We've curated 47 of the best alternatives to ApplAI, ranked by feature overlap, topic similarity, user ratings, and popularity. BuildMeACoverLetter, ResumeNerd, and EarnBetter lead the list as the closest matches.
Updated May 18, 2026
The list includes 1 free alternative, 1 freemium, 44 paid, and 1 with a free trial, so whether you're looking for a no-cost replacement or a more capable paid tier, there's an option to compare. ApplAI itself is paid, which makes paid alternatives the most natural starting point.
Many of these tools cluster around use cases like From $19.99/mo, Interview Preparation, Job Application, and Career Development — the same problem spaces ApplAI addresses. Cross-referencing tools that overlap on multiple topics gives a more reliable signal than category alone, because two products in the same category can still serve very different workflows.
Our ranking weighs eight signals: shared category, topic overlap, feature overlap, name and description text similarity (via PostgreSQL's pg_trgm and tsvector), Bayesian-smoothed user ratings, pricing-model match, popularity, and editorial overrides. Scores are then normalized within each tool's own candidate pool so the top match always represents the strongest available alternative.
Use the table of contents below to jump to free or paid alternatives, or scroll down to compare each option side-by-side with ApplAI.
Ranked by compatibility score
Resumes & Cover Letters
Craft standout cover letters and resumes in seconds.
Like ApplAI, BuildMeACoverLetter is in the Resumes & Cover Letters category. BuildMeACoverLetter is freemium, while ApplAI is paid. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Resumes & Cover Letters
Create a professional resume in minutes
1 free and 1 freemium options.
2 free or freemium alternatives to ApplAI on /tools/applai/alternatives.
44 paid options.
23 additional candidates
BuildMeACoverLetter ranks as the highest-scoring alternative to ApplAI, based on shared category, topic overlap, feature similarity, and user ratings. Ratings are still being collected for this tool.
Yes — 1 fully free and 1 freemium alternatives are available, including BuildMeACoverLetter and EarnBetter.
BuildMeACoverLetter is priced differently (freemium) and sits in the same category (Resumes & Cover Letters). View its detail page to compare features, integrations, and reviews side-by-side.
Top Resumes & Cover Letters alternatives include BuildMeACoverLetter, ResumeNerd, EarnBetter, and Caktus. These tools share the same primary category and have meaningful topic overlap with ApplAI.
Like ApplAI, ResumeNerd is in the Resumes & Cover Letters category. ResumeNerd is free-trial, while ApplAI is paid. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Resumes & Cover Letters
AI-powered resumes for more interviews
Like ApplAI, EarnBetter is in the Resumes & Cover Letters category. EarnBetter is free, while ApplAI is paid. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Writing
Automated school work assistance for students.
Caktus shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Resumes
Create professional resumes effortlessly.
Resume Genius shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Cover Letter Generator. Both are paid.
Text To Speech
Listen to any text in your podcast app or browser.
Audioread.com shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Images
Turn text prompts into stunning visuals.
BrainFever shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Interview Preparation
Ace your next interview with AI-powered practice.
InterviewAI.me shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Interview Preparation. Both are paid.
Chatbots
Create chatbots without coding in seconds
Mevo shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Video Avatars
Enjoy Puppetry on your Apple devices.
Puppetry shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Chatgpt For Websites
Turn your knowledge base into a custom AI chatbot.
Pika shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Seo Content
Your personal SEO assistant inside ChatGPT.
SEO App shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Seo Content
AI-powered assistant for business growth.
IntelliServe shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Interview Preparation
AI-powered mock interviews for data scientists
RightJoin shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Interview Preparation. Both are paid.
Videos
Generate engaging AI videos in minutes
Wondershare Virbo shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Patent Drawings
AI-powered patent drafting in minutes.
PatentDraw shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Interview Preparation
Elevate your interview game with AI-powered practice.
Interview Mate shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Interview Preparation. Both are paid.
Presentation Slides
Create stunning AI presentations and mind maps effortlessly
Smallppt shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Video Interview Preparation
Turn your CV into an AI video pitch for job interviews.
Vopmo AI shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Interview Preparation. Both are paid.
Powerpoint Presentations
Create stunning AI presentations and mind maps effortlessly
Autoppt shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Faceless Videos
Create viral faceless videos in seconds.
FacelessVideos.AI shares 1 topic with ApplAI: From $19.99/mo. Both are paid.
Career Development
AI-powered pocket career coach.
Career Genie shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Interview Preparation. Both are paid.
Interview Preparation
AI-powered interview prep for dream jobs.
Interview with AI shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Interview Preparation. Both are paid.
Job Applications
AI-powered job applications that land your dream role.
Applyre AI shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Ai Job Search. Both are paid.
38 more paid alternatives listed below. Browse all ApplAI alternatives ↓
44 paid alternatives to ApplAI on /tools/applai/alternatives.
InterviewPrep.com shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Interview Preparation. Both are paid.
Leetcode Wizard shares 1 topic with ApplAI: Interview Preparation. Both are paid.
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