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Applystead vs Kickresume: a Kickresume alternative compared
Applystead tailors your resume to every job and prepares each application for you. See how it compares with Kickresume, facts checked.
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Summary
Applystead takes you from a finished resume to sent applications. It tailors your resume to each job description and prepares the application with your answers filled in and your resume attached. Applystead sends them for you once you turn on Auto apply, with no daily cap. Applystead has no free plan; try Applystead free for 7 days (card required).
Kickresume is a resume and cover letter builder built around designed templates, an AI writer and a resume checker. Once your documents are ready, its pages checked here describe exporting them and applying yourself. Applystead adds the step that comes next: the applications themselves, prepared for you and sent once you turn on Auto apply.
Applystead also includes 20 editable resume templates, a master resume with tailored versions, unlimited PDF exports with no watermark and Word downloads. The ATS resume checker and keyword checker run in your browser with no limit. Every Kickresume fact below comes from Kickresume's own public pages, checked on the date shown, and links to the page it came from.
Why choose Applystead over Kickresume
- Applystead prepares each application, with answers filled in and your resume attached, and Applystead sends them for you once you turn on Auto apply, with no daily cap.
- Use the public resume tailor with no account, up to 5 generations a day; Kickresume's pages list one free tailoring before Premium.
- Run the ATS resume checker and keyword checker free in your browser with no limit; Kickresume lists its ATS checker under Premium.
- Until you turn on Auto apply, you see the exact resume and answers for each job before you press Apply.
- Applystead applies automatically once you turn on Auto apply.
Kickresume alternatives
Applystead first, then the 5 lowest-priced similar tools we compare, ranked by the lowest monthly cost of a paid plan as each tool lists it. Weekly, daily, quarterly and yearly prices are converted to a month, and a free way to start breaks a tie. Tools without a public US-dollar price are left out.
- Applystead: $200 a month. Best for: Applying for you once you turn on Auto apply, with no daily cap, and every hiring contact to write to. Free to start: no. Checked
- Enhancv: Pro packages from $16.50. Best for: Designed resume templates with a 7-day free plan. Free to start: yes. Source for Enhancv’s price · Checked
- Resume Worded: $49 a month, or $229 a year (about $19 a month). Best for: Resume and LinkedIn scoring with feedback. Free to start: yes. Source for Resume Worded’s price · Checked
- Wonsulting: WonsultingAI Premium $19.99 a month; coaching program from $1,999. Best for: Low-cost AI job search tools, with optional paid career coaching. Free to start: yes. Source for Wonsulting’s price · Checked
- Teal: Teal+ $29 every 30 days, or $79 every 90 days (about $26.33 a month). Best for: A free job tracker and resume builder. Free to start: yes. Source for Teal’s price · Checked
- Rezi: Pro $29 a month. Best for: Keyword-targeted resume writing with a free plan. Free to start: yes. Source for Rezi’s price · Checked
Applystead and Kickresume side by side
| Feature | Applystead | Kickresume |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No free plan; 7-day free trial, card required. The public resume tailor allows up to 5 generations per IP address per Pacific day without an account. | $0 a month: 4 basic resume templates, 4 matching cover letter templates, 1 basic website template, 20,000 pre-written phrases, 1,500+ resume examples and unlimited downloads. Source for Free plan |
| Paid plan price | Applystead is $200 USD a month with a 7-day free trial (card required) and applies for you once you turn on Auto apply. | Premium is listed at $24 a month (Monthly), $18 a month paid as $54 every 3 months (Quarterly) or $8 a month paid as $96 every 12 months (Yearly). Source for Paid plan price |
| Resume templates | 20 resume templates, with every section editable. | 4 basic templates on Free. Premium lists 40+ resume templates and all colors and typefaces; the comparison table shows 2 fonts on Free and 26 on Premium. Source for Resume templates |
| AI writing help | The resume tailor, cover letter generator and LinkedIn headline generator share 5 free AI generations a day with no account needed. | The pricing page lists the AI Writer under Premium. The AI writer page says a free account gets a limited number of uses and Premium includes a substantially higher number of AI requests. Source 1 for AI writing help Source 2 for AI writing help |
| Tailoring a resume to a job ad | Every plan includes AI tailoring to a job description in Resume studio, with a master resume and tailored versions. | Paste the job ad and the AI rewrites your resume using only what is already in it. A free account gets one free tailoring; Premium gives unlimited tailoring. Source for Tailoring a resume to a job ad |
| ATS resume checker | Free with no limit and runs in your browser. It scores your resume from 0 to 100 on contact info, headings, bullets, numbers, length and dates. | Listed as a Premium feature. It runs more than 20 checks on formatting, design, typefaces, structure and content, gives a score, and compares your resume with resumes in Kickresume's database. Source 1 for ATS resume checker Source 2 for ATS resume checker |
| Job ad keywords | A free keyword checker shows which of a job posting's key terms your resume uses and which it is missing. Coverage is not an ATS pass score or a hiring prediction. | The tailoring tool works matching keywords from the job ad into your resume, and the ATS checker's score also looks at keywords and skills for the role. Source 1 for Job ad keywords Source 2 for Job ad keywords |
| Cover letters | The free cover letter generator writes a letter of about 300 words from your resume and the job, using only your own facts. | 4 matching cover letter templates on Free and 40+ on Premium. The AI cover letter writer takes a job title and job ad; your first AI cover letter is free and more need Premium. Source 1 for Cover letters Source 2 for Cover letters |
| What else the paid plan includes | Applystead applies for you once you turn on Auto apply, with no daily cap. It also lifts daily limits on interview question sets and Ask Otto, and adds unlimited AI interview practice. | Premium lists Kickresume for iOS and Android, 7 personal website templates, Career Map, LinkedIn and PDF import, and priority email and chat support. Source for What else the paid plan includes |
| Refunds | Cancel before renewal to avoid the next charge. No job or refund guarantee. | Each paid plan lists a 14-day money back guarantee. The terms say it may be offered to a new user once; otherwise no refunds are paid on any remaining subscription period. Source 1 for Refunds Source 2 for Refunds |
| Renewal and canceling | Applystead bills monthly until canceled. Cancel before renewal to avoid the next charge; after a membership ends you can still sign in and export your data. | Auto-renew is selected when you buy a monthly, quarterly or annual plan. Cancel before the current term ends to stop renewal; Premium stays active until the paid period expires. Source for Renewal and canceling |
| Help with applications | Applystead prepares applications, with answers filled in and your resume attached, and sends them for you once you turn on Auto apply, with no daily cap. | The pages checked describe document tools; once your resume is ready you export it and apply yourself. With your consent, the terms say your resume can be shared with partner employers and agencies. Source 1 for Help with applications Source 2 for Help with applications |
Applystead does the work after your resume is ready
A strong resume is the start. Applystead carries it through to the application. It tailors your resume to each job description, fills in the application answers and attaches the right resume. It sends applications for you once you turn on Auto apply; until then, you see exactly what will be sent before the application goes out.
