AI job search platforms: a side-by-side guide
Every AI job search platform we could verify, in one table: what it automates, what it costs and what to watch for.
All 17 AI job search platforms
| Name | Type | Best for | Not ideal for | Cost to you |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arya by Mentoria | AI job agent (India-focused) | Indian freshers and early-career candidates who want applications and follow-ups handled in rupee pricing. | People who want full control over every application, or roles outside India. | Free limited trial + paid plans from Rs 299 for 7 days |
| Weekday (candidate side) | AI job search and auto-apply platform (India-focused) | Tech and startup job seekers in India who want a free tool with referrals and AI apply. | Non-tech roles, government jobs, or people looking for mass-market listings like Naukri's. | Free |
| Naukri Pro (AI Resume Maker) | Job board AI features (India) | People already job hunting on Naukri who want a CV built straight from their Naukri profile. | Anyone on a tight budget; free resume tools cover the basics. | Paid: Rs 999 for 1 month, Rs 1,999 for 3 months, Rs 2,999 for 6 months (as announced Nov 2025) |
| Teal | AI resume builder and job tracker | Organised job seekers juggling many applications who want a tracker and resume tailoring together. | People wanting rupee pricing or tight integration with Indian job portals. | Not confirmed |
| Jobscan | ATS resume checker | Applicants to large companies that use applicant tracking systems who want keyword gaps spelled out. | Freshers on a budget who need only a few checks; paid plans are priced in dollars. | Not confirmed |
| Kickresume | AI resume builder and ATS checker | Designed resumes and cover letters from templates, with low-cost short plans. | Those who need the ATS checker for free; it is paid-only. | Free + paid plans from $4/month (yearly, $48 upfront) |
| Rezi | AI resume builder and ATS checker | People who want keyword targeting against a job description and a one-time lifetime option. | Users who need several resumes on the free plan; it allows one resume and 3 PDF downloads. | Free + Pro $29/month (or $149 one-time lifetime) |
| Resume Worded | AI resume and LinkedIn feedback tool | Getting quick, specific feedback on resume bullet points and LinkedIn headline and About section. | Building a resume from scratch or applying to jobs. | Not confirmed |
| LoopCV | Auto-apply job agent | High-volume applicants who accept less control in exchange for time saved. | People applying mainly on Naukri or wanting each application hand-tailored. | Free + paid plans from EUR 9.99/month |
| LazyApply | Auto-apply job agent | Candidates targeting US-style platforms like Indeed, Greenhouse and Dice in large numbers. | Indian job seekers using Naukri or foundit; no Indian portals are mentioned. | Paid: from $99/year (Basic, 15 applications a day) |
| Jobright | AI job search copilot | Candidates looking for US jobs who want matching, autofill and referrals in one place. | India-based roles; the search defaults to the United States and India coverage is not stated. | Not confirmed |
| Simplify | Autofill extension and AI job copilot | Applying directly on company career sites, including for jobs in India, with less form-filling. | Those wanting AI tailoring for free; that sits in the paid Simplify+ plan. | Free + Simplify+ from $19.99/week ($39.99/month) |
| AIApply | Auto-apply and interview assistant | People who want one subscription covering resumes, applications and interview prep. | Anyone uneasy about tools that feed answers during real interviews. | Not confirmed |
| Final Round AI | Interview practice and live interview copilot | Structured mock interviews across coding, system design, behavioural and salary negotiation. | Free users; practice interviews and the live copilot need Pro, with no free trial. | Free (prep only) + Pro from $25/month |
| ChatGPT | General AI assistant | Free, flexible help with rewriting resumes, tailoring to job descriptions and mock interviews by voice. | Finding live job openings or applying for you; it does not track applications. | Not confirmed |
| Claude | General AI assistant | Careful rewriting of long documents and comparing a CV against a full job description. | Job discovery or auto-applying; it does not connect to job boards. | Free + Pro $20/month ($17/month billed yearly) |
| Gemini | General AI assistant (with interview practice via Gemini Live) | Free voice-based interview practice on a phone, and rupee-priced paid plans. | Tracking a fixed question set over time, since each conversation differs. | Free + paid plans from Rs 399/month |
Picks by situation
- Freshers in India applying to many entry-level roles: Arya by Mentoria, Weekday (candidate side), ChatGPT
- Tech and startup jobs in India: Weekday (candidate side), Simplify, Jobscan
- Applying to US, UK or remote roles: Jobright, Simplify, Teal
- Just fixing your resume on a budget: Kickresume, Rezi, Resume Worded
- Getting through ATS keyword filters: Jobscan, Rezi
- Interview practice: Gemini, Final Round AI, ChatGPT
- Already active on Naukri: Naukri Pro (AI Resume Maker), Arya by Mentoria
- Free, all-purpose help: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
How to choose
- Check whether it knows Indian job portals. Many popular AI job tools are built for the US market. They apply on Indeed, Greenhouse or LinkedIn and may never touch Naukri, foundit, IIMJobs or company career pages used by Indian employers. Before paying, look for a clear list of supported portals or countries. If the site only says '30+ job boards' without names, assume Indian coverage is thin until you test it with the free plan.
