Looking for a Jobscan alternative?
ATS Check offers the same job-specific resume matching — with clearer explanations and transparent scoring.
What ATS Check and Jobscan both do
- Compare your resume to a specific job description
- Identify missing keywords and skill gaps
- Analyse ATS parseability and structure
- Provide alignment scoring
If you're using Jobscan for JD matching — you won't lose that with ATS Check.
Where ATS Check is different
- Explainable results — see why keywords matter, not just that they're missing
- Placement guidance — know where to add skills based on recruiter search patterns
- Less score chasing — no opaque score swings forcing trial-and-error edits
- Recruiter-realistic logic — built around how ATS databases are actually queried
Our 5-Dimension Analysis
- Skills Match (35%) — Required skills, synonyms, related tech
- Experience Alignment (30%) — Years, seniority, industry fit
- Keyword Coverage (15%) — JD terms, placement quality
- Parseability (10%) — Structure, headers, format
- Impact Evidence (10%) — Metrics, achievements, scale
| Dimension | Weight | What We Check |
|---|---|---|
| Skills Match | 35% | Required skills, synonyms, related tech |
| Experience Alignment | 30% | Years, seniority, industry fit |
| Keyword Coverage | 15% | JD terms, placement quality |
| Parseability | 10% | Structure, headers, format |
| Impact Evidence | 10% | Metrics, achievements, scale |
We also tell you what we can't know:
Company ATS configuration, recruiter search patterns, and internal priorities.
Jobscan vs ATS Check Experience
Common Jobscan Frustrations
"Got 85% but still no interviews"
"My CV sounds robotic now"
"$50/month adds up fast"
ATS Check Promise
- Clarity on ATS systems
- Prioritised suggestions
- Honest limitations
- Affordable pricing
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ATS Check | Jobscan |
|---|---|---|
| Job description matching | ||
| Missing keyword detection | ||
| Explainable scoring | ||
| Keyword placement guidance | Limited | |
| No black-box score changes | ||
| Price | From $9/month | $49.95/month |
ATS Check is right for you if…
- You want job-specific optimisation, not generic advice
- You're tired of guessing why scores change
- You want to understand how recruiters search
- You prefer clarity over hype
If you want control and understanding, ATS Check is built for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ATS Check a Jobscan alternative?
Yes. ATS Check offers the same job-specific resume matching as Jobscan — with clearer explanations, transparent scoring, and less guesswork.
What do ATS Check and Jobscan both do?
Both tools compare your resume to a specific job description, identify missing keywords and skill gaps, analyse ATS parseability and structure, and provide alignment scoring.
Where is ATS Check different from Jobscan?
ATS Check shows why keywords matter (not just that they're missing), provides placement guidance (where to add skills), and uses recruiter-realistic logic instead of black-box scoring.
Is Jobscan worth $50/month?
That depends on your needs. Jobscan has been around longer and offers LinkedIn optimisation. But if you want to understand why changes matter rather than chase a number, ATS Check may be a better fit.
Does ATS Check work for UK CVs?
Yes. We support both US resume and UK CV conventions, with appropriate terminology for each market.
Is ATS Check a Jobscan alternative?
Yes. ATS Check offers the same job-specific resume matching as Jobscan — with clearer explanations, transparent scoring, and less guesswork.
What do ATS Check and Jobscan both do?
Both tools compare your resume to a specific job description, identify missing keywords and skill gaps, analyse ATS parseability and structure, and provide alignment scoring.
Where is ATS Check different from Jobscan?
ATS Check shows why keywords matter (not just that they're missing), provides placement guidance (where to add skills), and uses recruiter-realistic logic instead of black-box scoring.
Is Jobscan worth $50/month?
That depends on your needs. Jobscan has been around longer and offers LinkedIn optimisation. But if you want to understand why changes matter rather than chase a number, ATS Check may be a better fit.
Does ATS Check work for UK CVs?
Yes. We support both US resume and UK CV conventions, with appropriate terminology for each market.