Dover
by Dover · San Francisco, USA · Founded 2019
Startup hiring with a free ATS and fractional recruiters
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
Dover was founded in 2019 and targets early-stage startups with a free ATS plus a marketplace where you hire fractional recruiters hourly, on retainer or per hire. Premium is $199 per month and adds AI applicant scoring, an AI notetaker and offer management. The AI is a supporting layer rather than an autonomous agent, so it fits teams that want human recruiters with light AI help.
Our verdict
Dover is a practical choice for startups that need an ATS and flexible recruiter capacity without agency fees. It is lighter on AI than the pure agent tools in this category.
Best for
Seed to Series B startups that want a free ATS and on-demand recruiter help.
Avoid if
You want an autonomous AI sourcing and outreach agent.
Pros
- Free ATS
- Public marketplace costs
- Human recruiters on demand
Cons
- AI features are on the paid Premium plan
- Aimed at early-stage startups
- AI is supportive, not autonomous
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Is Dover's ATS free?
Yes. Dover offers a free ATS, and Premium is $199 per month.
What does Dover Premium add?
AI applicant scoring, the AI notetaker, offer management with e-signing and bulk actions.
What is the average cost per hire on Dover?
Dover states an average of $4.8k per hire across roles on its marketplace.