ApplyKit
6.4#35 in cover letter softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitApplyKit vs Kickresume
Kickresume
9.0#1 in ai resume buildersFrom $14.40 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitApplyKit plans
- Free, self-hostedFree
Kickresume plans
- FreeFree
- Premium — Monthly$24 a month
- Premium — Quarterly$18 a month
- Premium — Yearly$8 a month
- Grammar Correction$30 a month
- Grammar Correction$30, paid once
Pick ApplyKit if…
ApplyKit suits job seekers who want to manage resume tailoring and applications on infrastructure they control. It is also suited to people comfortable setting up a self-hosted tool and supplying their own AI provider or local Ollama.
Pick Kickresume if…
Kickresume suits job seekers who want resume and cover-letter templates, AI-assisted writing, ATS checks, or career suggestions. It also supports students who verify status through ISIC, ITIC, or UNiDAYS to receive Premium for free.