Side by side
ApplyArc 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
Choose ApplyArc if you want a job tracker alongside guided CV, application and interview tools, with a free option for light use. Look elsewhere if you need an immediately available browser extension or more than five monthly AI generations without a paid plan.
Visit ApplyArc 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
| ApplyArc | ApplyKit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | applyarc.com | github.com |
| On cover letter software | #4 of 62 | #1 of 62 |
ApplyArc: what it does well
- Tracks stages, notes and reminders together for each job.
- Compares Word or PDF CVs with job ads.
- Lists 18 AI tools across application and interview tasks.
- Offers five monthly AI generations on the free plan.
- ChatGPT app works without an ApplyArc account.
What to know first
- Free plan limits AI generations to five per month.
- Free plan tracks up to 100 jobs.
- Chrome extension is waitlist-only and in private beta.
- Pro plans cost £12 once, £19 monthly or £45 for three months.
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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