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Head-to-head · Cover Letter Software

MyCoverLetters vs ApplyCraft

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score MyCoverLetters #2 in Cover Letter Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MyCoverLetters
ApplyCraft #8 in Cover Letter Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ApplyCraft

MyCoverLetters leads on 1 check, ApplyCraft on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMyCoverLetters · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMyCoverLetters · 3 of 3

MyCoverLetters scores higher on our rubric for cover letter software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

MyCoverLetters offers ai drafting; ApplyCraft doesn't. ApplyCraft leads on template count: 18 versus 12.

MyCoverLetters is the better fit for tailored letters with flexible payment options. ApplyCraft is the better fit for low-cost ATS-aware builder.

  • MyCoverLetters fits best

    Tailored letters with flexible payment options

  • ApplyCraft fits best

    Low-cost ATS-aware builder

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Side by side

Feature MyCoverLetters 9.3/10 Visit ↗ ApplyCraft 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #2 in Cover Letter Software #8 in Cover Letter Software
Best for Tailored letters with flexible payment options Low-cost ATS-aware builder
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $4.99/mo $7 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email, Docs
Built for Solo Solo
Features MyCoverLetters 3/3 · ApplyCraft 2/3
AI drafting ✓ (best) —
Job tailoring ✓ ✓
ATS guidance ✓ ✓
Specs
Template count 12 18 (best)
Export formats Pdf-and-docx Pdf-and-docx
Editor type Both Not checked yet
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
  • Free plan includes 18 cover-letter templates and unlimited PDF/DOCX downloads
  • ATS readiness checks and keyword matching support job-description alignment
  • $7 one-time pass adds AI profile tailoring and cross-device cloud sync
Cons
  • The Free plan allows one resume upload and three letters
  • Access is limited to the web platform
  • Unlimited resumes and letters require Premium
  • Browser-based access is limited to the web
  • AI tailoring applies to a Master Profile rather than dedicated cover-letter drafting
  • The builder is designed for solo job seekers, not team workflows
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…

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ApplyCraft is a browser-based resume and cover letter builder for solo job seekers who want structured application documents without an ongoing subscription. Its free plan includes 18 cover-letter templates, 60 resume templates, matching…

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  1. MyCoverLettersCover Letter Software 9.3Free plan
  2. ApplyCraftCover Letter Software 8.6Free plan

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

  • ApplyCraft — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 18 cover-letter templates and unlimited PDF/DOCX downloads
    • ATS readiness checks and keyword matching support job-description alignment
    • $7 one-time pass adds AI profile tailoring and cross-device cloud sync

    Where it doesn't

    • Browser-based access is limited to the web
    • AI tailoring applies to a Master Profile rather than dedicated cover-letter drafting
    • The builder is designed for solo job seekers, not team workflows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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