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24 alternatives to Merlin

Apply to tons of jobs with a tap, and chat with employers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Merlin launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Jobstart▲204

   Chat with ambitious people about their careers

   2015 · jobstart.co · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Matches by Drafted▲92

   Connect your network to great jobs in one-click

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   StartupJob.me▲146

   Job Candidate Newsletter. Get your resume to 50+ startups

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   ResumeBot▲118

   Create your Resume over Chat

   2017 · resume.hellotars.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   WorkTies▲91

   Tinder for job search with referral bonus

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   JoBot▲75

   Conversational job application

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Gather▲84

   Meet new people around you and tap to start chatting!

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   CareerStack▲166

   Curated directory of job search resources & tools

   2016 · careerstack.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Refer Me Please▲150

   The Home for Job Referrals

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    JobHive▲69

    Meet candidates w/ video applications from lots of job sites

    2014 · jobhive.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Waved▲108

    Voxer meets TapTalk: the fastest way to say a lot

    2014 · waved.io · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Jobspotting▲66

    Personalised matches based on you

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Pie▲103

    Chat for work

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Tapster▲172

    Get anything from 40+ on-demand services, in a few taps.

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Presumi▲210

    Apply for jobs... with superpowers.

    2016 · presumi.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Job Pal▲106

    Chat and apply directly for jobs from within Messenger

    2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    OnboardIQ▲148

    Simplified hiring for on-demand workforces

    2015 · onboardiq.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Job Intros by Drafted▲106

    Search jobs through your network

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pursue▲124

    Private job networking app for young professionals

    2017 · pursueapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Quiply ▲75

    Share your workplace experiences and have your voice heard

    2015 · fwe.us.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Careerline▲75

    Your personal career toolbox

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Tact▲73

    Capture your important work conversations.

    2014 · tactile.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Startup Institute▲86

    Career Accelerator

    2014 · startupinstitute.com · its alternatives →

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    Poachable▲78

    Anonymously explore career opportunities.

    2014 · poachable.co · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →