AutoApplyMax Alternative
Skip the ATS — email hiring managers directly
AutoApplyMax submits applications through job portals and ATS systems — the same black hole where most applications go unread. Autoply finds the hiring manager at each company and sends a direct cold email with your tailored CV and cover letter. No more guessing if anyone saw your application.
Direct
Hiring manager outreach
AutoApplyMax submits through portals. Autoply finds the hiring manager and sends a cold email with your tailored CV — your application actually gets read.
Tailored
Every application
Each CV and cover letter is rewritten for the role. Tailored applications get interviews 1.8x as often as untailored ones (5.7% vs 3.1%, Huntr Job Search Trends Q2 2026).
BYOK
Bring your own AI key
Connect your Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or Mistral key and pay AI costs directly — 30% cheaper per application.
Why people leave AutoApplyMax for Autoply
AutoApplyMax fills forms; Autoply reaches hiring managers directly
AutoApplyMax automates Easy Apply on LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, WTTJ, and Monster — but your application still lands in an ATS queue alongside hundreds of others. Most never get seen. Autoply finds the hiring manager or recruiter at each company, then sends a direct cold email with your individually tailored CV and cover letter. Your application goes to a real person instead of the ATS pile.
Each CV is tailored individually, not just auto-filled
Both tools offer AI resume tailoring, but AutoApplyMax tailors for ATS keyword matching. Autoply tailors each CV for the specific hiring manager and role, written to convince a person — not pass a keyword filter that may never be read anyway.
UK job boards and global reach
Autoply scrapes Reed, Adzuna, RemoteOK, WeWorkRemotely, and Google Jobs — all heavily used in the UK and internationally. AutoApplyMax focuses on portal automation for LinkedIn and a few other platforms.
Flexible plans you can cancel any time
Autoply plans start at £2.99/week for 25 apps, up to £19.99/month for 300. Cancel any time. You also get 10 free applications when you sign up with no credit card required. Plus 7 free tools including a CV scorer and cover letter generator.
Switch to Autoply today
Upload your CV, set your preferences, and Autoply starts applying within 5 minutes.
Get started free →10 free applications. No credit card required.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Autoply better than AutoApplyMax?
For most job seekers, yes. AutoApplyMax submits through job portals and ATS systems where your application competes with hundreds of others. Autoply emails hiring managers directly, so your tailored application reaches a person instead of sitting in an ATS queue.
How does AutoApplyMax work vs Autoply?
AutoApplyMax is a Chrome extension that automates Easy Apply on LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, WTTJ, and Monster. It fills out portal forms for you. Autoply takes a completely different approach — it finds the hiring manager at each company and sends a personalised cold email with your tailored CV attached.
How much does AutoApplyMax cost vs Autoply?
AutoApplyMax has a free tier with limited features. Autoply offers 10 free applications with no card required, then plans from £2.99/week for 25 apps up to £19.99/month for 300. Cancel any time. BYOK users get 30% off.
Can I use both AutoApplyMax and Autoply?
Yes, but you may find Autoply alone covers what you need. AutoApplyMax submits through ATS portals where applications get buried, while Autoply reaches hiring managers directly via email.
Does Autoply support the same platforms as AutoApplyMax?
AutoApplyMax works as a Chrome extension on LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, WTTJ, and Monster. Autoply scrapes Reed, Adzuna, RemoteOK, WeWorkRemotely, and Google Jobs, then bypasses portals entirely by emailing hiring managers directly. This means your application actually gets read instead of sitting in an ATS queue.