Enhancv combines a template-led resume builder with a live job tracker and browser extension. ApplyArc centres a five-stage application board and 18 job-search tools.
Enhancv's official tracker page and free-version guide were checked for this update. ApplyArc edits an uploaded resume, adds an ATS checker, and publishes ongoing limits of 5 AI generations and 100 tracked jobs on Free.
ApplyArc uses different checks for different output formats. No validator replaces your final factual review.
Selected tools compare generated figures with the evidence supplied to that tool. Depending on the output format, a failure can trigger a retry, cleanup, withheld output, or telemetry.
Bullet rewrite paths check repeatable wording patterns, weakened evidence, expanded scope, invented leadership, and unsupported metrics. They cannot prove authorship.
Tools that need resume evidence can draw from the same stored profile. Missing or incomplete source material still needs your review before anything is sent.
Enhancv starts from a guided template and now connects resume work to job tracking and browser capture. ApplyArc starts from the application board, then connects each job to the resume and its 18 AI tools.
The honest choice is about workflow. Choose Enhancv for its builder and live extension. Choose ApplyArc for its five-stage board, published free limits, and broader set of job-search tools. AI from either product can still be wrong.
Verified against Enhancv's official product and help pages in July 2026. Recheck regional pricing before paying.
| Feature | ApplyArc | Enhancv |
|---|---|---|
| Core product | Application board + AI tools | Resume builder + job tracker |
| Ongoing free use | 5 AI generations · 100 jobs | Limited version with branding |
| Job application tracker | Five-stage board | Free tracker |
| Browser extension | Waitlist only | Available |
| AI tools | 18 job-search tools | Resume, cover letter, and career tools |
| AI output safeguards | Tool-specific checks | See official feature notes |
| Resume builder | Edit an uploaded resume | Template-led builder |
| ATS resume checker | Free · no signup | Resume checker |
| Interview preparation | ||
| Price | £19/mo | Check official regional price |
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Enhancv combines a design-led resume builder with a free application tracker and browser extension. ApplyArc centres the application board and adds 18 AI tools around the resume you already have. Both now cover more than one stage of the search.
Enhancv's official help centre describes seven days of complimentary Pro access, followed by a limited free version with Enhancv branding. ApplyArc publishes ongoing free limits of 5 AI generations per month and up to 100 tracked jobs.
Yes. Enhancv advertises a free AI job application tracker and a Chrome extension. ApplyArc also has a five-stage board, while its browser extension remains waitlist-only.
Not in the same way. Enhancv starts with a template-led builder. ApplyArc edits and tailors an uploaded resume, then connects it to job tracking, cover letters, follow-ups, and interview preparation.
ApplyArc Pro is £19 per month. Enhancv uses regional prices and several billing periods, so check its official pricing page for today's billed total before comparing.
Enhancv's public AI pages do not give enough implementation detail for ApplyArc to judge every output check. ApplyArc uses different safeguards by tool, and AI output can still be wrong.
Enhancv offers a template-led builder with more visual controls. ApplyArc focuses on editing an existing resume and connecting it to the application workflow. Choose based on the export you prefer after testing both.
Switch if ApplyArc's published free limits, five-stage board, or set of 18 AI tools fits your workflow better. Stay with Enhancv if its template builder, live tracker, or browser extension matters more. Test both before moving your data.
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