Why it comes up: Dover is a free startup ATS backed by an established vendor, with paid sourcing and recruiter services on top.
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.
Best for
- Early-stage startups
- Teams that need a free tracker today
- Founders posting a handful of roles
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$25/user/mo Free tier 15 day free trial MCP API
Why it comes up: Zoho Recruit has a free plan and paid seats from $25 per user, with AI features and a first-party MCP server, best for teams already on Zoho.
Stands out: Zoho CRM sync plus a genuine free tier at a low per-user price.
Watch out: Employee licences are sold in separate packs, so the recruiter seat is not the whole bill.
Best for
- Companies already paying for Zoho
- Small in-house talent teams
- Small agencies that want a free tier
4.5 on Capterra from 1,282 reviews
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Why it comes up: Breezy HR is a proven SMB ATS with a free plan for one job and a visual pipeline, but paid plans start at $157 a month.
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
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$49/mo Free tier 7 day free trial API
Why it comes up: BizHire uses AI to write job ads, score every applicant and run a first AI interview from $49 a month, if you want AI screening rather than rules.
Stands out: It is a small-business ATS with the screening built in rather than bolted on. Monthly credits pay for AI scoring, AI written emails and AI video assessments, and WhatsApp hiring, requisition approvals and a careers page come in the same product. It belongs to Bizwork, which also sells HR, sales and accounting modules.
Watch out: Job openings are capped per plan: one on Starter, five on Professional and 20 on Growth, so a busy agency outgrows the lower tiers fast. AI actions draw on a monthly credit allowance. Figures on the site such as 20 hours saved a week are the vendor's own, and most named customers are in India.
Best for
- Startups and SMEs hiring a handful of roles at a time
- HR generalists who want AI screening without buying a separate tool
- Teams that talk to candidates on WhatsApp as well as email
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