Applysent vs LazyApply
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Pick LazyApply if you want a Chrome extension that targets job boards such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter and Dice at a high daily volume for one yearly fee. Pick Applysent if you would rather apply on employers' own hiring forms, approve or edit each application first, keep a receipt of every answer and avoid paying for a year up front (it is invite-only for now, via the waitlist or an access code).
A disclosure, then the comparison
We make Applysent, so weigh this comparison accordingly. Every LazyApply detail below is taken from lazyapply.com and its FAQ as they read on 10 October 2026, and prices are shown exactly as listed then.
The two tools are built around different ideas of where an application should go. LazyApply leans on large job boards and a browser extension. Applysent goes straight to the application form on the employer's applicant tracking system (ATS). Neither approach is wrong, but they suit different searches.
Applysent vs LazyApply side by side
| Applysent | LazyApply | |
|---|---|---|
| How it applies | Completes and submits the employer's ATS form; Review mode or optional Autopilot | Chrome extension; their site says "Our agent handles the entire application process." Browser or server not stated |
| Where it applies | Lever, SmartRecruiters, Ashby, Workable, Recruitee, Greenhouse, Workday, Oracle Recruiting Cloud, Teamtailor and JazzHR today; BambooHR and Paylocity coming soon. No LinkedIn Easy Apply or Indeed | Homepage names Greenhouse, Dice, Indeed and ZipRecruiter; its automation page names LinkedIn and Indeed; a separate Indeed Bot page exists |
| Review before sending | Yes, Review mode holds each application for approval | Not stated |
| Résumé tailoring | Per role, using only experience you have | Per-application tailoring not stated |
| Cover letters | Short letter when the form asks for one | Separate AI cover-letter generator tools on the site |
| Record of what was sent | Receipt per application with every field and free-text answer | Not stated |
| Failed-application / refund policy | Failed submissions refunded to your balance automatically | 30-day refund if requested within 30 days, fewer than 100 jobs applied, and the product did not work as expected |
| Free tier | Invite-only early access (waitlist or access code) | None; FAQ: "No, we don't offer a free trial." |
| Paid pricing | TBD | Billed yearly: Basic $99, Premium $149, Ultimate $999 (see below) |
| Platforms | Web app usable on a phone; no native app | Chrome extension and web; no mobile app mentioned |
What LazyApply's yearly plans include
LazyApply sells annual plans only. Its pricing, checked in October 2026, shows each plan at a discount from a struck-through price.
| Plan | Price (billed yearly) | Applications per day | Résumé profiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $99 a year (was $119) | 15 | 1 |
| Premium | $149 a year (was $179) | 150 | 5 |
| Ultimate | $999 a year (was $1,099) | 1,500 | 20 |
Multiple résumé profiles are handy if you are targeting two different kinds of role, for example data analyst and product analyst, and want a separate version for each.
How each one works
LazyApply
You create an account through a Chrome Web Store listing, which installs the extension. Per its homepage, LazyApply then applies to jobs on platforms such as Greenhouse, Dice, Indeed and ZipRecruiter using what it calls Job GPT, and its automation page says the agent handles the entire application process. The site does not say whether this runs in your browser or on LazyApply's servers.
Your plan sets a daily ceiling, from 15 to 1,500 applications. LazyApply also offers standalone AI cover-letter tools, but it does not say whether each application gets a tailored résumé or letter, or whether you can approve applications before they go.
Applysent
Applysent works from the job side rather than the board side. It looks for postings on the hiring systems it supports, compares each against your résumé and filters, and drops any role under your chosen match score or below your salary floor. Each surviving role gets a résumé reworded for that posting, with nothing invented, and the employer's form is filled in from your profile, including screening and right-to-work questions.
What happens next is your choice. Review mode shows you the finished application to edit or approve; Autopilot submits inside your filters on its own. Each submission leaves a receipt. See how it works for the steps in order.
Volume or control: the real trade-off
LazyApply's upper plans are built for volume, and its pricing reflects that: the step from 15 to 150 applications a day costs $50 more a year. If your goal is to cover as many board listings as possible, that is a strong offer.
Volume has costs that do not show on a pricing page. Applying to hundreds of loosely matched roles can mean answering recruiters about jobs you would not take, and screening questions answered without your review can contain mistakes you never see. Our guide on how many jobs you should apply to covers how to find a sensible number, and whether auto-applying is safe covers the risks.
Applysent is designed to apply less widely and more precisely, with a record you can audit. That suits someone who wants fewer, better-matched applications, and frustrates someone who simply wants maximum reach.
LazyApply: pros and cons
Pros
- Clear, published prices with daily limits stated for each plan.
- Very high daily caps on the upper plans.
- Names major job boards, including Indeed and ZipRecruiter, that many auto-apply tools do not cover.
- Several résumé profiles on Premium and Ultimate.
- A written refund window of 30 days, with conditions.
Cons
- No free trial, so you pay for a full year before testing it.
- Whether you can review applications before submission is not stated.
- Per-application résumé tailoring is not stated.
- The refund requires fewer than 100 applications used, which a high-volume plan can pass quickly.
- Chrome only, with no mobile app mentioned.
Applysent: pros and cons
Pros
- Applies on the employer's own form, not through a board's quick-apply flow.
- You can approve and edit every application, or let Autopilot run inside your filters.
- A full receipt per application, so you know what any recruiter is looking at.
- Automatic refund of failed submissions, with no conditions to meet.
- No annual commitment to sign up for; access is by waitlist or access code.
Cons
- Prices for paid plans are not announced yet, so you cannot budget a year ahead.
- BambooHR and Paylocity are still to come.
- No Indeed, ZipRecruiter or LinkedIn Easy Apply.
- A new product without a long history or public reviews.
- No native mobile app, though the web app runs on phones.
Who should pick which
LazyApply fits someone who mostly finds roles on Indeed, ZipRecruiter or Dice, uses Chrome on a computer, and is comfortable committing to a year to get a high daily cap at a low per-application cost.
Applysent fits someone who wants each application to be accurate and checkable, applies to employers on systems like Lever or Ashby, or does not want to pay for a year up front. For more options either way, see our best auto-apply tools for 2026 or the LazyApply alternatives page.
Frequently asked questions
Does LazyApply have a free trial?
No. Its FAQ says it does not offer a free trial, and all plans are billed yearly.
Can I get a refund from LazyApply?
Its FAQ offers a refund within 30 days of purchase if you have applied to fewer than 100 jobs and the product did not work as expected.
Does LazyApply apply on LinkedIn?
Its job application automation page names LinkedIn and Indeed, while its homepage names Greenhouse, Dice, Indeed and ZipRecruiter. Check current support with LazyApply before buying.
Is Applysent cheaper than LazyApply?
We can't say yet, because Applysent has not announced paid pricing. It is in invite-only early access, so join the waitlist or use an access code to see whether it suits you.
Can I review applications before Applysent sends them?
Yes. In Review mode nothing is submitted until you approve it, and you can edit the tailored résumé or any answer first.
Sources
Competitor details are taken from each company's own site on the date shown above. Prices and features change, so check their site before you buy.
Let Applysent send the applications. You take the interviews.
Applysent finds jobs that fit your résumé, tailors it to each one, fills in the employer's application form, submits it and keeps a receipt.
- Invite-only early access
- Access codes start instantly
- You approve what gets sent