What is LazyApply?
LazyApply is a job application automation tool that uses a Chrome extension to auto-fill and submit applications on LinkedIn Easy Apply, Indeed, and Glassdoor. You set your preferences once, and it blasts applications on your behalf — typically hundreds per day. It does not score applications against your CV or tailor them per role.
LazyApply vs Atlas Job — Feature Comparison
| Feature | LazyApply | Atlas Job |
|---|---|---|
| ATS scoring | ❌ None | ✅ Per-job score |
| CV tailoring per job | ❌ Same CV for all | ✅ Tailored per role |
| UK job boards | ⚠️ LinkedIn + Indeed only | ✅ 8 UK boards incl. Reed, Totaljobs |
| Application volume | ✅ High (100s/day) | ⚠️ Quality-filtered subset |
| Risk of LinkedIn ban | 🔴 High — TOS violation | ✅ No automation on LinkedIn |
| Cover letter per job | ❌ Generic template | ✅ AI-drafted per role |
| Price | $249 one-time or $99/mo (~£197/£79) | Free beta · £9.99/mo Pro |
The Problem with Mass Auto-Apply
LazyApply's core promise — apply to hundreds of jobs automatically — sounds appealing but has a fundamental flaw: most UK recruiters and ATS systems flag spray-and-pray applications. A generic CV submitted to 200 roles scores poorly on keyword matching, gets filtered out by ATS, and damages your standing with individual employers who see you applied to a role you are clearly unqualified for.
More importantly, LinkedIn explicitly prohibits automated applications in its Terms of Service. Accounts using tools like LazyApply are regularly restricted or permanently banned.
Atlas Job's Approach: Quality Over Volume
Atlas Job takes the opposite approach. It searches eight UK boards for roles that match your CV, scores each one before you apply, tailors your CV to lift the ATS score for that specific role, and drafts a personalised cover letter. You apply to fewer roles — but roles where you have a genuine match score above the ATS threshold.
A 75/100 ATS score on 15 targeted applications consistently outperforms a 30/100 score on 300 spray-and-pray applications in terms of interview conversion rate.
Verdict
LazyApply optimises for volume. Atlas Job optimises for conversion. For UK job seekers who want actual interviews rather than application receipts, Atlas Job is the right tool. The price difference is also stark: LazyApply charges £197 one-time or £79/month; Atlas Job's Pro tier is £9.99/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LazyApply safe to use on LinkedIn?
No. LinkedIn's Terms of Service prohibit automated actions including automated job applications. Accounts using LazyApply are regularly flagged and restricted. Atlas Job does not automate actions on LinkedIn — it reads publicly available listings and lets you apply manually.
Does LazyApply work for UK jobs?
LazyApply works on LinkedIn Easy Apply and Indeed UK. It does not support Reed, Totaljobs, CV-Library, or Adzuna — the boards with the highest volume of UK-only job postings, particularly for non-tech industries.
What is a better alternative to LazyApply for UK job seekers?
Atlas Job. It searches more UK boards, scores each role against your CV before you apply, tailors your CV per job, and drafts outreach — all without violating any platform's Terms of Service.