JobFoxly vs Teal: which one should you use?

The summary

What is Teal?

Teal is a job search tool. It started as a resume builder. Over time it added a job tracker and other features. A lot of people use it to build a better resume.

Teal has a free plan. The paid plan is called Teal+. As of Teal's pricing page, it is billed at $13 per week, $29 per month, or $79 per quarter — there is no annual plan.

What is JobFoxly?

JobFoxly is a job application tracker. You add a job. You set a follow-up date. You write notes after your interview. JobFoxly keeps everything in one place.

JobFoxly also has AI tools. It can help you write a cover letter. It can check if your resume matches the job. It is free to start.

How do they compare?

Feature	JobFoxly	Teal
Job application tracker	Yes	Yes
Follow-up reminders	Yes	Yes
Interview notes	Yes	Yes
Recruiter/contact tracking	Yes	Yes
Resume builder	No	Yes
AI cover letter	Yes	Paid only
ATS check	Yes	Yes
Free plan	Yes (3 active jobs)	Yes
Names its AI provider + signed DPA	Yes (Mistral, EU)	No (unnamed providers)
Data stored in Europe	Yes	No
AI trained on your data	Never	Yes, anonymized

What does Teal do well?

Teal is good at helping you build a resume. It has templates. It has tips. If you want to improve your CV, Teal is a solid choice.

Teal also shows you job matches. You can see how well your resume fits a job before you apply. That is useful.

Where does Teal fall short?

Teal's paid plan is priced by the week, month, or quarter, with no annual option. At $13 a week, paying for more than a couple of months can add up to more than a year of many other tools' plans.

Teal's own privacy policy says your career content may be used to improve its AI models, in an anonymized form, and that your data is processed in the United States. It does not name which AI providers it works with.

What does JobFoxly do well?

JobFoxly is built for tracking. You add a job. You set a follow-up date. You get a reminder. You never miss the right moment to contact a recruiter again.

JobFoxly also has AI tools. They use Mistral AI. Mistral has signed an agreement with JobFoxly. Your data is never used to train AI. All data is stored on servers in Europe.

Where does JobFoxly fall short?

JobFoxly does not have a resume builder. If you want to build a new resume from scratch, you need another tool for that.

Which one should you choose?

Choose Teal if you want to build a better resume and you already have a system for tracking your applications.

Choose JobFoxly if you want to track your applications, get follow-up reminders and use AI tools without worrying about your data.

Most people who are actively searching for a job benefit most from a good tracker. That is where JobFoxly wins.

Is JobFoxly free?

Yes. JobFoxly is free to start. You do not need a credit card. The free plan covers up to 3 active jobs, with follow-up dates and notes included. If you need more than 3 active jobs, Pro starts at €14.99 per month.

Does Teal have a free plan?

Yes. Teal has a free plan. But some features are locked behind the paid plan. Teal+ is billed at $13 per week, $29 per month, or $79 per quarter — there is no annual plan.