💡 SaaS Idea: JobTrackr Pro – job application pipeline with ATS-grade features

A web app to track job applications, auto-capture postings, parse JDs, and remind follow-ups. Chrome extension to clip listings, email sync for status updates, and exportable reports for career coaches. Competitors: Huntr, Teal; existence on AlternativeTo proves demand and willingness to pay for premium features.

Platform: web

Why it's a good idea?

1. Evidence of demand

Keyword data (Google)

  • “job application tracker” – 3 600 searches / mo – Difficulty 10 (very low)
  • “job application tracker google sheets” – 1 000 / mo – Difficulty 1
  • “job application tracker template” – 480 / mo – Difficulty 0
  • “job application tracker excel” – 480 / mo – Difficulty 0
  • “job search tracker” – 390 / mo – Difficulty 13

=> Several core keywords are above the 500-search threshold and all sit well under the <30 difficulty rule. CPC values (up to $34) indicate commercial intent.

Forum / social chatter

  • Multiple recent Reddit threads (“Is Teal worth the upgrade?” – r/jobs, 2024; “Huntr vs Teal” – r/jobsearchhacks, 2025) show ongoing comparisons, complaints and purchasing decisions. Users discuss paying $29–$40 / mo and ask for better trackers.
  • Product Hunt and AlternativeTo pages for Huntr, Teal, Careerflow, Simplify etc. have thousands of up-votes and reviews, demonstrating active interest.

2. Competitive landscape

Main vertical-specific competitors (Web + Chrome extension):

  • Huntr – Free tier + $40/mo “Pro” (unlimited AI resumes, cover letters, advanced insights).
  • Teal – Free tier + $29/mo “Teal+” (AI resume builder...
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