Workable vs. Dover: What's the Difference?
When you want to get your startup hiring organized, a recruiting platforms is a major asset. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) come with a suite of tools to streamline hiring, organize your hiring pipeline and make hires for your growing company. The only question is, which recruiting software should your business use?
Two popular options are Dover and Workable. In this article, we’ll compare these two and help you decide which is right for your company.
A Brief Overview & Comparison
Dover and Workable both offer some common features you’d expect from an ATS. You can use both recruiting platforms to post to job boards, automate manual tasks, enhance hiring with AI-powered tools and track candidates through the hiring journey.
With that being said, there are some key differences between Dover and Workable. While both offer an Applicant Tracking System and sourcing tools, Dover’s ATS is completely free whereas Workable charges a monthly fee ($~150-600). If you’re looking for something extremely budget-friendly, Dover is likely your better option. Dover is also built to be a convenient out-of-the-box solution, while Workable is built to be more configurable and an all-in-one Recruiting and HR platform. If you want something you can set up in minutes to simplify hiring, Dover is a great option. If you need something with more in-depth customizations and integrations, then Workable might be a better option.
Why Startup Founders Choose Dover
Startup founders go with Dover because it’s built to be intuitive, out-of-the-box and easy to set up. You get world-class ATS features in minutes, letting you optimize your hiring processes with minimal disruption. Startup founders also choose Dover for features like:
Streamline Hiring with an ATS & AI Applicant Sorting
Dover’s ATS makes it easy to streamline your hiring processes. You can get set up in minutes, start posting jobs to top job boards and track all of your candidates from application to offer. You can also automate tasks like scheduling interviews and touching base with candidates at various hiring stages.
Dover also offers an advanced AI-powered applicant sorting and scoring feature. Our AI applicant sorting puts the best candidates at the top of the resume stack, allowing you to save time sorting through resumes. You can still manually read through as many resumes as you want, but this scoring system saves you time and helps you put top talent in the hiring pipeline before they’re hired elsewhere.
Flexible & Scalable Solutions for Fast-Growing Startups
Dover is designed to scale with you as you grow. You get access to unlimited jobs and users for free, so you can use Dover when you’re hiring for dozens of roles or if you’re just hiring for one role. Instead of paying more as your hiring demand spikes, you pay the same price through every growth stage – zero.
Work with Expert Recruiters To Hire Top Talent
Dover’s ATS can help you organize and streamline hiring, but many startups need additional hiring help. That’s where our Recruiting Partners marketplace can help. This easy-to-navigate marketplace lets you connect with experienced startup recruiters ready to help you make your next great hire.
Our recruiting partners can help you with any gaps in your hiring pipeline, taking on sourcing, screening, negotiating and anything else you might need. They also are priced hourly, so you don’t have to commit to an expensive long-term contract. Use their services as often as you need to.
Make Smarter Hiring Decisions with Data-Driven Insights
Dover gives you access to actionable data to make better hiring decisions. Metrics like time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, pass-through rates and more can help you find the holes in your hiring process. Our AI-assisted applicant sorting also helps you make smart hiring decisions by helping you find good candidates as quickly as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions about Dover and how it compares to other applicant tracking systems like Workable? Check out our FAQ below to learn more.