ATSPrep vs Kickresume
Kickresume designs resumes behind an account. ATSPrep checks the one you have and imports it free.
ATSPrep
$0
a month, forever
Free Studio. No card.
Kickresume
$19
a month
Monthly, billed monthly
Side by side
From Kickresume's own pages, checked Oct 24, 2026. Where it does more, the table says so.
| Feature | ATSPrep | Kickresume |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ATSPrep: Yes: $0, never expires | Kickresume: Partly: 4 basic templates |
| First check with no account | ATSPrep: Yes: No signup | Kickresume: No: Account first |
| File read in your browser | ATSPrep: Yes: Never uploaded | Kickresume: No: On their servers |
| Shows the text a parser pulls out | ATSPrep: Yes: PDF X-Ray | Kickresume: Not listed: Not listed |
| Match to a job post | ATSPrep: Yes: Score and every missing keyword | Kickresume: Not listed: Not listed |
| AI writes lines for you | ATSPrep: Partly: 5 AI edits a day | Kickresume: Partly: AI Writer on paid plans |
| PDF download, no watermark | ATSPrep: Yes: Free account | Kickresume: Not listed: Format not listed |
| Cover letters | ATSPrep: Yes: Free builder | Kickresume: Yes: 4 free templates |
| Job tracker | ATSPrep: Yes: Up to 300 jobs | Kickresume: Not listed: Not listed |
| Interview practice | ATSPrep: Partly: 1 practice session with Pip, plus 1 follow-up on a weak spot | Kickresume: Not listed: Not listed |
| LinkedIn help | ATSPrep: Partly: Headline and About tools | Kickresume: Not listed: Not listed |
| Visual design templates | ATSPrep: Partly: Plain, parser-safe | Kickresume: Yes: 40+ on paid plans |
| Saved across devices | ATSPrep: Partly: Optional free account | Kickresume: Yes: In your account |
Partly: with a limitNot listed: not on the pages we checked
Sources: Kickresume pricing, Kickresume privacy policy.
What a job hunt costs.
Kickresume's cheapest paid plans for each length, in US dollars.
| Job hunt | ATSPrep | Kickresume |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $0 | $19 Monthly |
| 1 month | $0 | $19 Monthly |
| 3 months | $0 | $27 Quarterly |
Free plan: 4 basic resume templates, 4 cover letter templates and unlimited downloads. Paid plans are billed every 1, 3 or 12 months, with a 14-day money-back guarantee. PDF and LinkedIn import, the AI Writer and the ATS Resume Checker are listed on paid plans.
Source: kickresume.com, checked Oct 24, 2026. A month is 30 days, as billed.
See what a parser reads before you apply.
A sample resume, read field by field, then matched to a job post.
18 of 27 terms from a sample backend job post. Missing: compliance, automated testing, CI/CD.
Parsed fields
- NameAmara OseiDetected
- ContactEmail, phone and 2 linksDetected
- Job titlesSenior Backend Engineer, Backend Engineer, Software EngineerDetected
- Dates2022–Present, 2019–2022, 2017–2019Detected
- Skills15 skillsDetected
Taleo: Caps files at 1 MB by default
This 59 KB PDF is well inside the published 1 MB default. Read the Taleo guide
5 of 5 fields detected. Job match 67%. Taleo: Caps files at 1 MB by default.
Moving from Kickresume?
Download your resume from Kickresume as a PDF, then import it. The Studio reads PDF or DOCX in your browser.
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Full notes on Kickresume
A resume, cover letter and personal website builder with designed templates, an AI Writer and mobile apps.
The free plan starts with a sign-up, and the privacy policy says some services work only through an account. Kickresume privacy policy
Resumes are built and stored in your Kickresume account. If you use its AI features, the privacy policy says an outside AI provider may be involved.
“If you choose so, our solutions using artificial intelligence (AI) from OpenAI or other reliable AI provider may be engaged in creating your resume, cover letter, or personal website.” Kickresume privacy policy
Kickresume's paid plans on Oct 24, 2026: Monthly $19 for 30 days; Quarterly $27 for 90 days; Yearly $54 for 365 days.
Choose Kickresume if
- You want a visually designed resume and a matching personal website.
- You want to edit on your phone in a native app.
- You want an AI Writer to draft the whole resume from a job title.
Choose ATSPrep if
- You want to import the resume you already have for free; Kickresume lists PDF import on paid plans.
- You want to see what a parser reads from your file, and why each line is flagged.
- You would rather your resume not go to an outside AI provider.
What Kickresume does better
Design beyond the resume: designed templates, a personal website from the same content, and iOS and Android apps.
The verdict
Kickresume makes a resume look good, with a matching letter and website; ATSPrep makes sure the file survives the machine that reads it first. If you build there, import the PDF here before you send it.
ATSPrep vs Kickresume, briefly.
Is ATSPrep free?
Yes. The free plan never expires: your score, every fix and PDF downloads, with no card or watermark. ATSPrep Pro ($5 a month) adds more AI, tailoring and Word.
Is ATSPrep a free Kickresume alternative?
For checking and fixing a resume you already have, yes. Kickresume is better at design beyond the resume: designed templates, a personal website from the same content, and iOS and Android apps.
Can I use both?
Yes. Write in Kickresume if you like, then import the file here to see what a parser reads before you send it.
Kickresume and the ATS names in the demo are trademarks of their owners, named only to compare. ATSPrep isn't affiliated with them. Prices and features were checked Oct 24, 2026 and may have changed.