ATSPrep vs Zety
Zety builds resumes step by step; PDFs need a paid plan. ATSPrep checks the one you have, with free PDFs.
ATSPrep
$0
a month, forever
Free Studio. No card.
Zety
$23.95
a month
Pro, billed every 4 weeks
Side by side
From Zety's own pages, checked Oct 24, 2026. Where it does more, the table says so.
| Feature | ATSPrep | Zety |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ATSPrep: Yes: $0, never expires | Zety: Partly: TXT downloads only |
| First check with no account | ATSPrep: Yes: No signup | Zety: Not listed: Not listed |
| File read in your browser | ATSPrep: Yes: Never uploaded | Zety: No: On their servers |
| Shows the text a parser pulls out | ATSPrep: Yes: PDF X-Ray | Zety: Not listed: Not listed |
| Match to a job post | ATSPrep: Yes: Score and every missing keyword | Zety: Not listed: Not listed |
| AI writes lines for you | ATSPrep: Partly: 5 AI edits a day | Zety: Not listed: Not listed |
| PDF download, no watermark | ATSPrep: Yes: Free account | Zety: Partly: Paid plans only |
| Cover letters | ATSPrep: Yes: Free builder | Zety: Yes: Cover letter builder |
| Job tracker | ATSPrep: Yes: Up to 300 jobs | Zety: Not listed: Not listed |
| Interview practice | ATSPrep: Partly: 1 practice session with Pip, plus 1 follow-up on a weak spot | Zety: Not listed: Not listed |
| LinkedIn help | ATSPrep: Partly: Headline and About tools | Zety: Not listed: Not listed |
| Visual design templates | ATSPrep: Partly: Plain, parser-safe | Zety: Yes: 18+ templates |
| Saved across devices | ATSPrep: Partly: Optional free account | Zety: Yes: In your account |
Partly: with a limitNot listed: not on the pages we checked
Sources: Zety pricing, Zety builder, Zety terms of use.
What a job hunt costs.
Zety's cheapest paid plans for each length, in US dollars.
| Job hunt | ATSPrep | Zety |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $0 | $1.70 14-day trial |
| 1 month | $0 | $25.65 14-day trial + Pro, 4 weeks |
| 3 months | $0 | $71.40 Annual |
Free plan: build and download, in TXT format only. The $1.70 trial auto-renews at $23.95 billed every 4 weeks unless you cancel; the annual plan auto-renews each year.
Source: zety.com, 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 Zety?
Download your resume from Zety (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 Zety
A step-by-step resume and cover letter builder with designed templates and pre-written bullet points by industry.
The builder opens without asking you to sign up first. Zety builder
Resumes are built in Zety's web app. Its terms count account information and anything you upload as User Content you make available through the service.
“As a Registered User you may upload, post, share, reframe, transmit or otherwise make available (“Make Available”) your User Content through the Service.” Zety terms of use
Zety's paid plans on Oct 24, 2026: 14-day trial $1.70 for 14 days; Pro, 4 weeks $23.95 for 28 days; Annual $71.40 for 365 days.
Choose Zety if
- You are starting from nothing and want to be guided section by section.
- You want pre-written bullet points for your industry to pick from.
- You want a designed template and are happy to pay for the PDF.
Choose ATSPrep if
- You want a PDF without a paid plan: ATSPrep's PDF download is free with a free account.
- You already have a resume and want to know what a parser reads from it.
- You would rather not start a trial that renews into a subscription.
What Zety does better
Building a resume from a blank page with a lot of hand-holding. Zety walks you through each section and offers pre-written bullet points by industry, and its templates are more designed than ATSPrep's plain, parser-safe ones.
The verdict
Zety is a builder and ATSPrep is a checker, so the honest question is whether you need a resume written or a resume tested. If you take Zety's trial, note the date: its pricing page says the $1.70 trial auto-renews at $23.95 billed every 4 weeks unless you cancel. Either way, import the finished file here before you send it, to see what an applicant tracking system will read.
ATSPrep vs Zety, 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 Zety alternative?
For checking and fixing a resume you already have, yes. Zety is better at building a resume from a blank page with a lot of hand-holding.
Can I use both?
Yes. Write in Zety if you like, then import the file here to see what a parser reads before you send it.
Zety 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.