HireWire vs Huntr
Huntr is a polished cloud platform with AI résumé tools. HireWire is a free, no-account, browser-only alternative for people who would rather their job search not live on someone else’s server.
Verdict
- Huntr is the better fit if you want an all-in-one cloud suite: a Chrome job clipper that saves jobs from any site, application autofill, AI résumé tailoring and cover letters, document storage, a mobile app and sync across devices. The free plan tracks up to 100 jobs. Pro is $40/month.
- HireWire is the better fit if privacy and price come first. There is no account, nothing is stored on a server, and the core app is free; only the optional AI fit score is paid, as a one-time pass rather than a subscription. It also finds jobs for you from 55 public feeds and scores them. It has no clipper and no autofill. Every pass includes Reach out drafts (a short email to the hiring manager, LinkedIn note and follow-up; 1 free); AI cover letters and tailored CV drafts come with the optional Pass Plus (€29 for 30 days, one-time), and encrypted sync with any pass.
Side-by-side
| HireWire | Huntr | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free core. Optional AI fit score: 3 free, then €9 for 7 days or €19 for 30 days (one-time) | Free plan. Pro $40/month, $90 per 3 months or $160 per 6 months |
| Tracking limit | None set (limited only by browser storage) | Free: up to 100 jobs. Pro: unlimited |
| Account | None | Sign-up required |
| Where your data lives | Your browser (localStorage + IndexedDB) | Huntr’s cloud. Its policy lists third parties for authentication, payments (Stripe), site analytics, AI content creation, data storage, hosting, email and support |
| Cookies | None | Uses cookies “to collect information about you and your activity” |
| Sells data | No data to sell. Analytics counts feature use only | Says it “will never sell your personal data” |
| Finds jobs for you | Yes: 55 public feeds, ranked by match score | You save jobs from job sites with the Chrome clipper |
| Save a job from any website | No. Only postings on the wire | Yes: Chrome job clipper |
| Match scoring | Skills, salary floor (12 currencies), freshness, remote, blocked keywords | Résumé-to-job matching (basic on Free, advanced on Pro) |
| AI résumé and cover letters | Pass Plus (€29 / 30 days, one-time) or your own Anthropic key: cover letter, tailored CV draft, interview prep, negotiation script | Yes. Unlimited on Pro, a few credits on Free |
| Application autofill | No | Yes (Chrome extension) |
| Contacts | Per-job contacts and a People ledger | Contact tracker (unlimited on Free) |
| Metrics | Funnel conversion, days per stage, source yield, offer comparison | Basic job insights on Free. Advanced metrics on Pro |
| Document storage | No | Up to 100 uploads on Free, unlimited on Pro |
| Mobile / multi-device | Works in a mobile browser. Installable web app. End-to-end encrypted sync with any pass, or a free JSON backup | Mobile app and cloud sync |
| Export your data | Full JSON backup, plus .md, .json and .csv exports | Not verified |
Huntr facts are from huntr.co/pricing and huntr.co/privacy, checked 2026-10-14. Prices are in USD and may change.
Why someone looks for a Huntr alternative
The two common reasons are cost and data. Huntr Pro costs $40 a month. The free plan caps tracking at 100 jobs, which an active search can reach in a few weeks. And a cloud tracker holds a detailed record of your search: who you applied to, your notes, your résumé. That record sits under an account with a list of service providers. For many people that’s fine. For people searching while still employed, or who simply don’t want that record held anywhere, a local tool is the cleaner option.
What you give up by switching to HireWire
Be clear-eyed about the gaps. HireWire can’t clip a job from LinkedIn or a company site. It only tracks postings that appear on its feeds, which lean towards remote and tech roles. Its free CV builder is basic (four templates, PDF, no AI tailoring); AI cover letters and CV drafts need Pass Plus or your own key; Reach out drafts to hiring managers come with any pass (first one free). If you rely on the clipper or autofill daily, Huntr will save you more time.
What you gain
You get a tracker with no sign-up, no cap and no subscription, where everything you type stays on your device. You also get job discovery built in: an hourly-refreshed, ranked list from 55 feeds, filtered by your salary floor and blocked locations, with a follow-up draft when an application goes quiet.
FAQ
Is HireWire a free alternative to Huntr?
Yes, for job tracking and discovery. HireWire is free with no account and no job limit. It doesn’t replace Huntr’s résumé builder, Chrome clipper or autofill.
Does Huntr require an account?
Yes. Huntr’s free and Pro plans both start with a sign-up, and your data is stored in Huntr’s cloud.
How much is Huntr Pro?
Per huntr.co/pricing (checked 2026-10-14): $40 billed monthly, $90 every 3 months, or $160 every 6 months.
Can I import my Huntr data into HireWire?
No. HireWire has no importer for other trackers. Keep your Huntr history in a spreadsheet and start fresh in HireWire for new roles.
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