Free plans and trials
| Product | Free plan | Trial | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evander | Yes: unlimited jobs and teammates, 50 AI resume scorings a month | 14 days of Startup, no card | Free, then from $79/month |
| Ashby | No | None listed | From $300/month |
| Greenhouse | No | None listed | Quote only |
| Lever | No | None listed | Quote only |
| Workable | No | 15 days | From $299/month |
| Dover | Yes: unlimited users, jobs and candidates | Not needed | Free, Premium $199/month |
| Gem | No (six months free under 30 employees) | None listed | Custom; startup program |
| Kula | No | None listed (product tour) | From $5,120/year |
| Breezy HR | No | 14 days, no card | From $157/month |
| Teamtailor | No | None listed | Quote only |
| BambooHR | No | None listed | From $250/month |
| JazzHR | No | None listed | From $1,000/year |
| Manatal | No | 14 days, no card | From $15/user/month |
| Zoho Recruit | Yes: 1 active job per recruiter | 15 days of Enterprise | Free, paid per recruiter |
| Pinpoint | No | None listed | Quote only |
| Recruitee | No | Free trial, no card | By company size |
| JOIN | No | 14 days of Advanced | From €17 per job/month |
The three free plans
Dover
Unlimited users, jobs and candidates, a basic careers page, sourcing and CRM, Gmail and Outlook integrations, AI job descriptions and interview questions, and a monthly allowance of MCP requests. AI resume review (applicant scoring), the AI notetaker, API access and data export are part of Premium at $199 a month.
Evander
Unlimited jobs and teammates for any company size, a hosted careers page, swipe screening and 50 AI resume scorings a month, each with the evidence for every requirement in your brief. Gmail and calendar sync, interview scheduling, plain-English automations and the MCP server for Claude and ChatGPT are part of Startup, from $79 a month billed yearly with a 14-day trial.
Zoho Recruit
A free edition limited to one active job per recruiter license. It suits a company with a single open role and fits best if you already use other Zoho products.
Where free plans stop
- AI screening. Free on Evander up to 50 applicants a month; paid on Dover.
- Email and calendar sync. Included on Dover's free plan; part of Evander's Startup plan.
- Data export and API. Check before you commit: on Dover both are Premium features.
- Open jobs. Unlimited on Dover and Evander; one per recruiter on Zoho Recruit.
A spreadsheet is also free. It stops working when a second person joins the hiring process or the number of applicants passes a few dozen.
Questions
Is there a free ATS?
Yes. Dover, Evander and Zoho Recruit have permanent free plans. Dover's has unlimited users, jobs and candidates. Evander's has unlimited jobs and teammates and 50 AI resume scorings a month. Zoho Recruit's allows one active job per recruiter.
What is the best free ATS for startups?
Dover if you want no limits on candidates and may hire a fractional recruiter. Evander if you want AI to screen applicants on the free plan and plan to use Claude or ChatGPT for hiring later. Zoho Recruit if you already run on Zoho and have one open role.
Does Ashby have a free plan?
No. Ashby's lowest price is $300 a month for 1–10 employees and its pricing page lists no free plan or trial.
Does Workable have a free plan?
No. Workable has a 15-day free trial; paid plans start at $299 a month for 1–20 employees.
Is Evander really free?
Yes. The Free plan is free forever for any team size, with unlimited jobs and teammates, a careers page and 50 AI resume scorings a month. When you reach the limit, screening pauses until the next month; nothing is billed.