Applications go to employers' own career sites. Creating a profile or paying never starts applications by itself, so you stay in charge of every one.
Kickresume's pages checked here describe tools for writing and designing documents; once your resume is ready, you export it and apply yourself. With Applystead, the next step is already prepared for you.
Getting started with Applystead
Applystead has no free plan or free account. Try Applystead free for 7 days (card required). Here is what you get:
- Without an account: 5 free AI generations a day shared by the resume tailor, cover letter generator and LinkedIn headline generator.
- Applications prepared for you and sent once you turn on Auto apply, with no daily cap.
- A master resume and tailored versions, and 20 editable templates.
- Unlimited PDF exports with no watermark, plus Word (.docx).
- Match scores with AI explanations and an Interviews board for every interview process.
- Ask Otto, the AI career assistant, and interview question sets.
- Applications filled in and sent for you, from a web app with nothing to install.
Tailor your resume for each job
Applystead tailors your resume to a job description in Resume studio, and keeps a master resume with tailored versions. Even without an account, the resume tailor, cover letter generator and LinkedIn headline generator share 5 free AI generations a day.
Kickresume's tailoring page says a free account gets one free tailoring, with unlimited tailoring on Premium. On Applystead, tailoring is part of the plan.
Free ATS and keyword checks with no limit
Applystead's ATS resume checker scores your resume from 0 to 100 on contact info, headings, bullets, numbers, length and dates. Its keyword checker shows which of a job posting's key terms your resume uses and which it is missing. Both run in your browser, free, with no limit and no account.
Kickresume's pricing page lists its ATS Resume Checker as a Premium feature. Keyword coverage is a writing aid, not an ATS pass score or a hiring prediction, so add only skills you genuinely have.
Applystead does the applying with you
Applystead prepares applications, with answers filled in and your resume attached, and sends them for you once you turn on Auto apply, with no daily cap. It also lifts the daily limits on Ask Otto, match explanations and interview question sets.
Applystead adds every hiring contact for your applications, with cold emails sent for you, unlimited AI interview practice and interview playbooks and company intel at US employers. Applystead starts with a 7-day free trial (card required).
Common questions
Is Applystead a good Kickresume alternative?
Yes. Applystead tailors your resume to each job and then prepares the application itself, with answers filled in and your resume attached. Applystead sends applications for you once you turn on Auto apply, with no daily cap, 20 templates and unlimited PDF exports with no watermark.
How much does Kickresume cost?
Kickresume's pricing page lists a free plan with 4 basic resume templates, and Premium at $24 a month on the Monthly plan, $54 every 3 months or $96 every 12 months, as of the date this page was checked. Applystead has no free plan; its one plan is $200 USD a month with a 7-day free trial (card required).
Can I tailor a resume to a job ad for free?
Yes, on Applystead, without an account: the public resume tailor shares 5 free AI generations a day with the cover letter and LinkedIn headline generators. Kickresume's tailoring page lists one free tailoring, with unlimited tailoring on Premium.
Will Applystead apply to jobs without asking me?
No. Creating a profile or paying never starts applications by itself. Until you turn on Auto apply, you see the exact resume and answers for each job and click Apply. Once you turn it on, Applystead applies automatically. Applications go to employers' own career sites.
Can I keep designing my resume in Applystead?
Yes. Every paid plan includes 20 resume templates with every section editable, a master resume and tailored versions, and unlimited PDF exports with no watermark, plus Word (.docx) downloads. After a membership ends you can still sign in and export your data.
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- Kickresume PricingVerified Free plan contents, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly prices, Premium features, font counts, 14-day money back guarantee, student and teacher offer, and the download FAQ.
- Kickresume Terms of UseVerified auto-renewal and cancellation rules, the once-per-user money back guarantee for new users, no refunds on remaining periods, and consent-based sharing with partner employers.
- Kickresume AI Resume BuilderVerified that the AI Writer drafts a resume from a name and job title, the limited free uses versus more AI requests on Premium, and exporting a resume to apply.
- Kickresume Tailor Resume to JobVerified that tailoring rewrites a resume to a pasted job ad using only existing CV content and matching keywords, with one free use and unlimited tailoring on Premium.
- Kickresume ATS Resume CheckerVerified the more than 20 checks, the areas checked, the score, keyword and skills checks, and the comparison with resumes in Kickresume's database.
- Kickresume AI Cover Letter GeneratorVerified that the AI cover letter writer uses a job title and job ad, that the first AI cover letter is free, and that more need Premium.