NextRoles vs job trackers and auto-apply tools.
Trackers are easy to find for free. What costs people time is sending applications that are not good enough. NextRoles tracks your applications and helps you make each one stronger, instead of sending more of them automatically.
Why NextRoles
NextRoles at a glance.
- Tracker included in every plan
- Quality over volume: you send every application
- No auto-apply account risk
- Plain monthly pricing
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What sets NextRoles apart.
- A tracker that is part of the workTrack applications in eight stages next to the Job Check and cover letter for the same role. Up to 100 live entries are included.
- Better applications, not more applicationsAuto-apply tools send volume. NextRoles helps you show the evidence a specific employer is asking for.
- No account riskJob sites may restrict accounts that use automation. NextRoles never applies for you, so there is nothing to flag.
- No weekly pricingSeveral tools sell weekly plans that cost far more over a month. NextRoles shows a monthly price and allowances before you pay.
Every tracker and auto-apply tool we compared.
| Tool | What it costs | What to know | Where NextRoles differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| NextRoles | £4.99, £9.99 or £19.99 a month | Plain monthly plans with set allowances. Cancel any time from Manage billing, with a 14-day right to cancel and at least 30 days’ notice of any price rise. | Tracker, Job Check, CV Builder, cover letters, interview practice and Skills Review in one plan. |
| HuntrHead to head › | Free for up to 100 jobs. Pro $40 a month, with cheaper longer plans. | A well-liked tracker with contacts and notes. Autofill is described as hit-or-miss. | Adds the CV-to-advert check and cover letter at a lower monthly price. |
| SimplifyHead to head › | Free autofill and tracker. Simplify+ reported at $39.99 a month, or weekly. | Popular autofill extension. Reviewers report billing and refund problems with Simplify+. | Plain monthly billing with a stated 14-day right to cancel. |
| JobrightHead to head › | Turbo reported at about $39.99 a month, up from $29.99. | AI job matching and autofill. Users mention off-target matches and autofill needing checks. | You choose where to apply and check every answer. |
| AIApplyHead to head › | Reported from about $29 a month. Auto-apply sold as separate credits. | Reviewers mention credits running out quickly and irrelevant applications. | No credits for sending applications, because NextRoles does not send them. |
| LazyApplyHead to head › | One-time or yearly plans billed up front. Prices vary by source. | Mass auto-apply. Reviewers report form errors and refund difficulty. | No up-front annual payment. |
| LoopCVHead to head › | Free for 10 applications a month. Paid prices vary by source. | Automated applications and outreach. Reviewers report poorly matched applications. | Every application is reviewed by you before it goes. |
| TealHead to head › | Free tracker. Teal+ reported at about $29 a month. | Tracker and Chrome extension with keyword analysis. It does not submit applications. | Includes interview practice, Skills Review and Career Finder. |
Details were checked on public vendor pages and review sites on 27 October 2026. Prices are as listed by each company or, where marked “reported”, by third-party sources, and may change or differ by country, plan or offer. Check each company’s own site before you buy. Spotted something out of date? Email support@nextroles.org and we will correct it.
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NextRoles opens to everyone at 9am UK time on 16 November 2026. Looking for schools? See NextRoles for schools.