Quick verdict: Choose VeloApply if you want per-job AI resume tailoring, deeper autofill (EEO, custom dropdowns), and half the price ($19 vs $40/mo). Choose Zety if you want a mature, free autofill extension with a large user community and unlimited free form-filling.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | VeloApply | Zety |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $19/mo | $39.99/mo (Pro) |
| Free tier | 5 applications, no card | Unlimited autofill (no AI) |
| AI resume tailoring | Per-job rewrite + second-AI review | No per-job tailoring (same profile everywhere) |
| AI cover letters | Per-job AI generated | Pro only |
| Fit score | Yes, scored before applying | No |
| Autofill depth | Full: EEO, dropdowns, shadow DOM, visa, work auth | Basic fields (~70-90% by platform) |
| Auto-fill on page open | Yes, automatic | No, manual click |
| Queue / batch apply | Yes, one-click-per-job | No |
| Chrome users | New (2026 launch) | 1M+ installs |
| Job tracker | Kanban board + table + metrics | Basic tracker + referral tools |
| Company discovery | 516+ companies | Yes (smaller set) |
| Free tools | 15 PDF & image tools | No |
| Money-back guarantee | 30-day | No explicit guarantee |
Where VeloApply wins
1. Price, half the cost
VeloApply costs $19/month. Zety Pro costs $39.99/month. For AI tailoring and deep autofill, VeloApply saves you $252 per year. On the annual plan ($99/yr), the effective rate is $8.25/month, 79% less than Zety Pro.
2. Per-job AI tailoring
Zety sends the same profile to every job. VeloApply rewrites your resume for each specific job description, matching keywords and requirements. A second AI then reviews the draft for accuracy. This is the difference between 100 generic applications and 100 tailored ones.
3. Autofill depth
Zety handles basic fields well. VeloApply goes further: EEO questions (gender, ethnicity, veteran, disability), work authorization, visa sponsorship, custom Workday/Greenhouse dropdowns, and "how did you hear about us." These last-page fields determine whether your application is complete.
4. Queue mode
Analyze multiple jobs, then launch them all. Each tab auto-fills and waits for your one-click submit. Zety has no batch applying feature.
Where Zety wins
1. Free tier generosity
Zety offers unlimited free autofill, no cap, no card. VeloApply's free tier is 5 applications. For pure form-filling without AI tailoring, Zety's free tier is hard to beat.
2. Massive user base
With 1M+ Chrome installs and years of trust, Zety has social proof that VeloApply, as a 2026 launch, is still building. If third-party validation matters to you, Zety has the track record.
3. Referral tools
Zety includes tools to find referrals at companies, a feature VeloApply does not yet offer.
The bottom line
If your bottleneck is typing speed and you want free autofill, Zety is excellent. If your bottleneck is application quality, getting past ATS filters, standing out to recruiters, VeloApply's per-job tailoring and deeper autofill will produce better results at a lower price. Many job seekers use Zety's free tier alongside VeloApply for the best of both.