Looking for an Orbit alternative? ApplyArc has 17 AI tools that work out of the box — no API key, no setup, no surprise bills. Here's the honest comparison.
Orbit has interesting wellness features. ApplyArc focuses on what gets you hired. Different tools, different priorities.
An honest look at what each platform offers. We highlight where Orbit wins too.
| Feature | ApplyArc | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| AI Resume Tailoring | Server-side, one click | Requires your own API key |
| AI Cover Letter Generator | ||
| AI Interview Prep | ||
| AI Salary Negotiation | ||
| LinkedIn Generators | Headline, summary, post | |
| Resignation Letter Generator | ||
| Total AI Tools | 17 | ~5 |
| Kanban Job Board | ||
| Chrome Extension | Chrome | Chrome + Safari |
| Contact CRM | ||
| Wellness / Mood Tracking | ||
| Financial Runway Planner | ||
| Cloud Sync (any device) | Azure cloud backend | Supabase real-time |
| No API Key Required | AI works out of the box | Must bring your own key |
| Paying Users | Live with customers | Early Access only |
| Price | £19/mo ($24/mo) | $19.99/mo |
This is the biggest practical difference. Orbit requires you to bring your own AI API key. Most job seekers don't have one — and shouldn't need one.
We're being honest. Orbit has features ApplyArc doesn't.
Mood tracking, breathing exercises, and mental health support during the job search. Job hunting is stressful — Orbit acknowledges that. ApplyArc doesn't have this.
Built-in contact management for recruiters and networking connections. ApplyArc has recruiter notes per job card but no dedicated CRM.
Track your savings and calculate how long you can search. Useful if you're unemployed. ApplyArc focuses on getting you hired faster instead.
Orbit's wellness features are genuinely unique. But if what you need is AI that writes cover letters, preps you for interviews, negotiates your salary, and optimises your LinkedIn — ApplyArc has 17 tools that do exactly that. No API key. No setup.
Orbit has around 5 AI features that require your own API key. ApplyArc has 17 tools — all built-in, all one click.
Tailored to each job description in 60 seconds
Server-side, one click. No API key needed.
Role-specific questions based on the actual job posting
Emails and scripts for better offers
Headline, summary, and post generators
See how well you fit before applying
Personalised follow-ups that actually get responses
Post-interview emails matched to the conversation
Professional resignation when you land the job
Orbit is in "Early Access" with no public users or reviews. ApplyArc is live with paying customers.
Similar base price. Very different total cost.
or £15/mo billed annually (£180/year)
+ your own API costs ($10-30+/mo)
ApplyArc's £19/mo (~$24/mo) includes everything. Orbit's $19.99/mo is just the platform — AI costs extra via your API usage. See full pricing details
Both have cloud sync. Your data is safe on either platform.
Microsoft Azure cloud backend with Cosmos DB. Enterprise-grade infrastructure. Data encrypted at rest and in transit.
Supabase real-time backend built on PostgreSQL. Open-source foundation. Both are solid choices for data storage.
Orbit has unique wellness features like mood tracking and breathing exercises. ApplyArc has 17 AI tools that directly help you get hired — cover letters, interview prep, salary negotiation, LinkedIn optimization — all included with no API key required. Depends what you need: wellness support or AI-powered job search tools.
Yes. Orbit uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model — you need your own OpenAI or Anthropic API key to use AI features. ApplyArc includes AI built-in with no setup. You click a button and get your cover letter or interview prep instantly.
Similar base pricing. ApplyArc is £19/mo (~$24), Orbit is $19.99/mo. The difference: ApplyArc includes all AI tools in the price. With Orbit, you pay the subscription plus your own API usage costs, which can add up quickly with heavy use.
Yes, but ApplyArc covers most needs in one tool. If you specifically want Orbit's wellness features (mood tracking, breathing exercises, financial runway planner), use both. For AI-powered job search — cover letters, interview prep, salary negotiation — ApplyArc does it all.
Orbit is in Early Access as of March 2026. There are no public user reviews or case studies yet. ApplyArc is fully live with paying customers.
Cover letters, interview prep, salary negotiation, LinkedIn optimization — all built-in. Works with one click. No surprise bills.