AI job search automation has gone from a novelty to a mainstream job search strategy. But most tools were built for US and European markets — they miss the boards that Indian job seekers actually use. This comparison covers the tools available to Indian professionals in 2026.
What to look for in an AI job search tool
- Indian board coverage — Does it search Naukri, iimjobs, and Hirist? These are essential for the Indian market
- Resume tailoring — Does it rewrite your resume per job description, or blast the same CV everywhere?
- Privacy — Does your resume go to the tool's servers, or does everything run locally?
- Price — What does it actually cost in INR?
- Free trial — Can you test it before committing?
Full comparison table
| Feature | Scout (agentco.in) | LoopCV | LazyApply | JobCopilot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (INR) | ₹499 | ~₹900 (€9.99) | ~₹700 ($8.25) | ~₹1,600 ($19) |
| Lifetime plan | ₹4,499 once | No | $99/yr only | No |
| Free trial | 1 full run free | Limited | 30-day refund | No |
| Naukri | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| iimjobs | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hirist | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total boards | 30+ simultaneously | 30+ (sequential) | 4 only | 20+ |
| Resume tailored per JD | ✓ Every application | ✗ Same CV | ✗ Same CV | Basic reorder |
| Data stays private | ✓ Runs locally | ✗ Cloud | ✗ Cloud | ✗ Cloud |
| Chrome extension required | No — native agent | No | Yes | Partial |
Tool-by-tool breakdown
1. Scout by AgentCo — Best overall for India
Price: ₹499/month · ₹4,499 lifetime · First run free
Scout is the only AI job search tool built specifically for the Indian market. It's a Claude Code plugin that runs locally on your computer — your resume never touches any server. It searches 30+ sources simultaneously each night, scores each role against your profile, rewrites your resume for every match, and submits automatically.
The key differentiator is Naukri and iimjobs support. No other automated tool in 2026 covers these boards. For Indian professionals in product, tech, finance, or consulting, this matters enormously.
agentco.in · Install: curl -fsSL https://agentco.in/install.sh | bash
2. LoopCV — Good for US/Europe, limited for India
Price: €9.99/month (~₹900)
LoopCV works well for LinkedIn and Indeed. It covers 30+ boards globally but none of the Indian-specific ones. Resume tailoring is limited — it submits your CV largely as-is. Best suited for professionals targeting international roles who don't need Naukri.
3. LazyApply — Chrome extension, limited boards
Price: ~₹700/month ($8.25)
LazyApply is a Chrome extension that auto-fills application forms on LinkedIn and a few other boards. It covers only 4 boards (vs Scout's 11+), requires Chrome to stay open during runs, and doesn't tailor resumes. It can be detected and blocked by some ATS systems. Not suitable for Indian boards.
4. JobCopilot — Most expensive, no Indian boards
Price: $19/month (~₹1,600)
JobCopilot is the most expensive option and offers basic resume reordering rather than full tailoring. Good board coverage globally, but zero support for Naukri, iimjobs, or Hirist. At 3× Scout's price, difficult to recommend for Indian job seekers.
Which tool is right for you?
- Targeting India (Naukri, iimjobs, Hirist): Scout is your only real option
- Targeting global/international roles only: LoopCV or Scout both work; Scout tailors better
- Budget-sensitive: Scout at ₹499/month is the cheapest; lifetime at ₹4,499 pays itself back in 9 months
- Privacy-conscious: Scout is the only tool that runs fully locally
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