At $49.95 per month, Jobscan is one of the most expensive resume scanners on the market. SkillSyncer delivers the same core scanning: keyword matching, match scoring, ATS checking, and AI optimization, at $14.95 per month. That is roughly 70% less, with no cap on scans. The ATS resume checker is free to try before you compare the paid tiers, and how scoring works explains what you get back.

Feature Comparison at a Glance

How SkillSyncer and Jobscan compare across key features.

		Jobscan
Core Features
Resume Keyword Scanner	✔	✔
Job Match Score	✔	✔
ATS Resume Checker	✔	✔
AI Resume Optimization	✔	✔
AI Bullet Point Generator	✔	✔
Job Application Tracker	✔	✔
Unlimited Scans (Premium)	✔	✔
Additional Tools
LinkedIn Optimization	✕	✔
Cover Letter Tool	✕	✔
Resume Builder / Templates	✔ (six ATS-safe templates)	✔
Plans & Pricing
Free Plan	Free (2 scans/week, plus the full resume builder and PDF export)	Free (5 scans/mo)
Premium Monthly Plan	$14.95 (Unlimited Scans)	$49.95 (Unlimited Scans)
Premium Quarterly Plan	$34.86 (Unlimited Scans)	$89.95 (Unlimited Scans)

Pricing Breakdown

$14.95/mo

or $34.86/quarter

AI resume builder with six ATS-safe templates
PDF and DOCX export
Free plan: 2 scans a week, builder and PDF export included
Unlimited resume scans
Resume keyword scanner
ATS resume checker
AI resume optimization
AI bullet point generator
Job application tracker

Jobscan

$49.95/mo

or $89.95/quarter

Unlimited resume scans
Resume keyword scanner
LinkedIn optimization
Cover letter tool
Free tier (5 scans/mo)

Switching to SkillSyncer saves you $35/month or $55/quarter. Same core scanning, a fraction of the price.

See What Keywords You're Missing

Upload your resume and paste a job description. SkillSyncer instantly shows which keywords you need to add.

Try It Free

What Jobscan Offers Beyond Scanning

Jobscan does include features that SkillSyncer does not, and it is worth understanding what they are so you can decide whether they matter for your search.

LinkedIn optimization. Jobscan analyzes your LinkedIn profile and suggests improvements for recruiter visibility.
Cover letter tool. Compares your cover letter against a job description for keyword alignment.
Longer market presence. Jobscan has been around since 2014 with a large community and extensive content library.
Free tier. 5 scans per month, rolling over to a balance of 5.

Where SkillSyncer Stands Out

SkillSyncer offers the same core scanning as Jobscan, plus features Jobscan does not have:

Significantly lower price. $14.95/month, less than a third of Jobscan's premium plan.
Focused, streamlined interface. Upload to actionable results in under 60 seconds.
AI bullet point generator. Generate job-specific bullet points tailored to each posting, not just keyword suggestions.

The Bottom Line

For most job seekers, SkillSyncer is the better choice. Same core scanning at $14.95/month instead of $49.95. Both offer unlimited scans on paid plans. Both check ATS compatibility. SkillSyncer also includes an AI bullet point generator to help you write job-specific content.

Jobscan makes sense if LinkedIn optimization is critical to your strategy and you are comfortable paying 3x more for it.

Prices and feature comparisons were last verified on July 27, 2026. Features, pricing and availability may have changed since, so please confirm current details on their website. We do our best to represent our industry peers fairly, so if we have made a mistake, we want to know. Jobscan is a trademark of its respective owner. SkillSyncer is not affiliated with Jobscan.

Try SkillSyncer and see how your resume stacks up.

Create your free account to get started.

Get started for free