ApplyArc is the strongest fit for one connected application workflow. Teal leads with resumes, Huntr with browser saving, Simplify with form speed, and Notion with DIY control.
No tracker is best at every job. Start with the part of the search that is currently wasting time or losing context.
| Main need | Best fit | Why | Know first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracking plus writing and interview prep | ApplyArc | One job record feeds the tracker and 18 AI tools | Browser saving is waitlist-only |
| Resume building first | Teal | Resume-led workflow with tracking and browser capture | Check the live plan limits |
| Browser-led saving and contacts | Huntr | Mature clipping, boards, contacts, and resume tools | Plans are priced in US dollars |
| Faster application forms | Simplify | Discovery, autofill, and saved roles | Less focused on connected writing and prep |
| A system you design yourself | Notion | Flexible databases and views | You build and maintain the workflow |
High volume needs a CRM-style discipline, not more columns. ApplyArc Free stores up to 100 jobs; Pro stores up to 500. Jobs are added manually today.
Best for one connected application workflow
A Kanban tracker tied to 18 AI tools for resumes, cover letters, interviews, salary conversations, and follow-ups.
Best for resume building with tracking attached
A resume-led workspace with keyword matching, job tracking, and a browser extension.
Best for browser-led job saving
A mature tracker with job clipping, multiple boards, contacts, and resume tools.
Best for faster application forms
A browser-first workflow centred on job discovery, application autofill, and saved roles.
Best for a tracker you build yourself
A flexible database that can become a tracker if you create the fields, views, and reminders.
We reviewed each vendor's public product and plan pages on 23 July 2026. We compared the job each product is built to do, free access, browser capture, writing support, and the clearest limitation. This is an editorial workflow comparison, not a controlled accuracy or speed test.
Prices and free allowances change. ApplyArc's figures come from the product configuration; competitor figures are deliberately linked to their live source pages instead of frozen here.
It depends on the job you need done. ApplyArc fits a connected tracker, writing, interview, and follow-up workflow. Teal is resume-led. Huntr is strong for browser saving. Simplify focuses on fast application forms. Notion suits people who want to build their own system.
ApplyArc's free account stores up to 100 saved jobs and includes 5 AI generations each month. Other products also publish free access, but allowances change, so use the official plan links in this comparison before choosing.
Teal, Huntr, and Simplify publish browser-extension workflows for saving or applying to roles. ApplyArc's browser extension is still waitlist-only, so jobs are added from the dashboard today.
A spreadsheet is enough if you will keep it updated. A dedicated tracker becomes more useful when you want status views, reminders, role-specific notes, and application writing in the same place.
Yes, but duplicate records create extra work. Pick the product that matches your main bottleneck, then keep one source of truth for applications and follow-ups.
Start with 100 jobs and 5 AI generations each month. No card required.