ApplyMate Cover Letter Generator vs Resume-Now

ApplyMate Cover Letter Generator turns an uploaded resume and pasted job ad into a tailored cover letter. It accepts PDF, DOC, or DOCX resumes up to 2 MB and produces a three-paragraph letter of 180–220 words, ready to paste into an application form. The maker says the letter draws on both documents, uses their language, and should include only facts evidenced by the resume rather than invented skills, employers, titles, certifications, or metrics. The first complete letter is free as plain text that users can copy and edit. Paid access allows in-place editing and provides a formatted PDF alongside a tailored resume. A second letter shows its opening paragraph and a price for the rest. The free Chrome extension can read job postings on LinkedIn, Indeed, and most job boards when clicked; ApplyMate says it does not send the description until the user presses its button. Uploaded resumes are retained for as long as the service operates. Users can email [email protected] to request deletion of the uploaded file, extracted text, and job ad; the completed letter remains on its page as the user's only copy.

Resume-Now is an AI-assisted resume and cover-letter builder, with tools for improving resume wording and preparing job applications. Its writing features suggest content and can refine skills, bullet points, and other text. Users can choose ATS-friendly templates with flexible layouts and job or industry matching, or bring an existing resume by uploading DOC, DOCX, PDF, HTML, RTF, or TXT files. Imports from Dropbox, Google Drive, or a device are also supported. The free account download is a plain TXT file; PDF, DOC, and premium-template downloads require paid access. Additional tools include an ATS Resume Checker, Resume Summary Generator, and Resume Skills Generator. Full Access includes a jobs-network search and resources on interview questions, salary information, follow-up, and negotiation. The builder is available on Android, iOS, and web, and can save progress when used from a phone. A free plan and 14-day trial are listed. Annual Access is $5.85 a month, billed annually at $70.20, and renews each year. Resume-Now was founded in 2005.