Reactive Resume replaces 7 paid apps
One open-source tool, 7 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseMIT
runsyour machine or their cloud
installUse the free hosted service, or deploy the official Docker Compose stack
enginesUser-configured OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, or Ollama models power analysis, edits, agent drafting, and document import.
dataHosted accounts, resumes, application-pipeline records, and uploads live in Reactive Resume's infrastructure; self-hosted data lives in PostgreSQL with uploads on local persistent storage or S3-compatible storage. Resumes use a documented JSON schema, and PDF export is rendered in the browser.
setupThe hosted version is genuinely simple; self-hosting requires Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, secrets, persistent uploads, and optional Redis/S3 plus API keys or a local Ollama model for AI features.
facts verified 2026-08-10
A credible job-search workspace: applications, contacts, tasks, files, resumes and cover letters all live together.
the verdict →
ATS-sensible resume variants from reusable evidence, with PDF export and no artificial document quota.
the verdict →
Application tracking, evidence reuse, tailored resumes and cover letters in one unusually complete free package.
the catchReactive Resume now includes application tracking and AI-assisted tailoring, but Teal still has the better browser capture, job-description analysis, guided scoring, and polished end-to-end job-search workflow.
the verdict →all Teal Plus alternatives →
One-page or multi-page resumes from structured data, with live layout controls and PDF export.
the verdict →
A polished resume studio with enough templates to make tasteful a user setting.
the verdict →
Application board, files, contacts, follow-ups and resume tailoring; LinkedIn critique remains a human chore.
the verdict →
Structured resumes, cover letters, templates and PDF export, without charging rent on your employment history.
the verdict →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $2,352/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
