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Dover Pricing Plans & Tiers

Automated recruiting platform with free ATS

HR & PeoplefreemiumFrom $0/mo

Pricing last verified: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin, Founder & Lead Analyst
Updated March 16, 2026
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Pricing Analysis

Dover positions itself as a 'free ATS' alternative to paid recruiting platforms, with free tier offering unlimited users, jobs, and candidate tracking. Premium ATS at $199/month adds AI applicant scoring and AI note-taking, positioning advanced features as optional rather than core.

The $199/month price for AI features represents Dover's monetization strategy—free ATS retains users and creates network effects (job board integrations, Gmail integration), then upsells AI-powered candidate scoring to companies struggling with manual screening. This is a classic freemium-to-paid funnel.

Free tier includes 'help center' but not published support SLAs, suggesting Dover's free tier users receive community-based support. Premium tier adds 'premium support,' a genuine value prop for companies managing high-volume recruiting.

Strengths

  • Free ATS with unlimited users and jobs eliminates pricing barriers for startups and micro-recruiting teams—competitors like BreezyHR ($157+/mo) start expensive, making Dover's zero cost highly competitive.
  • Premium ATS at $199/month bundles AI-assisted screening (saved recruiter time) with native LinkedIn and X job posting integrations—eliminating integration overhead.
  • Framing 'free' as the default tier creates perception that Dover is the only truly affordable ATS, while Premium tier is optional premium upsell.

Considerations

  • Free tier lacks published feature details beyond job tracking, creating uncertainty about scale limits (job count, candidate limits, user activity).
  • AI applicant scoring at Premium tier ($199/month) may not match accuracy of dedicated assessment tools (HackerRank, TestGorilla), creating feature-creep perception.
  • Free tier sustainability unclear—Dover's revenue model depends entirely on Premium tier conversion, creating uncertainty about long-term product viability if adoption caps below 10-15% conversion.
Ideal For

Early-stage startups and micro-recruiting teams with minimal hiring velocity seeking completely free ATS with optional AI-assisted screening.

Pricing Takeaway

Dover's free tier is the only fully-free ATS at scale, but Premium at $199/month is required for AI features that competitors bundle at lower entry-point pricing.

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Pricing Plans (2)

Free ATS

Popular
$0/mo
  • ✓Unlimited Users and Jobs
  • ✓Job board Integrations
  • ✓Gmail and Calendar Integrations
  • ✓Candidate Tracking
  • ✓Help Center
Start with Free ATS

Premium ATS

$199/mo

$199/year

  • ✓Unlimited Free LinkedIn Job Posts
  • ✓Unlimited Free X Job Posts
  • ✓AI Applicant Scoring
  • ✓AI Note Taking
  • ✓Premium Support
Start with Premium ATS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dover cost?
As of March 2026, Dover offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $199/mo, with 2 tiers available on a freemium pricing model.
Does Dover offer a free plan?
As of March 2026, yes, Dover does offer a free plan with 5 features. You can get started at no cost and upgrade later as your needs grow.
What pricing model does Dover use?
As of March 2026, the freemium pricing model used by Dover means you pay based on your selected plan level and feature access. It offers predictable cost scaling for growing teams.
What is Dover's most popular plan?
As of March 2026, Dover's most recommended plan is Free ATS at free. It offers 5 features — enough for growing teams without the cost of an enterprise tier.
What features are included in Dover's plans?
As of March 2026, Dover includes 5 features per plan. See the comparison table above for specifics on what each tier offers.

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