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Free Job Application Tracker

Kanban board + Chrome extension + 10 AI generations/month. Track up to 50 jobs free. No spreadsheets, no hassle.

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What You Get Free

Everything you need to organize your job search. No trials, no tricks. The AI Career Coach sees your full pipeline and tells you what to do next. No guessing.

Kanban Job Board

Visual pipeline: Saved → Applied → Interview → Offer → Rejected. Drag jobs between stages. Track up to 50 jobs on free tier.

Chrome Extension

Quick access to your ApplyArc dashboard from any tab. Open your tracker, add jobs, and stay organised. All without leaving your browser.

10 AI Generations/Month

Free tier includes 10 AI generations: cover letters, interview prep, follow-up emails, and more.

Reminder Notifications

Set follow-up reminders. Never forget to check in on an application or prepare for an interview.

Notes & Documents

Add notes, save job descriptions, attach resumes. Keep everything organized per job.

Basic Analytics

See your application stats: how many jobs applied, response rate, time in each stage.

ApplyArc vs Spreadsheets vs Trello

Why use a built for this job tracker?

FeatureApplyArcSpreadsheetTrello
Job TrackingUp to 50 (free)Manual entryUnlimited
Chrome ExtensionYes (quick access)NoNo
AI Cover Letters10/month freeNoNo
Interview PrepIncludedNoNo
Kanban BoardBuilt-inNoYes
Job-Specific DesignYesNoGeneric
RemindersBuilt-inManualAdd-on
PriceFreeFreeFree

How The Free Tier Works

No trial period. No feature lockout after 14 days. The free tier is free forever. Your Kanban board, Chrome extension, notes, reminders, and analytics stay yours permanently. The only limit is AI generations: you get 10 per month, which resets on the first of each month. That is enough for 2-3 serious applications with custom cover letters and interview prep. If you need more, Premium unlocks unlimited AI at £19 per month. But most free users find 10 is plenty to start.

Always Free

  • Kanban board job tracking
  • Chrome extension (quick access)
  • Notes & document storage
  • Follow-up reminders
  • Basic analytics

10 AI Generations/Month

  • AI cover letter generation
  • Interview prep Q&A
  • Follow-up email drafts
  • Resume optimization
  • Salary negotiation scripts

Resets monthly. Need more? View Premium

AI Career Coach

Free Tracking + Smart Coaching

Most free trackers just store data. ApplyArc's AI Career Coach actually reads your pipeline and tells you what to do next.

"Follow up with Monzo. It's been 6 days."

The Coach tracks response windows and flags stale applications. You don't need a separate reminder app.

"Your response rate for fintech roles is 3%."

Spreadsheets don't give you this insight. The Coach spots patterns in your data and suggests adjustments.

"Prep for your interview on Thursday."

Got an interview scheduled? The Coach notices and offers to run a mock interview tailored to that specific role.

"You've applied to 12 roles this week. Nice."

Progress tracking that actually motivates. The Coach recognises effort and keeps you moving forward.

Why Most Free Job Trackers Don't Stick

We built ApplyArc because we saw the same problems everywhere. Here's what usually goes wrong, and how we designed around it.

Setup takes too long

ApplyArc is ready in 30 seconds. Sign in, start adding jobs. No template configuration needed.

Spreadsheets get messy after 20 entries

Kanban columns keep things visual. Drag jobs between stages. Filter by date, company, or status.

No follow-up reminders

Built-in reminders flag stale applications. The Coach also nudges you when follow-ups are overdue.

Tracking without action

The AI Career Coach turns tracking into doing. It reads your pipeline and tells you what matters today.

Generic tools need customisation

Trello and Notion need hours of setup to work as job trackers. ApplyArc has job-specific fields out of the box.

7-Day Quick Start Plan

New to ApplyArc? Follow this plan for your first week and you'll have a working system.

Day 1Sign up and add your first 5 jobs from your current search15 min
Day 2Install the Chrome extension. Browse LinkedIn and add 5 more roles20 min
Day 3Use 1 AI generation to write a cover letter for your top pick10 min
Day 4Move jobs to the right columns: Applied, Interview, Waiting5 min
Day 5Set follow-up reminders for any jobs that have been quiet for 5+ days10 min
Day 6Use AI interview prep for any upcoming calls15 min
Day 7Check your analytics. See response rates. Adjust your approach10 min

Total time: about 85 minutes across a week. After that, daily upkeep takes 5 minutes.

5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Spreadsheet

Spreadsheets work fine for 5 applications. After that, the cracks show fast. Here are the warning signs that you need a proper tracking tool instead.

You forgot to follow up on 3 applications this week

ApplyArc flags stale applications automatically. The Coach nudges you before it is too late.

You applied to the same company twice

Duplicate detection and company search stop embarrassing double-applications.

You can not remember which version of your CV you sent where

Notes and document storage per job. Attach the exact resume you used for each role.

Your 'Applied' column has 40 rows and no next steps

Kanban columns force you to categorise. Saved, Applied, Interview, Offer, Rejected. Visual clarity beats a growing list.

You spend 20 minutes updating the tracker instead of applying

Adding a job takes 10 seconds. Dragging between columns takes 1 second. The tool should save time, not cost it.

How Free Users Actually Use ApplyArc

You do not need Premium to run an effective job search. Here is a realistic weekly routine on the free tier.

Monday - Wednesday

  • Browse job boards. Add 3-5 roles to your tracker.
  • Use 2 AI generations for cover letters on your top picks.
  • Move applied jobs to the right column. Add notes.

Thursday - Friday

  • Check reminders. Follow up on stale applications.
  • Use 1 AI generation for interview prep if you have calls coming.
  • Review analytics. What is your response rate this week?

Weekend

  • Review your board. Archive rejected roles. Celebrate offers.
  • Plan next week. Which companies are you targeting?

Monthly Check-In

  • 10 AI generations reset on the 1st. Plan which ones matter most.
  • If you are applying to 15+ roles per month, consider Premium.

Total weekly time: about 2-3 hours. That is 10x less than managing a spreadsheet manually.

What the Free Tier Won't Do

We would rather set expectations than overpromise. Here is what free does not cover.

Won't give you unlimited AI

10 generations per month is enough for 2-3 quality applications. Power users who apply to 10+ roles per week will hit the cap. That is when Premium makes sense.

Won't auto-apply for you

We do not mass-apply on your behalf. Every application should be intentional. The Coach helps you pick the right ones, not spray and pray.

Won't replace networking

Tracking applications is one part of a job search. Referrals, cold outreach, and informational interviews still matter. ApplyArc organises the process. It does not replace the work.

Won't fix a weak CV

Our AI tools help optimise your resume, but 10 generations means limited iterations. If you are starting from scratch, you might want Premium for unlimited rewrites.

What's Included Free

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Track up to 50 jobs on a visual Kanban board. Drag and drop between stages. No spreadsheet gymnastics needed.

Visual Kanban Board

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10 AI generations per month. Cover letters, interview prep, follow-up emails, and more. All 17 AI tools included.

AI-Powered Tools

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Chrome extension gives you quick access to your job tracker while browsing LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor and other job boards.

Chrome Extension

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