Huntr vs Teal: Which Job Tracker Should You Pick?

The short answer

Huntr suits people who want a fast kanban tracker with autofill and a free tier of up to 100 tracked jobs. Teal suits people who want tracking and a resume builder in one workspace, and it advertises uncapped free tracking. Both sell the rest behind a paid plan, so check current limits on each pricing page before you commit.

You found two job trackers that both look fine, both have Chrome extensions, and both want you to upgrade eventually. Now you are comparing tabs at 11pm instead of applying. Fair warning before we start: mbason-ai builds job search tools too, so we are a competitor. We did not run a lab test for this post. It is based on the vendors' public pages and third-party write-ups, and where a number is unverified we say so.

What is the real difference between Huntr and Teal?

Huntr is built around speed and visibility: a kanban board, a Chrome job clipper, autofill and contact tracking, with AI tools bundled on top. Teal leans toward structure: a tracker and a resume builder in one workspace, with more detail kept on each job. That framing comes from the two companies' own comparison posts, and each one naturally says its own product wins, so read it as marketing.

How do the free plans compare?

Huntr's pricing page lists a free plan that tracks up to 100 jobs, with 2 job-tailored resumes, 2 application packets, a Chrome clipper, map view, contact management and autofill. Teal advertises unlimited tracked jobs and resumes on free. One third-party review we could not verify claims that Teal's free plan shows only the top 5 keywords per job description, with the rest and a numeric match score behind the paid plan, so check what Teal's free plan actually shows.

So the question is what you hit first. On Huntr it is the 100 job cap and the small number of tailored resumes. On Teal it may be limits on deeper keyword and match feedback. In our opinion, 100 tracked jobs covers many searches, but if you expect a very long one, Teal's uncapped tracking is the safer bet.

What do the paid plans cost?

Huntr Pro is listed at $40 a month, $90 a quarter or $160 every six months, and it raises the limits of the free plan. Teal's own pricing pages were not readable when we researched this, and third-party figures disagree with each other, so we are not quoting a Teal price. Check Teal's pricing page directly, and look at the billing period, since weekly billing adds up fast.

Which one is better for the Chrome extension and autofill?

Huntr's pricing page lists autofill, a clipper, map view and contact management on its free plan. Teal also has a Chrome extension for saving jobs. We have not tested either on LinkedIn, Workday or Greenhouse, so test both on the sites you actually apply through before paying for anything.

Which should you choose?

• Pick Huntr if you apply in volume, want autofill and a board you can scan in seconds, and like the idea of free tracking up to 100 jobs.
• Pick Teal if you want the resume builder and tracker in one place and do not want any cap on tracked jobs.
• Pick neither yet if you have fewer than ten applications. A spreadsheet will do, and you can switch when it gets messy.

Is there a third option?

Yes, and it is the one we make. mbason-ai is focused on the job search itself: you search the job board for free, run Match My CV to get a fit score with gaps and next actions, tailor your CV, and track each application. Every tracked application gets its own forwarding email that updates its status automatically. Tracking is free for your first five tracked jobs, and Gold tracks up to 500. Gold is $14.99 a month, and most new accounts start with a free 1-day Gold pass. You can read what we are building or browse more comparisons on the blog.

Who it is not for

If you want a long-established tracker with a big feature set today, Huntr and Teal have both been around longer than we have. Free mbason-ai accounts can apply to 3 jobs, save 5 and track 5, so a heavy high-volume search will hit those limits quickly and need Gold. If your main need is a polished resume builder, note that ours is a Gold feature. And if you only want a plain board with no AI at all, a spreadsheet is cheaper than all three of us.

Is Teal or Huntr better on the free plan?

It depends on how many jobs you track. Huntr's pricing page says its free plan tracks up to 100 jobs and includes 2 job-tailored resumes. Teal advertises unlimited tracked jobs and resumes on free. If you expect a very long search, Teal's uncapped tracking matters more. Confirm both on the vendors' own pages.

How much does Huntr Pro cost?

Huntr's pricing page lists Pro at $40 monthly, $90 quarterly or $160 every six months, with no annual plan listed. Prices change, so check huntr.co/pricing before paying. Third parties report Teal's paid pricing inconsistently, so verify it on Teal's own site instead of trusting a roundup.

Can I use both Huntr and Teal at the same time?

Yes, both have free tiers and Chrome extensions, so nothing stops you from trying both on the same set of applications for a week. The cost is double data entry and two places to check. Most people are better off picking one tracker after a short trial and sticking with it.

Are Huntr and Teal comparison posts biased?

Most of them are. Huntr and Teal each publish a comparison that favors their own product, and other tools such as Careerflow and JobShinobi publish ones that favor theirs. Treat any verdict as marketing, including this one: mbason-ai also builds job search tools, so we have a stake in the category.

What should I use if I only have a handful of applications?

A spreadsheet is often enough for a handful of applications. A dedicated tracker pays off once you have dozens of roles, follow-up dates and several versions of your resume to keep straight. If you want a free starting point, any of the free tiers discussed here should cover a small search.