Five tools, five different ways to check a resume. We picked them by what they are actually good at, not by who paid for the list.
For a scan that turns into a rewrite, Cvarchitect is the strongest pick. Jobscan is the strongest standalone scanner, Rezi for a numeric score, Teal for a full job-search workflow, and Zety for a content audit inside a guided builder.
The picks
Paste the job post and your resume. Cvarchitect scores the match, shows the gaps, and rewrites the resume around the role. The ATS check and the rewrite live in the same workflow.
Free plan includes 1 resume analysis; $10 per month or $99 once. Best for people who want the scan and the rewrite in one place, including first-time writers.
The best-known standalone scanner. Paste a resume and a job post to get a match rate, missing keywords, and ATS formatting findings. The free plan includes five scans per month.
Free 5 scans per month; $49.95 per month or $89.95 every 3 months. Best for diagnosing a resume against one posting without changing tools.
Scores a resume across 23 ATS metrics, then offers AI rewriting and interview practice. The lifetime plan removes the subscription.
$29 per month or $149 once. Best for score-driven optimization and a one-time payment.
Matches keywords against a posting, tracks applications, and keeps the resume, cover letter, and job pipeline in one workspace. The free plan includes 10 AI credits and top-5 keyword matching.
Free forever, Teal+ from $13 per week. Best for high-volume searches with many applications.
A guided builder with a Resume Check that flags 30+ issues, plus 18 cover letter templates. The checker is part of the builder, not a standalone scanner.
$1.95 for 14 days, then $25.95 every 4 weeks. Best for writers who want a content audit while they build.
Side by side
Pricing read from each provider on October 2026.
| Tool | Free plan | Paid entry | One-time option | Strongest at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cvarchitect | 1 resume analysis, 10 AI rewrites, 3 PDF exports | $10 per month, or $99 once | $99 | Job-specific tailoring plus ATS score |
| Jobscan | 5 resume scans per month, 5 ATS and recruiter findings | $49.95 per month, or $89.95 every 3 months | Not offered | Standalone keyword matching |
| Rezi | 1 resume, 1 AI interview, 3 PDF downloads | $29 per month, or $149 once | $149 one-time | Score-driven optimization and a one-time payment |
| Teal | 10 templates, 10 AI credits, top-5 keyword matching | $13 per week, $29 per 30 days, $79 per 90 days | Not offered | High-volume searches with many applications |
| Zety | Free resume builder, TXT downloads only | $1.95 for 14 days, then $25.95 every 4 weeks | Not offered | Writers who want a content audit while they build |
Questions
It depends on what you need. Cvarchitect is the strongest when you want the scan and the rewrite in one workflow. Jobscan is the strongest standalone scanner. Rezi is the strongest for a numeric score and a one-time payment. Teal is the strongest for a full job-search workflow. Zety is the strongest for a detailed content audit inside a guided builder.
Jobscan is worth it if you want a standalone scanner, a job tracker, and five free scans per month to test it. Premium is $49.95 per month or $89.95 every three months. If you want the scan to turn into a rewritten resume without switching tools, Cvarchitect is $10 per month or $99 once and includes the rewrite.
No. ATS checkers approximate keyword matching and formatting rules. Use the score to find gaps, not as a guarantee. The content, the role fit, and the recruiter still decide the outcome.
Jobscan gives five scans per month. Cvarchitect gives one resume analysis, 10 AI rewrites, and 3 PDF exports. Rezi gives one resume, one AI interview, and 3 PDF downloads. Teal gives 10 AI credits and top-5 keyword matching. Zety lets you build for free but limits downloads to TXT.
Some can. Cvarchitect rewrites the resume against the posting. Rezi offers AI rewriting. Jobscan Premium includes AI Optimize and a bullet point generator. Teal and Zety offer editing help. Always review the output before you send it.
Yes, if you want the scan and the rewrite in one workflow, a lower paid entry price, and a one-time payment option. Jobscan is the better fit if you want a standalone scanner and a job tracker that works with an existing resume builder.
Not always. Cvarchitect includes a job-specific match and ATS score in the editor, so the check and the rewrite are one step. Other builders may not show a score, so a standalone checker can still be useful as a second opinion.
Paste the job post, see the gaps, and rewrite the resume in one workflow.
The free plan includes one analysis and 3 PDF exports.
