Looking for a free job tracker with AI features? Teal's free tier doesn't include any AI tools. ApplyArc gives you 19 AI tools — cover letters, interview prep, salary negotiation, and more — with 5 free generations per month. Here's the honest comparison.
Last updated: April 2026 — pricing and features verified
ApplyArc Free vs Teal Free — and how both premium plans compare. All features verified April 2026.
| Feature | ApplyArc Free | Teal Free | ApplyArc Premium | Teal+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Tools | ||||
| AI cover letter generatorCompare → | 5/mo | Unlimited | ||
| AI resume optimizationCompare → | 5/mo | Unlimited | Yes | |
| AI interview prepCompare → | 5/mo | Unlimited | ||
| AI salary negotiationCompare → | 5/mo | Unlimited | ||
| AI follow-up emailsCompare → | 5/mo | Unlimited | ||
| Total AI toolsCompare → | 19 | 0 | 19 | ~3 |
| Job Tracking | ||||
| Kanban boardCompare → | ||||
| Jobs trackedCompare → | 50 | Limited | 500 | Unlimited |
| Chrome extensionCompare → | ||||
| Application autofillCompare → | ||||
| Resume Tools | ||||
| Resume builderCompare → | Basic | Full | ||
| Resume tailoringCompare → | AI-powered | AI-powered | ||
| Resume scoringCompare → | 5/mo | Unlimited | Limited | |
| Pricing | ||||
| Monthly priceCompare → | £0 | $0 | £19 | $29 |
| Annual planCompare → | — | — | £15/mo | None |
Paste a job description and get a tailored cover letter in 60 seconds. 5 free generations per month. Teal doesn't offer any AI cover letter feature, even on their paid plan.
Generate role-specific interview questions with STAR-method answer frameworks. Prep for any interview in 10 minutes instead of hours of googling. Teal has no interview prep tool.
Get customised negotiation scripts based on your offer details. Includes counter-offer strategies and email templates. No other free job tracker offers this.
Before you spend an hour applying, check if the role is a match. The AI compares your skills against the job requirements and gives you a match percentage. Prioritise applications that matter.
Generate follow-up emails, thank-you notes, check-status messages, and more. 8 different communication tools — all free with limited generations.
Teal has genuine strengths. Here's where their free tier beats ApplyArc's:
Teal's free tier includes a basic resume builder with templates. ApplyArc doesn't have a resume builder — we focus on AI content generation instead. If building resumes from scratch is your priority, Teal has this covered.
Teal's Chrome extension is more mature, clipping jobs from 40+ job boards with one click. ApplyArc's extension works well but is newer and focused on quick dashboard access rather than broad job clipping.
Teal has been around longer and has a larger community with guides, templates, and resources. If you value community content and established tooling, Teal has the edge here.
Teal+ includes application autofill for some job boards. ApplyArc doesn't have this feature yet. If autofill is critical to your workflow, Teal's paid plan covers it.
If you outgrow the free tier, ApplyArc Premium is significantly cheaper than Teal+ — with more AI tools included.
£19/month
or £15/month billed annually (save £48)
$29/month
No annual discount available
ApplyArc Premium is roughly 36% cheaper than Teal+ on the annual plan, with 6x more AI tools. Visit applyarc.com/pricing for details.
ApplyArc is the only free job tracker that includes AI tools. You get 5 AI generations per month to write cover letters, prep for interviews, generate follow-up emails, and more. No other free tool gives you this. If AI-assisted job searching matters to you and you don't want to pay $29/month for basic AI, start with ApplyArc.
Teal's free resume builder is genuinely good. If building resumes from templates is your top priority and you don't need AI tools, Teal's free tier delivers there. You can always use ApplyArc alongside Teal — build your resume in Teal, use ApplyArc for cover letters and interview prep.
ApplyArc Premium (£19/month) gives you unlimited access to 19 AI tools where Teal+ ($29/month) gives you roughly 3 AI features. On the annual plan, ApplyArc drops to £15/month — about 40% cheaper than Teal+ with 6x more AI tools. For job seekers who want the most AI firepower per pound, it's not close.
5 AI generations per month, Kanban board, Chrome extension. See why job seekers are switching from Teal.
Yes. ApplyArc's free tier includes a Kanban board, Chrome extension, and 5 AI generations per month across all 19 tools (cover letters, interview prep, salary negotiation, and more). Teal's free tier gives you a basic job tracker and resume builder, but zero AI features on the free plan. For free AI-powered job search tools, ApplyArc gives you more.
The biggest difference: AI tools. ApplyArc Free includes 5 AI generations per month across 19 tools (cover letters, resume optimization, interview prep, salary negotiation scripts, and more). Teal Free has no AI tools at all — you need Teal+ ($29/month) for any AI features. ApplyArc Free also includes job match scoring and skill analysis, which Teal reserves for paid users.
Teal has a built-in resume builder on the free tier, which ApplyArc doesn't have. If building resumes from templates is your priority, Teal's free plan is strong there. Teal also has a more established Chrome extension that clips jobs from 40+ sites. ApplyArc's extension works but is newer. Be honest about what matters most to you.
ApplyArc Premium is £19/month (roughly $24 USD). Teal+ is $29/month. That's about 17% cheaper month-to-month. On the annual plan, ApplyArc drops to £15/month — roughly 40% cheaper than Teal+, which doesn't offer an annual discount. You also get 19 AI tools with ApplyArc vs roughly 3 with Teal+.
Yes. Export your Teal data as CSV and import it into ApplyArc. Your jobs, notes, and application history can all transfer over. Contact support if you need help with the migration. Your job search data is always portable.
ApplyArc is a free job tracker with a visual Kanban board, not a spreadsheet. Track up to 50 jobs, move them through stages (Applied, Interview, Offer), and use AI tools to write cover letters and prep for interviews. No Google Sheets, no manual formatting, no limits on what you can track per job.
ApplyArc Premium at £19/month is the cheapest AI-powered job search platform. Teal+ is $29/month, Huntr is $40/month, and Jobscan is $49.95/month. ApplyArc includes 19 AI tools; most competitors offer 3-5 at higher prices. The free tier gives you 5 AI generations per month — enough to test everything before paying.