ATSPrep vs Resume.io
Resume.io builds from templates; PDFs need a paid plan. ATSPrep checks the one you have, with free PDFs.
ATSPrep
$0
a month, forever
Free Studio. No card.
Resume.io
$29.95
a month
Premium, billed every 4 weeks
Side by side
From Resume.io's own pages, checked Oct 24, 2026. Where it does more, the table says so.
| Feature | ATSPrep | Resume.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ATSPrep: Yes: $0, never expires | Resume.io: Partly: 1 resume, TXT only |
| First check with no account | ATSPrep: Yes: No signup | Resume.io: Not listed: Not listed |
| File read in your browser | ATSPrep: Yes: Never uploaded | Resume.io: No: On their servers |
| Shows the text a parser pulls out | ATSPrep: Yes: PDF X-Ray | Resume.io: Not listed: Not listed |
| Match to a job post | ATSPrep: Yes: Score and every missing keyword | Resume.io: Not listed: Not listed |
| AI writes lines for you | ATSPrep: Partly: 5 AI edits a day | Resume.io: Yes: AI resume builder |
| PDF download, no watermark | ATSPrep: Yes: Free account | Resume.io: Partly: Paid plans only |
| Cover letters | ATSPrep: Yes: Free builder | Resume.io: Partly: 1 on the free plan |
| Job tracker | ATSPrep: Yes: Up to 300 jobs | Resume.io: Not listed: Not listed |
| Interview practice | ATSPrep: Partly: 1 practice session with Pip, plus 1 follow-up on a weak spot | Resume.io: Not listed: Not listed |
| LinkedIn help | ATSPrep: Partly: Headline and About tools | Resume.io: Not listed: Not listed |
| Visual design templates | ATSPrep: Partly: Plain, parser-safe | Resume.io: Yes: Many designed templates |
| Saved across devices | ATSPrep: Partly: Optional free account | Resume.io: Yes: In your account |
Partly: with a limitNot listed: not on the pages we checked
Sources: Resume.io pricing, Resume.io builder, Resume.io privacy policy.
What a job hunt costs.
Resume.io's cheapest paid plans for each length, in US dollars.
| Job hunt | ATSPrep | Resume.io |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $0 | $2.95 7-day trial |
| 1 month | $0 | $32.90 7-day trial + Premium, 4 weeks |
| 3 months | $0 | $49.95 Quarterly |
Free plan: one resume and one cover letter, with downloads in TXT format only. The $2.95 trial auto-renews to $29.95 billed every 4 weeks; the quarterly plan auto-renews every 3 months. Both carry a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Source: resume.io, checked Oct 24, 2026.
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 Resume.io?
Download your resume from Resume.io (TXT on the free plan, PDF on a paid one), then import it. The Studio reads PDF or DOCX in your browser.
Other comparisons
Full notes on Resume.io
A resume and cover letter builder with a large set of templates, from plain ATS layouts to two-column and photo designs.
The builder opens on a template picker without asking you to sign up first. Resume.io builder
Resumes are built and kept in Resume.io's web app, and its privacy policy says the personal data you share is used to create your documents.
“We may use your personal data you decide to share with us in order to create a resume, cover letter or other type of document” Resume.io privacy policy
Resume.io's paid plans on Oct 24, 2026: 7-day trial $2.95 for 7 days; Premium, 4 weeks $29.95 for 28 days; Quarterly $49.95 for 90 days.
Choose Resume.io if
- You want to pick from a large gallery of designed templates.
- You need a photo or two-column layout for a market that expects one.
- You are happy to pay for PDF downloads.
Choose ATSPrep if
- You want a PDF without a paid plan: ATSPrep's PDF download is free with a free account.
- You want to see what a parser recovers from a two-column layout before you send it.
- You would rather not start a trial that renews into a subscription.
What Resume.io does better
Choice of design. Resume.io offers far more templates than ATSPrep, including two-column and photo layouts, and Word versions of many of them.
The verdict
Resume.io is a builder with a big template gallery; ATSPrep is a checker with a few plain templates. If you take the trial, its pricing page says it auto-renews to $29.95 billed every 4 weeks after 7 days, so set a reminder. And if you choose a two-column or photo design, import the PDF here first: columns are the layout most likely to come out of a parser in the wrong order.
ATSPrep vs Resume.io, 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 Resume.io alternative?
For checking and fixing a resume you already have, yes. Resume.io is better at choice of design.
Can I use both?
Yes. Write in Resume.io if you like, then import the file here to see what a parser reads before you send it.
Resume.io 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.