Compare/Head to head

Dover vs Manatal

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

Starting price

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

Manatal

$15/user/mo 14 day free trial

Affordable ATS for small businesses and agencies with AI match scores, a Chrome extension and an API, from $15/user/mo on annual billing.

Where Manatal fits

Small in-house teams
Boutique agencies
Desks that live in Chrome while sourcing
Buyers who want AI match without enterprise pricing

At a glance

Detail	Dover	Manatal
Starting price	$199/mo	$15/user/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	–No
Free trial	Not on record	14 day free trial
MCP server	–No	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS	ATS, CRM
Capterra	Not enough reviews	4.6 from 141 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

Manatal

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.

Not the right fit for

Small teams that need MCP below the top tier
Teams that refuse annual billing

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

Manatal

Low published per-user price
14-day trial with no card
Chrome extension included

MCP restricted to the top tier
Monthly billing costs more
Light on enterprise reporting

What each one costs

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

Manatal

$15/user/mo

Professional is $15 per user a month billed annually, or $19 monthly, for up to 15 jobs and 10,000 candidates. Enterprise is $35 annually or $39 monthly with unlimited jobs and workflow automation, and Enterprise Plus is $55 annually or $59 monthly, adding the open API, the ChatGPT and Claude (MCP) integration and SSO. A Custom plan is priced on demand. There is a 14-day free trial with no card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Dover cheaper than Manatal?

Manatal starts lower, at $15/user/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 Dover or Manatal for free?

Dover carries a free tier on our listing. Manatal offers a 14 day free trial.

Does Dover or Manatal have an MCP server?

Manatal 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?