Best of
Best job application trackers, and when an auto-apply app fits instead
Salvo is a free-to-start AI app that applies to jobs for you, so it does the sending that trackers like Teal, Huntr and Simplify leave to you. If you want a board to organize a search you run by hand, a tracker fits better and two of them are free.
Salvo is a free-to-start AI app that applies to jobs for you, so it does the sending that trackers like Teal, Huntr and Simplify leave to you. If you want a board to organize a search you run by hand, a tracker fits better and two of them are free.
Two kinds of app, two different jobs
People mix these up. A tracker keeps your search in order. An auto-apply app sends the applications.
A tracker stores the jobs you found, the status of each, contacts, notes and dates. You save a posting with a browser extension, move a card from "saved" to "applied", and set a reminder. The work of filling out the form is still yours.
An auto-apply app finds jobs, prepares the resume and submits. Less of your time goes into forms. But you give up some hand control, and you need to trust the rules you set.
Autofill sits between the two. It fills the fields in one click. You still press submit.
What to look for
- If you want to send each application yourself. If yes, a tracker is enough.
- How many jobs you can save without paying.
- Resume tailoring, and how many free tailored resumes you get.
- A browser extension that saves a posting in one click.
- Interview tracking or prep.
- Who submits, stated plainly on the site.
Be careful with the last one. A page can say "apply with one click" and mean autofill. Look at what happens after the click.
Side by side
Facts come from each company's own pages as of 2026-10-05. "Not stated" means the site did not say.
| App | Type | Who submits | Free start | Resume per job | Interview features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teal | Tracker and resume builder | You | Free plan, no card | Yes, AI with keyword match score | Not stated |
| Huntr | Tracker with autofill | You click submit | Free plan, tracks up to 100 jobs | Yes, 2 tailored free | Interview tracker only |
| Simplify | Autofill and tracker | You finish and submit | Autofill free | Yes, in Simplify+ | Answers to common application questions |
| JobCopilot | Auto-apply | Copilot, up to 50 a day on Elite | Not stated | Yes | AI mock interviewer |
| LoopCV | Auto-apply | Auto-Apply or One-Click Apply | Free plan, no card | Partly | AI Mock Interview, AI Career Coach |
| Salvo | Auto-apply | Salvo submits | Free to start, no card | Yes, per job | Yes, plus a saved submission receipt |
Write-ups
Teal. Teal is a tracker and resume builder, and it does not apply for you. A Chrome extension bookmarks jobs into the tracker and saves salary and keywords. The AI tailors a resume to a job description. Teal+ is $13 weekly, $29 monthly or $79 a quarter. The free plan needs no card. Supported boards and interview prep detail are not stated in what we could see. It suits someone who applies by hand and wants a free board with resume help.
Huntr. Huntr is a tracker with a contacts list, a map view and autofill on common fields. The free plan has unlimited base resumes, 2 job-tailored resumes, 2 application packets and tracking for up to 100 jobs. Pro is $40 a month, $30 a month billed $90 every 3 months, or $26.66 a month billed $160 every 6 months. There is no stated auto-submit, and the only interview feature is a tracker, with no practice questions. It suits someone who likes control of each application.
Simplify. Copilot autofills forms in one click, said to work on 100,000+ career sites, and is described as free. It also has a job tracker. Simplify+ adds per-job tailored resumes, cover letters and outreach emails at $19.99 for 1 week, $39.99 for 1 month or $89.99 for 3 months. Auto-submit is not stated, so assume you finish it. It suits someone who wants free autofill and a short paid stretch.
JobCopilot and LoopCV. These two are auto-apply apps, so they belong in the other column. JobCopilot applies for you, from $0.93 a day on Premium and $1.05 a day on Elite, and lists an AI mock interviewer. LoopCV has a free plan with no time limit and paid plans from 9.99 EUR a month, with Auto-Apply that you can turn off. Both state a wider job reach than Salvo has today, though neither names its supported ATS list. See the alternatives index for more.
Salvo. Salvo finds jobs that fit rules you write, rewrites your resume for each job, applies for you and preps you for each interview. It saves a submission receipt for each application. It submits itself on Greenhouse, Workable and Ashby today, with more sites being added, so a job on another system will not be sent for you. Free to start with no card. Your first 2 interview requests are free. After that a Turbo plan keeps replies unlocked, at $14 weekly, $39 monthly, $89 every 3 months or $299 yearly, with 7 days free to try. Each user gets their own Salvo applicant email, and Salvo says it does not sell your data, per its security page. See how Salvo applies and get started.
The trade
A tracker costs you time on every application, and gives you full say over each one. An auto-apply app saves that time, and you must trust the rules and resumes it uses. Salvo does not replace a tracker for contacts and notes. It does replace the form work on the three systems it supports.
Who each one suits
- You apply by hand and want a free board: Teal or Huntr.
- You want free autofill and to press submit yourself: Simplify.
- You want the app to apply for you, with a tailored resume and interview prep, on Greenhouse, Workable or Ashby: try Salvo.
- You want low-priced volume across more sites: JobCopilot or LoopCV.
Using a tracker for notes and Salvo for sending is a fair mix.
Sources
As of 2026-10-05.
- Teal: https://www.tealhq.com/, https://help.tealhq.com/en/articles/9530153-teal-vs-teal and https://www.tealhq.com/tool/job-search-chrome-extension
- Huntr: https://huntr.co/pricing and https://huntr.co
- Simplify: https://simplify.jobs/copilot and https://help.simplify.jobs/articles/5623502-whats-included-in-simplify-features-and-pricing
- JobCopilot: https://jobcopilot.com/ and https://jobcopilot.com/pricing
- LoopCV: https://loopcv.pro, https://loopcv.pro/pricing and https://loopcv.pro/autoapply
- Salvo: https://sendsalvo.com/how-salvo-applies.html, https://sendsalvo.com/pricing-qualified-interview.html and https://sendsalvo.com/security
Frequently asked questions
Do job trackers apply for me?
No. Teal is a tracker where you apply yourself. Huntr and Simplify autofill form fields and you click submit. Salvo is different, it submits the application itself on Greenhouse, Workable and Ashby today.
Which tracker has a free plan?
Teal has a free plan with no card. Huntr's free plan tracks up to 100 jobs and includes autofill and 2 tailored resumes. Simplify's Copilot autofill is described as free. Free trial terms are not stated for Teal or Simplify.
Can I use a tracker and Salvo together?
Yes, nothing stops it. A tracker holds your contacts and notes, and Salvo sends applications on the sites it supports. Salvo is free to start with no card.
What does Salvo cost?
Free to start, no card. Your first 2 interview requests are free. After that a Turbo plan is $14 weekly, $39 monthly, $89 every 3 months or $299 yearly, with 7 days free to try. The trial needs a card, and you cancel in one click.
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