- Separate writing tools from applying tools. Resume builders and ATS checkers improve what you send. Auto-apply agents decide where it goes and send it for you. Most people need the first kind more than the second. A sharp, tailored CV sent to 20 good-fit roles usually beats 300 generic applications. Start with a writing or checking tool, and add an applying tool only if volume is truly your bottleneck.
- Read the platform rules before automating. LinkedIn's User Agreement forbids bots, unauthorised automated methods and browser add-ons used to act on its services. Auto-apply extensions that click 'Easy Apply' for you sit in that grey area, and the account at risk is yours, not the tool's. If your LinkedIn profile matters for your career, keep automation to company career sites or tools that let you review each application.
- Convert the price to rupees and watch billing cycles. Most global tools charge in dollars or euros, and some bill weekly. A $19.99 weekly plan costs far more over two months than it looks. Indian tools like Arya and Naukri Pro price in rupees and accept local payments. Check whether a plan auto-renews, how refunds work, and whether a one-time or quarterly plan suits a job search that may last three months.
Common questions
Do AI resume builders actually help me get shortlisted?
They help most with structure, wording and matching keywords from a job description, which matters when companies screen CVs through an applicant tracking system. They cannot add experience you do not have. Use them to tailor your CV for each serious application, then check every line yourself. A clean, honest, one or two page CV in a simple format is still what recruiters want.
Is it safe to use auto-apply tools on LinkedIn?
There is risk. LinkedIn's User Agreement prohibits bots, unauthorised automated methods and browser plug-ins used on its services. Tools that auto-click Easy Apply can lead to warnings or account restrictions, and the account affected is yours. If your LinkedIn profile is important to you, apply manually there and use automation only on company career sites or tools that let you review each application.
Do foreign AI job tools work with Naukri and foundit?
Mostly no. Tools like LazyApply and Jobright focus on US platforms such as Indeed, Greenhouse and ZipRecruiter, and their sites do not mention Naukri or foundit. Simplify's job matches do include India, and its extension works on company career sites. For Indian portals, check India-focused options like Arya or Naukri's own paid tools, and test the free plan first.
Which AI job tools are free in India?
Weekday says it is free for candidates. ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini have free plans that handle CV rewriting and interview practice. Rezi, Kickresume, Simplify, LoopCV and Final Round AI have free tiers with limits. Arya offers a limited free trial. Jobscan lets you run a first match report free. Paid plans for most global tools are charged in dollars or euros.
Is ChatGPT enough, or do I need a dedicated job tool?
For many people, a general assistant is enough to rewrite a CV, tailor it to a job description, draft cover letters and practise answers. Dedicated tools add things a chatbot does not: job tracking, ATS scoring against a database, autofill on application forms, and job discovery. Start with a free assistant and pay for a dedicated tool only when you hit a specific gap.