SkillSyncer vs Kickresume: Resume Scanner vs Resume Builder

Building a resume is step one. Optimizing it for every job you apply to is what gets you interviews.

Creating a Resume vs. Landing the Interview

Kickresume helps you create a resume. SkillSyncer helps you make sure it actually lands. A beautiful resume missing the right keywords still gets filtered out by ATS software.

Feature Comparison

See how a resume scanner compares to a resume builder.

		Kickresume
Resume Creation
Resume Builder	✕	✔
Resume Templates	✕	✔ (40+)
AI Resume Writer	✕	✔
Cover Letter Builder	✕	✔
Personal Website Builder	✕	✔
Resume Optimization
Resume Keyword Scanner	✔	✕
Job Match Score	✔	✕
ATS Resume Checker	✔	✔
Auto-Optimize Resume	✔	✕
AI Bullet Point Generator	✔	✔
Job Application Tracker	✔	✕
Plans & Pricing
Monthly Plan	$14.95 /month	$24.00 /month
Quarterly Plan	$34.86 ($11.62/month)	$54.00 ($18/month)
Yearly Plan	N/A	$96.00 ($8/month)

Pricing Breakdown

$14.95/mo

or $34.86/quarter

Unlimited resume scans
Resume keyword scanner
ATS resume checker
Auto-optimize resume
AI bullet point generator
Job application tracker

Kickresume

$24/mo

or $54/quarter or $96/year

Resume builder (40+ templates)
AI resume writer
Cover letter builder
Personal website builder
Student/teacher discount

You build a resume once. You optimize it for every application. SkillSyncer costs $9 less/month and covers the ongoing work that gets callbacks.

What Kickresume Offers

Kickresume is a resume creation platform with a solid set of building tools:

Beautiful Resume Templates. Over 40 professionally designed templates for creating a polished first draft.
GPT-4 Powered AI Writer. Generates summaries and descriptions from minimal input, though the content is generic rather than job-targeted.
Personal Website Builder. Turn your resume into a shareable website, though most employers rely on ATS data for first-round decisions.
Cover Letter Generator. Build matching cover letters alongside your resume.
Student and Teacher Discount. 6 months of premium access for free to verified students and teachers.

Where SkillSyncer Stands Out

SkillSyncer is built for the part of the job search that actually determines whether you get callbacks, making sure every application is tailored to the role:

Job-Specific Keyword Scanning. See exactly which keywords, skills, and phrases each job posting requires.
Auto-Optimize. Missing keywords inserted automatically, no manual editing required.
Lower Price, Higher Impact. $14.95/month for the tool you will use for every application, not just the first draft.
ATS Compatibility Checker. Catch formatting issues before they cost you an interview.
Job Application Tracker. Built-in kanban board to keep your entire search organized.

The Bottom Line

If you need to build a resume from scratch, Kickresume can help. But if you already have one, SkillSyncer is the tool that improves your callback rate.

Build with whatever tool you prefer, then use SkillSyncer to optimize for every application. That is where the interviews come from.

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We do our best to represent our industry peers fairly, so if we've made a mistake, we want to know! Prices and feature comparisons were done on February 3, 2026.