Head to head
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.
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
| Feature | Ryser | AIApply |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | £0. The core tailoring workflow is free forever | Limited 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 you | No. Ryser prepares the CV and cover letter and you submit. Nothing goes to an employer without you seeing it | Yes, as a separate paid product |
| Interview help | Mock interviews on Pro | Mock interviews on Premium; live assistant sold separately |
| Guard against invented experience | Rewrites are checked against your own CV to stop invented jobs, skills or numbers | Not described on their pricing page. Check anything an AI adds before you send it |
| Arabic and MENA job search | Arabic CV and cover-letter output, plus GCC and MENA job regions | Not 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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