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Applai vs ApplyKit
Both stand on cover letter software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionWeb
Applai combines job discovery, tailored application writing, controlled automation, and preparation tools in one service. Its free beta provides broad access, while stated limits preserve review controls and exclude several automated account workflows.
Visit Applai Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
ApplyKit brings resume preparation, application tracking, and AI provider management into a self-hosted workflow. Users should note its single-owner authentication and the absence of encryption-key rotation.
Visit ApplyKitThe facts
| Applai | ApplyKit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | useapplai.com | github.com |
| On cover letter software | #3 of 62 | #1 of 62 |
Applai: what it does well
- Scores jobs from 0 to 100
- Generates English and German applications
- Autofills 12 ATS platforms
- Includes interview and negotiation tools
- Free beta plan needs no credit card
What to know first
- Auto-apply has a server-side daily limit
- Does not bypass CAPTCHAs
- Does not automate logged-in LinkedIn, Indeed, or StepStone
- Inactive accounts are purged after 60 days
ApplyKit: what it does well
- Imports PDF, DOCX, or pasted resumes
- Exports resumes as PDF
- Supports local Ollama without an API key
- Includes application tracking and AI usage reporting
- Open source under the MIT license
What to know first
- Not a multi-user account system
- Automatic credential routing needs two enabled credentials
- No encryption-key rotation or rotation UI
- Role matching is not hiring probability
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