Head-to-Head Comparison
Huntr is a visual job tracker with Kanban boards and a Chrome extension for saving jobs. TryApplyNow does everything Huntr does - tracking, organizing, and managing applications - plus automates the entire process with AI resume tailoring, match scoring, and smart auto-apply.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TryApplyNow | Huntr |
|---|---|---|
| Job tracking | Full application pipeline with status tracking, follow-up reminders, and response analytics | Kanban-style boards with drag-and-drop columns (Wishlist, Applied, Interview, Offer) |
| Auto-apply | Auto-apply coming soon — launching with Chrome extension | Not available - Huntr tracks applications but doesn't submit them |
| Resume tailoring | AI rewrites your resume bullet-by-bullet for each job description | Basic AI resume builder with templates - limited per-job customization |
| Job discovery | AI-powered search across 20+ job boards with automatic matching | Chrome extension to save jobs from any site - no built-in job search or aggregation |
| Match scoring | 0-100 AI match score with detailed skill gap analysis for every job | No match scoring - all jobs treated equally in the board |
| ATS optimization | Automatic keyword optimization and formatting per application | Resume keywords scanner available but no automatic per-application optimization |
| Chrome extension | Not required - full web platform with built-in job discovery | Core feature - saves job listings from LinkedIn, Indeed, and other sites to your board |
| Contact management | Email finder for hiring managers at target companies | Built-in contact tracker for recruiters, hiring managers, and referrals per job |
| Pricing | Free tier + Pro from $19/mo (7-day free trial) with full AI tailoring, email finder, and match scoring | Free (40 jobs max); Pro $40/mo removes limits and adds AI features |
Why Switch
Huntr helps you organize your job search with beautiful Kanban boards, but you still have to find jobs, write resumes, and submit applications yourself. TryApplyNow automates the entire pipeline - from discovery through submission - and tracks everything automatically.
Huntr's AI resume builder works from templates with basic customization. TryApplyNow rewrites your actual bullet points to mirror each job description's language and priorities, producing resumes that pass ATS filters at significantly higher rates.
In Huntr, every job on your board looks the same - there's no way to know which ones you're most qualified for. TryApplyNow's 0-100 match scoring shows you exactly where to focus your energy based on your actual skills and experience.
Huntr Pro costs $40/mo and removes the 40-job cap plus adds AI resume features. TryApplyNow Pro at $19/mo includes AI tailoring, auto-apply, match scoring, email finding, and application tracking with no job limits - nearly double the features at half the price.
FAQ
Is Huntr just a job tracker?
Primarily, yes. Huntr's core product is a visual Kanban board for organizing your job search. It has a Chrome extension for saving jobs and recently added an AI resume builder, but it doesn't find jobs for you, score your fit, or submit applications. It's a tracking tool, not an automation platform.
Can I switch from Huntr to TryApplyNow easily?
Yes. Upload your resume to TryApplyNow and your profile is built automatically. While there's no direct import from Huntr boards, TryApplyNow's AI job discovery will quickly repopulate your pipeline with scored, relevant opportunities.
Does TryApplyNow have a Kanban board view?
TryApplyNow uses a pipeline-based application tracker that shows your jobs organized by status (Saved, Applied, Interview, Offer). While it's not a drag-and-drop Kanban board, it includes follow-up reminders and response analytics that Huntr's board doesn't offer.
Why is Huntr's free tier limited to 40 jobs?
Huntr caps free users at 40 tracked jobs to push upgrades to their $40/mo Pro plan. TryApplyNow's free tier includes match scoring and basic features without an artificial job cap, letting you evaluate the platform properly before committing.
Does Huntr have auto-apply?
No. Huntr doesn't submit applications on your behalf. You still need to visit each job listing and apply manually. TryApplyNow's auto-apply is coming soon — today it helps you match jobs, tailor your resume, and find employee contacts so you can apply faster.
Which tool is better for someone applying to 50+ jobs per week?
TryApplyNow is better for high-volume job searching. Manually applying to 50+ jobs per week while tracking them in Huntr's board is exhausting. TryApplyNow's resume tailoring, match scoring, and email finder cut the time per application dramatically — and auto-apply is coming soon to handle submission volume too.
Does Huntr's Chrome extension work with TryApplyNow?
They're separate products. But TryApplyNow doesn't require a Chrome extension at all - it has built-in job discovery across 20+ boards. You don't need to browse job sites and manually save listings; TryApplyNow brings matching jobs directly to your dashboard.
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