Last updated: October 2026
Sonara was one of the first AI auto-apply tools. It shut down suddenly in February 2024, then came back after being acquired. Here's where it stands in 2026.
What is Sonara AI?
Sonara is an AI job search tool that finds jobs and applies to them for you. After shutting down on 1 February 2024, it was acquired by BOLD, the company behind Zety and LiveCareer, and is live again in 2026.
How Sonara AI works
- Questionnaire: you describe your role and preferences.
- Daily matches: Sonara picks jobs for you each day.
- Auto-apply: after you approve a few trial applications, it applies automatically.
- Reviewers say it uses one resume for all roles and template cover letters.
Sonara AI pricing (October 2026)
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Trial | $2.95 for 14 days | Auto-renews into a paid plan |
| 4-weekly | $23.95 every 4 weeks | Billed 13 times a year |
| Annual | $71.40/year | Same features, lower cost |
Prices as reported in June 2026. Watch the trial: it renews automatically.
Sonara AI pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Easy setup | Trial converts to paid without clear notice |
| Saves hours of searching | Repeated or irrelevant jobs |
| Responsive support | Screening answers can be wrong |
Does Sonara AI work for jobs in India?
No. Sonara's listings and support focus on the US.
Say hi, answer a few questions about your role and pay, and Day finds matching jobs and applies for you. Free.
Chat with Day on WhatsAppHow Day works →Is Sonara AI worth it?
Sonara is a simple, hands-off option for entry- and mid-level US job seekers, and the trial is cheap. It rates 3.8/5 on Trustpilot from about 100 reviews. Set a reminder before the trial renews.
Sonara AI alternatives
- Jobright: stronger matching, US jobs.
- LazyApply: more volume, more errors.
- JobCopilot: applies on company career pages.
A free option built for India: Day
Day, Weekday's free AI job agent is a job agent that lives on WhatsApp. You chat with it like you would with a friend who works in hiring:
- It asks about you: your role, experience, skills, preferred city and expected pay.
- It searches Weekday's job portal for roles that match.
- It applies for you to the jobs that fit.
- It's free, with no app to install and no browser extension.
The difference from most auto-apply tools: Day covers Indian jobs, works inside an app you already use, and costs nothing.
FAQs
Is Sonara AI still working?
Yes. It shut down in February 2024 but was acquired by BOLD and is live in 2026.
How much does Sonara cost?
A 14-day trial for $2.95, then $23.95 every 4 weeks or $71.40 a year (as reported).
Does Sonara work in India?
No. It focuses on US jobs.
How do I avoid being charged after the Sonara trial?
Cancel before the 14-day trial ends; it renews automatically.
What is a free Sonara alternative?
Day, Weekday's free AI job agent on WhatsApp, finds matching jobs in India and applies for you.
