Simplify is one of the most popular job-search extensions in the world, and deservedly so — its Copilot autofills application forms beautifully. But there's a fundamental difference between Simplify and ApplyFly that most comparison articles miss: Simplify is an *assistant* that speeds up manual applying. ApplyFly is an *agent* that applies for you.
Simplify saves you typing: it autofills forms, but you still find each job, open it, review the fields, and click submit yourself. ApplyFly removes the human from the loop — it finds matching jobs, tailors your resume to each description, writes the cover letter, and submits automatically on LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Lever, Workday and iCIMS. If you have hours to spend daily, Simplify's free tier is great. If you want applications going out while you prep for interviews, ApplyFly wins.
What is Simplify?
Simplify is a free Chrome extension (with a paid Simplify+ tier at roughly $30–40/month) that autofills job application forms from your saved profile. It also offers a job tracker, curated job matches, and — on the paid tier — AI resume tailoring and cover letter generation. Millions of students and professionals use it, and as an autofill tool it's genuinely excellent.
But the workflow is still manual at its core: you search for jobs, you open each posting, you trigger the autofill, you review and click submit. Simplify compresses a 15-minute application into 2–3 minutes — it doesn't take applying off your plate.
What is ApplyFly?
ApplyFly automates the entire application pipeline, not just the typing. Set your preferences once, and it:
- •Finds matching jobs on LinkedIn and ATS-powered career pages
- •Reads each job description and rewrites your resume to match — real tailoring, per job, automatically
- •Writes a personalized cover letter for each application
- •Checks your ATS match score so weak applications never waste your daily quota
- •Submits the application end-to-end — no click-through needed from you
- •Tracks everything in one dashboard
Feature comparison: ApplyFly vs Simplify
| Feature | ApplyFly | Simplify |
|---|---|---|
| Fully automated apply (no clicks per job) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No — autofill only, you submit each one |
| Form autofill | ✅ Yes (as part of auto-apply) | ✅ Yes, excellent |
| AI resume tailoring per job | ✅ Automatic on every apply (Premium+) | ⚠️ Manual, per-job, on Simplify+ |
| AI cover letters | ✅ Auto-generated per job (Premium+) | ⚠️ On Simplify+, manually triggered |
| ATS score checking | ✅ Every plan, unlimited scans | ⚠️ Resume score on paid tier |
| ATS platform coverage | ✅ LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, iCIMS | ✅ Broad autofill coverage |
| Job tracker | ✅ Built in | ✅ Built in, polished |
| Free tier | ✅ 3 auto-applies + ATS checker | ✅ Generous free autofill |
| Paid pricing | ₹1,199–₹2,999/mo (~$35–$65) | ~$30–40/mo for Simplify+ |
The real cost isn't money — it's your hours
Say you target 30 applications a day. With Simplify, at 2–3 minutes per autofilled application plus job hunting time, that's 1.5–2 hours of clicking, every day. Over a 2-month search, you'll spend 90+ hours driving an autofill tool. With ApplyFly, those 30 applications go out automatically — each with a resume rewritten for that job — while you spend those hours on interview prep, networking, or your current job.
Simplify makes each application faster. ApplyFly makes the number of applications you send independent of your free time. That's a different category of tool.
Pricing breakdown
| Plan | Price | Daily limits |
|---|---|---|
| ApplyFly Free | ₹0 / $0 | 3 auto-applies (lifetime) + unlimited ATS checks |
| ApplyFly Basic | ₹1,199/mo (~$35) | 20 auto-applies + 2 tailored resumes/day |
| ApplyFly Premium ⭐ | ₹1,999/mo (~$45) | 50 applies + 15 tailored resumes + 10 cover letters daily |
| ApplyFly Max | ₹2,999/mo (~$65) | 150 applies + 50 tailored resumes + 30 cover letters daily |
| Simplify Free | $0 | Unlimited autofill (manual applying) |
| Simplify+ | ~$30–40/mo | AI tools, manual workflow |
Note the pricing overlap: Simplify+ costs about the same as ApplyFly Premium. For the same money, one gives you better autofill and AI tools you drive manually; the other gives you a hands-off pipeline that applies, tailors, and writes for you at up to 50 jobs a day.
When Simplify is the better choice
- •You enjoy reviewing every application before it goes out and want a human touch on each
- •You're a student doing a handful of highly targeted applications per week
- •You want a completely free tool and don't mind the manual workflow
When ApplyFly is the better choice
- •You're applying at volume (20–150/day) and can't spend hours clicking
- •You want per-job resume tailoring on autopilot, not as a manual chore
- •You're currently employed and need your search running in the background
- •You want ATS scores gating your applications so quota isn't wasted on weak matches
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Frequently asked questions
Does Simplify auto-apply to jobs for you?
Not fully. Simplify's Copilot autofills application forms, but you must find each job, open it, and click submit yourself. ApplyFly automates the entire flow — job matching, resume tailoring, cover letter, and submission.
Is Simplify really free?
Simplify's core autofill and tracker are free. AI features like resume tailoring and cover letters require Simplify+, which costs roughly $30–40/month — similar to ApplyFly Premium, which includes full auto-apply.
Can I use ApplyFly and Simplify together?
Yes. Some users run ApplyFly for automated volume on LinkedIn and ATS platforms, and keep Simplify for the occasional manual application on niche job boards ApplyFly doesn't cover yet.
Which tool is better for ATS optimization?
ApplyFly checks your resume against each job's ATS criteria on every plan (including free) and rewrites your resume per job on Premium and Max. Simplify offers resume scoring on its paid tier, but tailoring remains a manual step.
Competitor pricing and features referenced in this article were checked in July 2026 and may have changed. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's official website. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.