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I built an AI tool that tailors cover letters AND resumes to each job — $0 to launch, looking for feedback

Hey IH! 👋

I'm building ApplyFaster (https://applyfaster.ai) — an AI-powered tool that generates tailored cover letters and optimizes resumes for specific job postings.

The problem: Job seekers spend 30-45 minutes customizing each application. Most give up and send the same generic materials everywhere. Cover letter generators exist, but nobody's doing resume tailoring well.

What makes us different: Resume tailoring. Most AI cover letter tools stop at generating a letter. ApplyFaster also analyzes your resume against each job description and suggests specific changes — reordering sections, highlighting relevant experience, matching the language of the posting.

How it works:

  1. Paste a job posting (URL or text)
  2. Upload or paste your resume
  3. Pick your tone (professional / confident / conversational / enthusiastic)
  4. Get a tailored cover letter + resume optimization in ~15 seconds

Tech stack:

  • Next.js + Vercel (frontend + hosting)
  • Claude AI via Anthropic API (generation)
  • Stripe (payments)
  • Stateless by design — no database needed

Business model: Freemium

  • $3 single use
  • $12/month unlimited
  • First generation free

Current status:

  • Live and functional (~4 weeks)
  • 55 blog articles for SEO
  • Listed on 20+ directories (Capterra, SaaSHub, ToolPilot, etc.)
  • Pre-revenue — focusing on product quality and distribution
  • ~90 page views/week (organic + direct)

What I'm looking for:

  • Feedback on the product and landing page
  • Thoughts on pricing ($3 single / $12 monthly — too high? too low?)
  • Distribution ideas beyond SEO and directories
  • Whether resume tailoring as a differentiator resonates

Would love honest feedback from this community. What would make you try it?

on April 8, 2026