Apply Online vs JS Job Manager
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| Feature | Apply Online v2.7.1.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.1/5 Visit Details | JS Job Manager v2.0.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 3.6/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 2,000+ | 100+ |
| Last updated | September 28, 2026 | November 22, 2025 |
| Editions | ApplyOnline · ApplyOnline add-ons ($) | JS Jobs Manager · JS Jobs Pro ($) |
| Pros | Drag-and-drop application form builder with file attachment fields; Several ad types, each with its own shortcode; Dedicated manager role for reviewing applications | Employer and job seeker control panels by shortcode; Admin approval for companies, jobs and resumes; Activity log of main actions and resume export |
| Cons | Applicant tracking, conditional fields and captcha need paid add-ons; Email notifications rely on the host mail server | Many settings are marked Pro Version Only in the admin; Pro installer and demo import contact the vendor's servers; Google Maps features need a Google Maps API key |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Multiple ad types with their own filters, Shortcodes for ad archive, single ad and form, Email notification to recipients on new application, Application manager capability set, Security nonce on application forms, Attachment links on applications, Paid add-on updates through a licence key ($) | Employer control panel shortcode, Job seeker control panel shortcode, Job search shortcode, Activity log of main actions, Export of applied resumes, Google Maps on job listings, Google reCAPTCHA on forms |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Polylang | — |
| Other | ApplyOnline add-on update server ($) | Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | — |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 6.5.3 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | — | maps.googleapis.com, setup.joomsky.com, www.google.com |
| Shortcodes | 7 | 25 |