ProfVault vs Simplify
Verdict: Both autofill job applications for free with no limit; pick Simplify if you want a job board, a tracker and an auto-apply bot, and pick ProfVault if you want cheaper AI answers, stored work-authorization answers and a document vault, with no auto-submit at all.
An honest, dated comparison of two free job application autofill extensions, with a source link for every Simplify fact.
Who should pick which
Pick Simplify if…
- You want job discovery in the same tool: Simplify matches you to openings and curates job lists.
- You want an application tracker that fills itself as you apply, plus Gmail integration, for free.
- You want Autopilot, a paid option that tailors, fills and submits applications for you.
- You use Edge, Brave or Arc, or you want an iPhone app: Simplify supports Chromium browsers and ships an iOS app with a Safari extension.
Pick ProfVault if…
- You want AI help on custom questions without paying $39.99 a month: ProfVault Pro is $24/month and Job Sprint is $9.99/week.
- You need sponsorship and work-authorization questions answered the same way every time (H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT).
- You want your resumes, certificates, visas and transcripts stored in one encrypted vault next to your profile.
- You never want a tool that can submit for you: ProfVault has no auto-submit mode on any plan.
- You use Firefox: ProfVault ships a full Firefox add-on built from the same code as the Chrome extension.
ProfVault vs Simplify, side by side
Last verified: 2026-11-02. Every Simplify fact links to the page on simplify.jobs it came from. ProfVault prices are USD list prices.
| Feature | ProfVault | Simplify |
|---|---|---|
| Autofill on job applications | Free and unlimited | Free, no limit on applications Source |
| Paid plan price | Job Sprint $9.99/week, Pro $24/month, $59 per 3 months | Simplify+ $19.99/week, $39.99/month, $89.99 per 3 months Source |
| AI answers to custom questions | On 10 applications a month free; unlimited on paid plans | Requires Simplify+ Source |
| AI resume tailoring and cover letters | Paid plans (AI credits); 7-day trial with 5 credits | Requires Simplify+ Source |
| Who presses Submit | Always you. No auto-submit mode | You, with Copilot. Autopilot (Simplify+) submits for you without a review step Source |
| Supported ATS | 80+ platforms incl. Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo | 100+ job boards and portals incl. Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS, Taleo, Lever Source |
| Browsers and apps | Chrome and Firefox | Chrome and Chromium browsers; Firefox in beta; iPhone app with Safari extension Source |
| Job matching and tracker | Job recommendations, free | Job matches and tracker, free Source |
| Document vault | Yes, 20MB free (resumes, certificates, visas, IDs) | Resume uploads; keeping several needs Simplify+ Source |
Autofill on job applications
- ProfVault
- Free and unlimited
- Simplify
- Free, no limit on applications Source
Paid plan price
- ProfVault
- Job Sprint $9.99/week, Pro $24/month, $59 per 3 months
- Simplify
- Simplify+ $19.99/week, $39.99/month, $89.99 per 3 months Source
AI answers to custom questions
- ProfVault
- On 10 applications a month free; unlimited on paid plans
- Simplify
- Requires Simplify+ Source
AI resume tailoring and cover letters
- ProfVault
- Paid plans (AI credits); 7-day trial with 5 credits
- Simplify
- Requires Simplify+ Source
Who presses Submit
- ProfVault
- Always you. No auto-submit mode
- Simplify
- You, with Copilot. Autopilot (Simplify+) submits for you without a review step Source
Supported ATS
- ProfVault
- 80+ platforms incl. Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo
- Simplify
- 100+ job boards and portals incl. Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS, Taleo, Lever Source
Browsers and apps
- ProfVault
- Chrome and Firefox
- Simplify
- Chrome and Chromium browsers; Firefox in beta; iPhone app with Safari extension Source
Job matching and tracker
- ProfVault
- Job recommendations, free
- Simplify
- Job matches and tracker, free Source
Document vault
- ProfVault
- Yes, 20MB free (resumes, certificates, visas, IDs)
- Simplify
- Resume uploads; keeping several needs Simplify+ Source
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ProfVault vs Simplify: FAQ
Is Simplify free?
Simplify's autofill, application tracker, job matches and basic resume builder are free, with no limit on how many applications you autofill. AI resume tailoring, cover letters, AI answers and Autopilot need Simplify+, which costs $19.99 a week, $39.99 a month or $89.99 for 3 months (checked on simplify.jobs on 2026-11-02).
What is the best free Simplify alternative?
If you mainly need free autofill, ProfVault matches Simplify: unlimited autofill on 80+ ATS platforms in Chrome and Firefox at no cost. It differs by storing work-authorization answers once, keeping your documents in an encrypted vault, and charging less for AI answers ($9.99/week or $24/month).
Is ProfVault cheaper than Simplify+?
Yes, at list prices. ProfVault Job Sprint is $9.99/week vs $19.99 for Simplify+, Pro is $24/month vs $39.99, and 3 months is $59 vs $89.99. The plans include different things: Simplify+ adds Autopilot and referral tools; ProfVault adds AI credits for tailored resumes and cover letters.
Does either tool submit applications for me?
ProfVault never submits; you review the filled values and click Submit yourself. Simplify Copilot also leaves Submit to you, but Simplify+ includes Autopilot, which fills and submits applications without a review step.
Can I use Simplify and ProfVault together?
Yes. Many job seekers use Simplify to find and track jobs and ProfVault to fill the application. Run one autofill extension at a time on a page so they don't overwrite each other.
Try ProfVault free
Unlimited autofill on Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS and 80+ more. You review every value and press Submit yourself.
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