MyCoverLetters vs Applai

MyCoverLetters9.3Visit Applai9.0Visit

Higher score MyCoverLetters #2 in Cover Letter Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MyCoverLetters

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Applai #4 in Cover Letter Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Applai

• MyCoverLetters fits best

  Tailored letters with flexible payment options

• Applai fits best

  Free job-application workflow

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Side by side

Feature	MyCoverLetters 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Applai 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Cover Letter Software	#4 in Cover Letter Software
Best for	Tailored letters with flexible payment options	Free job-application workflow
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$4.99/mo	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Chrome extension
Built for	Solo	Solo
Features MyCoverLetters 3/3 · Applai 2/3
AI drafting	✓	✓
Job tailoring	✓	✓
ATS guidance	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Template count	12	Not checked yet
Export formats	Pdf-and-docx	Pdf
Editor type	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Drafts letters from resumes and job descriptions Matches job keywords and supports AI refinement Exports PDF or DOCX files and tracks applications	Tailors English and formal German letters to specific job postings Combines matching, autofill, pipeline tracking, and interview coaching Connects with eight recruiting platforms, including Greenhouse and Workday
Cons	The Free plan allows one resume upload and three letters Access is limited to the web platform Unlimited resumes and letters require Premium	Export is limited to PDF The workflow is focused on individual job seekers Paid tiers may arrive after the beta period
Our verdict	MyCoverLetters is a web-based cover letter generator for job seekers who want to tailor applications to specific roles. Users upload a resume, add a job description, choose a tone and opening style, and generate a letter with AI. The… Read the review →	Applai is a web-based job-application assistant for individual job seekers, with a particular focus on Germany and support for international applications. It combines AI-generated cover letters with job matching, CV creation, ATS-focused… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MyCoverLetters — where it wins

  • Drafts letters from resumes and job descriptions
  • Matches job keywords and supports AI refinement
  • Exports PDF or DOCX files and tracks applications

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan allows one resume upload and three letters
  • Access is limited to the web platform
  • Unlimited resumes and letters require Premium

• Applai — where it wins

  • Tailors English and formal German letters to specific job postings
  • Combines matching, autofill, pipeline tracking, and interview coaching
  • Connects with eight recruiting platforms, including Greenhouse and Workday

  Where it doesn't

  • Export is limited to PDF
  • The workflow is focused on individual job seekers
  • Paid tiers may arrive after the beta period

• MyCoverLetters9.3/10 · Free plan

  A flexible AI cover-letter tool with free access, pay-per-letter packs, and Premium.

  Visit MyCoverLettersFull verdict →
• Applai9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free beta workflow for tailored letters, job matching, applications, and follow-up.

  Visit ApplaiFull verdict →