Comparison
Feature comparison
Side by side.
The ApplyGhost way
2-3 minutes
50-150 applications per week
AI-powered 70%+ match
Automatic pipeline
Automatic via Gmail
Auto-fill everything
Response analytics
Manual Applying
30-45 minutes
10-20 applications per week
Manual research
Spreadsheet chaos
Manual inbox searching
Type it all. Every. Time.
Pros & Cons
Advantages
What each does best.
ApplyGhost Advantages
- Save 10+ hours per week on applications
- Apply to more jobs without sacrificing quality
- Never miss a response with automatic email detection
- See your entire pipeline in one dashboard
- Focus your energy on interview prep, not form filling
Manual Applying Advantages
- No subscription cost
- Complete control over every detail
- Good for highly targeted, low-volume searches
- No learning curve
The Verdict
Manual applying works if you're targeting 2-3 specific companies. For a real job search where volume matters, ApplyGhost pays for itself in time saved within the first day.
Choose ApplyGhost if...
You want to maximize your job search efficiency and apply to many opportunities without burning out.
Choose Manual Applying if...
You're only interested in a handful of specific companies and prefer complete manual control.