Head to head

Dover vs Homerun

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

Dover

Free ATS, paid sourcing 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

Homerun

€89/mo 15 day free trial

Small-business ATS sold on career sites and a calm hiring flow. Light is €89/mo billed annually, €99 monthly, with a 15-day trial.

Where Homerun fits

  • Small in-house teams
  • Employers whose career site is the pitch
  • European small businesses paying in euros
  • Buyers who want a 15-day trial

At a glance

DetailDoverHomerun
Starting priceFree ATS, paid sourcing€89/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trialNot on record15 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATSATS
CapterraNot enough reviews4.5 from 77 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

Homerun

Stands out: Career-site quality at small-business scale, with published euro pricing.

Watch out: Job slots cap how many roles you can run at once, which is usually what pushes teams up a tier.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies
  • Enterprise selections
  • High-volume hourly hiring

Pros and cons

Dover

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

Homerun

  • Published euro pricing
  • 15-day free trial
  • Career site is the product
  • No MCP
  • Job slots limit concurrent roles
  • Not built for agencies or high volume

What each one costs

Dover

Free ATS, paid sourcing

Free ATS, paid sourcing. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Homerun

€89/mo

From ~$129/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Dover or Homerun for free?
Dover carries a free tier on our listing. Homerun offers a 15 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?