Quick Apply vs. Autopilot

Quick Apply submits one job on demand; Autopilot applies continuously and hands-free. Here's how to choose and how they work together.

Written By Aplyr Support

Last updated 1 day ago

  • Quick Apply submits a single job the moment you click it — perfect for that one role you really want.
  • Autopilot runs in the background, continuously finding matches and applying for you so you don't have to.
  • They share the same profile, resume, and email setup, so you can use both — hand-pick a few standouts while Autopilot keeps your volume up.

Both tools get you applied with Aplyr; the difference is how much you do yourself. Quick Apply is deliberate and one-off. Autopilot is hands-off and continuous. Most people end up using a mix of the two.

When to use each

Quick Apply

Quick Apply submits one application instantly from Search or Today's Matches. Choose it when:

  • You found a specific role you care about and want to apply right now.
  • You're browsing and want full control over exactly which jobs go out.
  • You want to apply to something Autopilot's filters might not have surfaced.

You'll need a complete profile, a default resume, and connected email to verify applications. See How Quick Apply works for details.

Autopilot

Autopilot continuously finds matching jobs and applies on your behalf on a schedule. Choose it when:

  • You want consistent daily volume without opening each listing.
  • You're happy to set your roles, locations, and preferences once and let Aplyr run.
  • You want applications to keep going while you're busy or offline.

Autopilot offers two modes: Review Queue, where you approve each job before it submits, and Fully Automated, where it submits on its own. See Getting started with Autopilot.

💡 Tip New to Autopilot? Start in Review Queue so you can see exactly what it would apply to, then switch to Fully Automated once you're comfortable with the matches.

Using both together

Quick Apply and Autopilot share the same profile, resume, email source, and credit system, so you can run them together — let Autopilot build steady volume while you Quick Apply standout roles. Both tools respect your daily limits, credits, and pausing settings, and all applications land in your Tracker.

Good to know

  • Higher plans grant more monthly credits and a higher daily Autopilot limit. Check your current allowance on the Billing page.
  • You can pause Autopilot anytime; your filters and preferences are saved for next time.
  • If something isn't submitting from either tool, see Application didn't go through.