extension comparison · ats autofill · cover letters
jobmeta vs the alternatives.
comparing the best ATS autofill and cover letter browser extensions — jobmeta, Simplify.jobs, Teal HQ, and LazyApply — honestly, by what each one is actually good at.
if you already know you want jobmeta, install it below. if you're still deciding, the rest of this page will help.
v2.0.0·free tier · 11 ATS platforms · no account required
pick based on your workflow.
choose simplify.jobs if
you're managing 100+ applications
Simplify supports 22+ ATS platforms, has an application tracker to manage hundreds of applications across months, and includes resume import and profile syncing. better for high-volume, organised job searches with full dashboard access.
choose teal hq if
you want a full job-search CRM
Teal is a job search management platform with a resume builder, job board aggregation, tracking, and analytics. it is not primarily a browser extension — it's a career platform. use it if you want centralised job search management beyond just autofill.
choose lazyapply if
you want fully automated mass apply
LazyApply auto-applies to many jobs automatically without reviewing each one. starts at $12+/month, no meaningful free tier. better if your strategy is very high application volume. the tradeoff is less control per application.
side-by-side comparison.
| feature | jobmeta | simplify.jobs | teal hq | lazyapply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS autofill | 11 platforms | 22+ platforms | manual only | broad (auto-apply) |
| AI cover letter | yes — in-page, grounded in JD | yes — in dashboard | yes — in dashboard | limited |
| AI fit score / match meter | yes — on the job page | yes — in dashboard | tracker-only | no |
| account required | no (free tier) | yes | yes | yes |
| application tracker | no (intentional) | yes | yes | basic |
| resume builder | no | yes | yes | no |
| profile stays on device | yes | no (cloud) | no (cloud) | no (cloud) |
| cover letters per month (free) | 10 letters, 5 match scores | 5 letters | unlimited tracking; letters cost credits | none |
| paid plan | $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr | free + paid tiers (varies) | free + $29/mo Pro | from $12/mo |
| cover letter languages | 11 languages | English only | English only | English only |
| browser support | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Chrome, Edge | Chrome, web app | Chrome |
| manifest v3 | yes | yes | web app | partial |
| automated mass apply | no | no | no | yes — core feature |
last updated May 2026. feature availability may change — verify with each product's official documentation.
11 platforms. one profile.
jobmeta v2.0.0 covers the 11 platforms that appear on roughly 75% of job postings on LinkedIn and Indeed by volume. detection runs locally on the page — your profile is never sent anywhere until you click generate.
common questions.
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Does jobmeta store my resume or profile on your servers?No. Your profile is stored locally in the browser extension. It is only sent to the API when you click "generate cover letter" or "get match score" — and even then, nothing is stored after the response is returned. No PII in the database.
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How many ATS platforms does jobmeta support vs Simplify.jobs?jobmeta supports 11 platforms: Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, BambooHR, iCIMS, Jobvite, SmartRecruiters, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Breezy HR, and Workday — covering roughly 75% of postings by volume. Simplify.jobs supports 22+ platforms. If your target company uses a platform outside jobmeta's 11, Simplify may be a better choice for autofill.
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Is jobmeta a good free LazyApply alternative?Yes, for manual-review applying. LazyApply auto-applies without requiring you to read each posting — it's better for extremely high volume. jobmeta is better if you want to read the posting, check your fit score first, autofill thoughtfully, and personalise each cover letter. LazyApply has no meaningful free plan; jobmeta's free tier supports 10 letters and 5 scores per month with no account required.
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Can I use jobmeta on Firefox and Edge?Yes. jobmeta v2.0.0 is approved on Firefox Add-ons (AMO), live in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store, and live in the Chrome Web Store. Most competing extensions support Chrome only or Chrome and Edge.
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What is jobmeta Pro and what does it cost?Pro is $4.99/month or $39.99/year. It raises the limits to 100 cover letters per month and 500 match scores per month. The free tier (10 letters / 5 scores) never expires and doesn't require a credit card.
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Does jobmeta work with LinkedIn and Indeed job pages?The match-meter score and cover letter generation work on any job page where you can see the full job description — including LinkedIn and Indeed job postings. ATS autofill activates only when you navigate to an actual application page on one of the 11 supported platforms. Many LinkedIn and Indeed listings redirect to Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday for the application itself — that's where autofill kicks in.
see the full jobmeta product page.
details on all five features, match-meter walkthrough, pricing, and the full privacy policy.
jobmeta full page → all 11 extensions