These are personal job-search trackers for candidates, not employer applicant tracking systems (ATS). Choose by workflow, not a star score. ApplyArc carries saved-job context into writing and prep. Teal connects tracking to resume versions. Huntr publishes dedicated clipping and contact tools. Simplify focuses on autofill. Notion gives you a database to build yourself.
This matrix compares personal job-search trackers, not employer ATS products. Every cell links to the vendor's own product, plan, or help page. Sources were reviewed on 30 July 2026. “Not confirmed” means the reviewed pages did not document it, not that the feature cannot exist.
| Workflow | ApplyArc | Teal | Huntr | Simplify | Notion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core tracking | Five-stage Kanban board with the job description, notes, dates, and next action on the role. | Organises opportunities by stage with notes and job-description insights. | Board stores job details, activity, contacts, and application documents. | Covers saved jobs, applications, interviews, offers, and follow-ups. | The official ready-made Job Applications template tracks companies, stages, and deadlines out of the box. |
| Contacts | Contacts are stored in this browser only (localStorage). There is no cloud or cross-device sync, and clearing site data can remove them. | Contacts can be added to jobs and organised in a contact list. | Dedicated contact tracker stores role, company, email, phone, and social links. | Simplify+ covers connection discovery, referrals, and contextual outreach. | Not included in the official template description; add your own field or related database. |
| Browser capture | Not live. The Chrome extension is waitlist-only and jobs are added manually today. | Chrome extension saves listings from job boards into the tracker. | Chrome Job Clipper saves the job description, company, title, and link. | Copilot autofills supported application sites and records applications in the tracker. | No job-specific browser capture is documented in the official template. |
| ATS checking | Separate free checker reviews pasted CV text and optional job-description keywords. | Resume Builder compares a resume with a job description and returns a Match Score. | Resume Checker combines a base ATS score with a job-specific match score. | Keywords Score shows how closely a resume aligns with a specific job. | No ATS checker is documented in the official job-applications template. |
| Resume versions | No submitted-resume version history is documented in the reviewed ApplyArc product pages; keep the submitted filename separately. | Creates multiple role-specific resume versions and tracks which one went to each company. | Stores resumes and cover letters, including job-tailored documents. | Simplify Documents keeps multiple saved versions of a resume or cover letter for different roles and lets you reopen them later. No automatic revision history is claimed. | The ready-made template holds your files, but you name and maintain each version yourself. |
| Follow-ups | Follow-up dates and next actions stay with the job; AI tools can draft the message. | Schedules follow-ups for applications and interviews, with email templates. | Records activity and interview schedules; automatic reminders were not confirmed. | Tracker includes follow-ups; Gmail integration syncs recruiting email with the tracker. | Built-in reminders work when you add and maintain the dates yourself. |
| Import and export | Account export is available; job-analytics CSV is Pro. No tracker CSV import. | Imports a resume from PDF, Word, or LinkedIn and exports role-specific resumes. | Clipper imports job details. Bulk tracker export was not confirmed in the pages reviewed. | Job Tracker documents Import CSV from an existing spreadsheet tracker and Export CSV of the tracker. | Imports data and exports pages or databases as CSV, PDF, or HTML. |
| Context carry-forward | The saved job can feed writing, interview, and follow-up tools without repasting the role. | Saved job descriptions feed keyword insights and role-specific resume matching. | Job details, contacts, documents, and tailored application material stay together. | Profile data feeds autofill; Gmail integration carries recruiting email into the tracker. | Context carries through the template's fields, files, and any relations you add and keep current. |
| Free access | 100 saved jobs and 5 AI generations each month; no card required. | Publishes free job tracking, resume versions, and resume downloads. | Free plan includes up to 100 saved jobs and basic resume and job matching. | Core tracker and Copilot access are free; advanced tools sit in Simplify+. | A Free plan is published; workspace and collaboration limits vary by plan. |
| Honest limit | Browser saving is waitlist-only, contacts stay in one browser with no sync, and there is no CSV importer. | Advanced resume analysis, keyword matching, and the deeper AI builder functionality require Teal+. | Free includes a small number of complimentary AI credits; continued AI use, advanced matching, and unlimited tracking require Pro. | Autofill is not supported on every application site; advanced networking is in Simplify+. | No purpose-built ATS checker, job clipper, or automatic cross-tool job context. |
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.
Fits one connected application workflow
A Kanban tracker tied to 18 AI tools for resumes, cover letters, interviews, salary conversations, and follow-ups.
Fits resume building with tracking attached
A resume-led workspace with keyword matching, job tracking, and a browser extension.
Fits browser-led job saving
A mature tracker with job clipping, multiple boards, contacts, and resume tools.
Fits faster application forms
A browser-first workflow centred on job discovery, application autofill, and saved roles.
Fits a tracker you shape around your own process
An official ready-made Job Applications template you customise, plus databases, views, and reminders.
Adrian George reviewed each vendor's public product, plan, and help pages on 30 July 2026. The matrix compares tracking, contacts, browser capture, ATS checking, resume handling, follow-ups, portability, context carry-forward, free access, and one material limitation. This is an editorial workflow comparison, not a controlled accuracy or speed test.
We do not award stars or reproduce competitor prices. ApplyArc's limits come from its live product configuration. Competitor capabilities are stated only where an official page supports them, and every source opens from the relevant cell.
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.
Inspect the Kanban workflow, free limits, and browser-capture caveat before deciding.
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