Applume vs Teal
A free Teal alternative that also tracks university applications
Teal is a resume-first career platform with a good job tracker. But it's built around the US job hunt - resume optimization, keyword matching - and doesn't cover university admissions. Applume is a lighter, free tracker for people managing study programs and jobs side by side.
Start tracking free| Applume | Teal | |
|---|---|---|
| University admissions tracking | Yes - programs, portals, documents, deadlines | No - job search only |
| Job application tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Free | Free tier; paid subscription for premium features |
| Resume builder & keyword matching | No - Applume tracks, it doesn't write | Yes, a core feature |
| CSV import from your spreadsheet | Yes, with column matching | Limited |
| Export your data anytime | CSV and JSON, one click | Varies by feature |
Comparison reflects publicly available information as of mid-2026 and may change - check the other product's site for current details.
When Applume is the right pick
- You need admissions and job tracking together - deadlines, transcripts, motivation letters, and interviews in one place.
- You want a tracker, not a platform - no resume-scoring upsells between you and your deadline list.
- You're outside the US - Applume handles university-style workflows and semicolon CSV exports from European spreadsheets.
And honestly, when it isn't
If your main problem is your resume - tailoring it per job, matching keywords, tracking versions - Teal's resume tooling is genuinely useful and Applume doesn't try to replace it. If your main problem is keeping many applications organized without losing deadlines, that's exactly what Applume does, for free.
Common questions
Can I use Applume and Teal together?
Sure - some people write their resume in Teal and track everything in Applume. Your tracking data stays exportable either way.
Does Applume have AI features?
Yes - paste a job posting or program page and AI autofill drafts the record for you. You review every field before saving.
Track every application in one free workspace.
Deadlines, documents, portals, statuses, and next steps - for university and job applications alike. Import your spreadsheet and go.
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