth, with a hosted MCP now in open beta.

Watch out: No published price, and the MCP is open beta rather than generally available.

Best for

  • Mid-market and tech talent teams
  • Companies that want shared scorecards
  • Desks that live on the integration marketplace

4.5 on Capterra from 765 reviews

Read the Greenhouse write-up Dover vs Greenhouse

Breezy HR

$157/mo Free tier API

Why it comes up: Visual small-business ATS if you want a paid kanban.

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

  • Small hiring teams that want a visual pipeline
  • A first ATS after a spreadsheet
  • Desks that source in the browser

4.5 on Capterra from 1,420 reviews

Read the Breezy HR write-up Dover vs Breezy HR

Manatal

$15/user/mo 14 day free trial MCP API

Why it comes up: Low per-user paid ATS if you need AI match and Chrome capture.

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

  • Small in-house teams
  • Boutique agencies
  • Desks that live in Chrome while sourcing

4.6 on Capterra from 141 reviews

Read the Manatal write-up Dover vs Manatal

Common questions

What is the best Dover alternative?
It depends on what sent you looking. Our write-ups put Ashby closest to Dover. Why it comes up: Growth-team ATS plus analytics when you outgrow a free tracker. The table above shows all 4 on price, free tier, MCP and API.
Is there a free alternative to Dover?
Yes. Breezy HR carries a free tier on our listing, so you can try the product without a card. Free tiers are capped, so check the limits against your volume before you move a team across.
What is the cheapest Dover alternative?
Of the published starting prices here, Manatal is lowest at $15/user/mo. Starting price is the entry plan, not the seat count you will end up on, so read the plan table on each listing.
Which Dover alternatives have an MCP server?
Ashby, Greenhouse and Manatal ship a first party MCP server, so you can drive them from Claude or ChatGPT without building against the API yourself.

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