Is Teal's free tier good enough?

For job tracking — yes. For resume building and AI features — it gets restrictive fast. Teal+ ($29/mo or $9/wk) unlocks unlimited AI assist and the full template library. The free tier is best treated as an extended trial.

Does Teal have an ATS scorer?

Yes. Teal's 'Matching Mode' compares your resume to a pasted job description and surfaces missing keywords. ResumeKit's ATS scorer does the same plus suggests specific phrasing rewrites; both are useful, neither replaces a human read.

Can I use Teal and ResumeKit together?

Yes. Common workflow: build the resume in ResumeKit (free, in-browser, ATS templates), import the PDF into Teal for tracking and per-job tailoring. Skip the Teal+ AI gate by using ResumeKit's AI assist instead.

What's the difference between Teal and a Notion job tracker?

Teal is purpose-built — Chrome extension that scrapes job postings, salary insights, integrated resume tailoring. A Notion or Airtable tracker is more flexible but you maintain it yourself. Teal earns its money if you value the time saved.

All comparisons · Updated January 2026

ResumeKit vs Teal — which resume builder is better in 2026?

Teal and ResumeKit overlap on the resume + ATS-scorer combo, but they're aimed at different jobs. Teal bundles a job tracker, contact CRM, and Chrome extension into a single job-search workspace — it wants to be home base for your whole search. ResumeKit is a focused builder and a bag of utilities. Which one fits depends on how much workflow you want bolted on.

Feature	ResumeKit	Teal
Pricing	Free. No signup, no watermark, no paid tier.	Free tier with limits. Teal+ at $29/mo or $9/wk.
Free PDF download	Yes	Yes
ATS-friendly templates	25	10+
AI writing assist	Yes	Partial
Built-in ATS scorer	Yes	Yes
Files stay in your browser	Yes	No
DOCX export	Yes	Yes
Cover letters included	Yes	Partial
Bundled PDF utility tools	Yes	No

Pick ResumeKit when

You want a focused resume builder, an ATS scorer, and a stack of free PDF tools — without paying for the AI features you actually want to use. ResumeKit's AI assist is included on every field; Teal gates unlimited AI behind the $29/mo Teal+.

Try the ResumeKit builder

Pick Teal when

You want a single dashboard that holds your resume, every job you've saved, every recruiter contact, and a Chrome extension that grabs job postings as you browse. If you're running a high-volume search and need tracking, Teal earns its subscription.

Go to Teal

ResumeKit — pros & cons

ResumeKit is a free, privacy-first resume builder with 25 ATS-tested templates, AI writing assist, and a built-in ATS scorer. Everything runs in the browser — resume drafts, PDF operations, and AI requests all stay on the user's device or move through a model API without persistent storage. Bundled with 30+ free PDF utilities (merge, split, compress, OCR, sign, etc.).

Pros

· Completely free with no paywall on PDF download
· 25 ATS-friendly templates spanning modern, professional, creative, academic, federal, international styles
· Built-in ATS scorer that compares resume vs job description
· Documents process in-browser — files never upload to a server
· Bundled with 30+ free PDF tools (merge, split, compress, OCR, etc.)
· AI assist on every field with rewrite/expand/shorten options

Cons

· Newer brand — smaller template library than 5-year-old incumbents
· No human resume-writing service
· No native mobile app (web-only, works on mobile browsers)

Teal — pros & cons

Teal is a job-search platform that bundles a resume builder with job tracking, contact CRM, and AI-powered match scoring. The free tier includes basic resume building and a limited ATS match feature; the Teal+ plan ($29/mo) unlocks unlimited AI features and templates.

Pros

· Strong ATS match-scoring against pasted job descriptions
· Integrated job tracker and contact CRM
· 10+ ATS-friendly templates

Cons

· Many features (unlimited AI, advanced templates) gated behind Teal+
· Heavier UX than a focused resume builder — bundles tracker and CRM
· No in-browser privacy mode (data lives on Teal servers)
· No PDF utility suite

Frequently asked questions

Is Teal's free tier good enough?: For job tracking — yes. For resume building and AI features — it gets restrictive fast. Teal+ ($29/mo or $9/wk) unlocks unlimited AI assist and the full template library. The free tier is best treated as an extended trial.
Does Teal have an ATS scorer?: Yes. Teal's 'Matching Mode' compares your resume to a pasted job description and surfaces missing keywords. ResumeKit's ATS scorer does the same plus suggests specific phrasing rewrites; both are useful, neither replaces a human read.
Can I use Teal and ResumeKit together?: Yes. Common workflow: build the resume in ResumeKit (free, in-browser, ATS templates), import the PDF into Teal for tracking and per-job tailoring. Skip the Teal+ AI gate by using ResumeKit's AI assist instead.
What's the difference between Teal and a Notion job tracker?: Teal is purpose-built — Chrome extension that scrapes job postings, salary insights, integrated resume tailoring. A Notion or Airtable tracker is more flexible but you maintain it yourself. Teal earns its money if you value the time saved.