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Ryser vs AIApply

AIApply bundles a resume builder, cover letters and mock interviews, and sells Auto Apply and a live interview assistant as separate subscriptions.

Prices checked on 2 November 2026 on AIApply's own site.

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What each one costs

Ryser

Free forever, no card: job matching, tailored CVs and cover letters (fair-use limits), ATS optimisation, an application tracker, and PDF and Word export.

Pro is £9/month or £59/year with a 7-day trial: mock interviews, outreach, offer comparison and fast apply.

AIApply

A limited free tier with free tools, such as an ATS checker and a sample cover letter.

  • Premium: $29/month or $144/year (resume builder, cover letters, application kit, mock interviews)
  • Interview Buddy: $19/month or $99/year, sold separately
  • Auto Apply: separate subscription priced by volume (100 to 2,000 applications), with tailoring as a further add-on

Feature by feature

FeatureRyserAIApply
Price to start£0. The core tailoring workflow is free foreverLimited free tools; core features need Premium
Paid plan£9/month or £59/year, everything in one plan$29/month Premium, plus separate Auto Apply and Interview Buddy subscriptions
Submits applications for youNo. Ryser prepares the CV and cover letter and you submit. Nothing goes to an employer without you seeing itYes, as a separate paid product
Interview helpMock interviews on ProMock interviews on Premium; live assistant sold separately
Guard against invented experienceRewrites are checked against your own CV to stop invented jobs, skills or numbersNot described on their pricing page. Check anything an AI adds before you send it
Arabic and MENA job searchArabic CV and cover-letter output, plus GCC and MENA job regionsNot listed on their pricing page

Choose AIApply if

  • You want an auto-apply service and are willing to pay for volume
  • You want a live assistant during interviews, which Ryser does not offer

Choose Ryser if

  • You want one free plan instead of three stacked subscriptions
  • You want to approve every application rather than have them sent automatically

Questions

Is Ryser cheaper than AIApply?
Ryser's core tools are free with no card, and Pro is £9/month or £59/year. AIApply's paid pricing, as listed on its site on 2 November 2026: Premium: $29/month or $144/year (resume builder, cover letters, application kit, mock interviews).
What does AIApply do better than Ryser?
You want an auto-apply service and are willing to pay for volume. You want a live assistant during interviews, which Ryser does not offer.
Can I move from AIApply to Ryser?
Yes. Export or copy your CV from AIApply and upload or paste it into Ryser. Ryser only rewrites facts already in your CV, so your history stays accurate.

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