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Best Job Tools in 2026

These tools cover job matching, resume creation, applications, interview practice, and related work such as cover letters and application tracking.

  1. 1

    Handshake

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Handshake if you want a career network that connects employers with educational institutions and job seekers, with recruiting tools that scale across its plans.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $450/mo Visit site
  2. 2

    Huntr

    by Huntr
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Huntr combines application tracking with resume tools, contact storage, and browser autofill. Its free limits and Pro billing options are worth checking against the size and pace of your job search.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $26.66/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    Canva

    by Canva
    Free plan MacWindows

    Canva combines a broad set of visual design tools with templates, exports, and collaboration.

    7.4 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Kickresume

    by Kickresume
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Kickresume covers resume and cover-letter creation as well as ATS checks and career planning.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $8/mo (annual) Visit site
  5. 5

    Intervator

    Free plan ExtensionWeb

    Intervator pairs role-focused practice with transcripts and structured feedback. Review the credit rules and plan terms to determine which option fits your expected use.

    7.0 From $9.99 Visit site
  6. 6

    Indeed Career Scout

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Indeed Career Scout if you want a free set of tools for job search, career exploration, resume preparation, application tracking, and interview practice.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Simplify

    Free plan ExtensioniPhoneWeb

    Simplify combines job discovery and tracking with optional AI-supported application writing. Check the platform limits and Autopilot credit rules if you plan to rely on those features.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $19.99 Visit site
  8. 8

    Novorésumé

    by Novorésumé
    Free plan Web

    Novorésumé offers resume and cover-letter creation, ATS-oriented templates, and AI job-search tools in a web-based editor.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $23.99 Visit site
  9. 9

    Resume.io

    by Resume.io
    Free plan Web

    Resume.io combines resume and cover-letter creation with template customization and AI writing tools. Check the free-plan limits and trial renewal terms before choosing a plan.

    6.6 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    Zety

    by Zety
    Free plan Web

    Zety combines resume and cover letter creation with resume checks, job matches and career articles. Check the renewal terms for Pro and note that individual career or resume advice is not included.

    6.5 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Built In

    Free plan Web
    6.4 Free plan Visit site
  12. 12

    Jobrapido

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
  13. 13

    Idealist

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
  14. 14

    JobStreet

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    Ladders

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Wellfound

    Free plan Web
    5.5 Free plan Visit site
  17. 17

    CareerBuilder

    Paid Web
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    Careerjet

    Paid Web
    4.4 From $130 Visit site

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Questions

Do these job tools have free plans?

A free plan is offered by items on this list. Check the plan's limits and what requires payment before relying on it.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by items on this list. Check the trial length, included features and what happens when it ends.

What paid prices are shown?

Published prices include $9.99 from Intervator, $130 from Careerjet and $450/mo from Handshake. CareerBuilder provides pricing on request.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Platforms represented on this list include web, iOS, Android, browser extension, API and macOS.

Can these tools import LinkedIn data?

LinkedIn import is a comparison field for this category. Check the individual tool's listing for its support and limits.

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