ApplyGhost vs LazyApply
Both tools automate job applications, but they take very different approaches. Here's an honest breakdown so you can decide which one fits your job search.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ApplyGhost | LazyApply |
|---|---|---|
| AI-tailored applications | ||
| Web app dashboard | ||
| Chrome extension | ||
| Ashby job sources | ||
| Greenhouse job sources | ||
| LinkedIn jobs | ||
| Indeed / ZipRecruiter | ||
| Quality over quantity approach | ||
| Free tier (no credit card) | ||
| Customized answers per job | ||
| Application tracking | Limited | |
| Resume tailoring |
Pricing
ApplyGhost
€29 / €59 / €99 per month
10 free applications, no credit card required
- Cancel anytime
- All features on every plan
- Pay only for what you use
LazyApply
$99 – $999 per year
No free tier available
- Annual billing only
- Higher upfront commitment
- Tiered feature access
Pros and Cons
ApplyGhost
Pros
- AI tailors every application to the specific job
- Quality-first approach means fewer rejections
- Free tier lets you try before committing
- Web app with full dashboard and tracking
- Sources jobs from Ashby and Greenhouse (high-quality companies)
Cons
- Doesn't cover LinkedIn or Indeed (yet)
- Newer product, smaller user base
LazyApply
Pros
- Covers LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter
- High volume of applications
- Established product with larger user base
Cons
- Spray-and-pray approach leads to low-quality applications
- Many Reddit complaints about application quality and errors
- No free tier, expensive annual plans
- Chrome extension only, no web dashboard
- Generic applications, not customized per job
Why People Switch from LazyApply to ApplyGhost
The biggest complaint about LazyApply? It sends the same generic application to hundreds of jobs. Recruiters notice. Your response rate drops. You end up with a lot of activity but very few actual interviews.
ApplyGhost takes the opposite approach. Instead of blasting every job board with cookie-cutter applications, it sources jobs from Ashby and Greenhouse (where well-funded startups and established tech companies post) and tailors each application using AI. Your resume, cover letter, and answers are customized for the specific role.
The result: fewer applications, but each one actually has a chance of landing an interview. People who switch from LazyApply consistently tell us they get more callbacks with 50 targeted applications than they did with 500 generic ones.
There's also the cost factor. LazyApply locks you into annual plans starting at $99. ApplyGhost lets you start with 10 free applications and no credit card. If it works for you, plans start at €29/month. No annual commitment required.
Related Articles
Ready to try a smarter approach?
Stop spraying and praying. Let AI craft targeted applications that actually get responses.
Get Started Free10 free applications. No credit card required.