Kickresume focuses on resume templates and keeps its ATS checker on paid plans. ATSAlign gives you a free ATS keyword match score. Upload your resume, paste any job description, and see your score and the first missing keywords in under 60 seconds.
How ATSAlign and Kickresume compare on the features that matter for an ATS check.
| Feature | ATSAlign | Kickresume |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | ATS checker, plus a resume studio and job tracker | Resume builder with templates |
| Free ATS Score Check | Free, no signup for the first check | Not on the free plan |
| Signup Required | No (1 free check a day as a guest) | Yes, a free account |
| Job Description Matching | Yes (paste any JD) | AI Writer takes the job ad (Premium) |
| Missing Keywords List | Score and the first missing keywords free; full list with ATSAlign Pro | Keyword checks in its ATS Resume Checker (Premium) |
| Resume Templates | 4 ATS-safe templates (Classic free) | 4 free; 40+ on Premium |
| Pricing Model | ATSAlign Pro from $19.99 for 30 days, one-time (nothing renews) | Subscription, billed monthly, quarterly or yearly (as of October 2026) |
Kickresume details are our summary of Kickresume's own website, last checked October 11, 2026. Plans and prices change, so check Kickresume's website before you buy. Kickresume is a trademark of its owner, and ATSAlign is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Kickresume. If something here is wrong, email support@atsalign.com and we will fix it.
Kickresume is built around resume templates, plus a library of 20,000 pre-written phrases and more than 1,500 resume examples. On the free plan you get 4 basic templates and unlimited downloads, which is handy if you just need a clean layout fast. What you do not get on the free plan is the AI writer or, importantly here, the ATS Resume Checker. Those come with Premium, which Kickresume's own pricing page listed on October 11, 2026 at $8 a month on the yearly plan (billed $96 a year), $18 a month on the quarterly plan (billed $54 every 3 months) or $24 month to month.
A nice template is worth something, but a template alone does not tell you whether your resume matches the job you are chasing. That is the job of an ATS check, comparing your content to a specific posting and flagging the missing keywords. With Kickresume that check is a paid feature. With ATSAlign the check is free every day, with no account for your first one, and it works on whatever resume you already have, including one you built in Kickresume. Paste the job description, upload the file, and you see your score and the first missing keywords in under a minute.
If you like Kickresume's templates, use them. Build your resume there, export it, then run it through ATSAlign for each role to see how the keywords line up before you apply. You get Kickresume's design and a free, job specific ATS check on top, without upgrading just to see your score. And if you are a student, it is worth knowing Kickresume says it is free for students who prove their status with ISIC, ITIC or UNiDAYS, which puts its paid checker within reach for the people who qualify.
Kickresume keeps its ATS Resume Checker and its premium templates on Premium. ATSAlign gives you the ATS check for free and leaves the building to whichever tool you prefer. Use both and you are not paying a monthly fee just to see your score.
The entire process takes under 2 minutes and gives you a clear, actionable report.
Upload your DOCX or PDF resume. Text based files work best, because an ATS needs to read the text.
Add the job description you are targeting. We analyze keyword alignment, skills, and structure.
Get your match score and the first missing keywords by name. The full list and AI rewrites come with ATSAlign Pro.
ATSAlign shows you what to fix, not just a pass or a fail.
See the keywords from the job description that your resume is missing, by name. Free checks show the first two; ATSAlign Pro shows the full list.
Understand your ATS score across skills, experience, and formatting, not just one opaque number.
With ATSAlign Pro, AI rewrites your bullet points to include the missing keywords where they fit what you actually did. It does not invent experience.
ATSAlign compares your resume with the job description you paste and shows the keywords, skills and formatting issues that matter when recruiters search an ATS. No outside tool can see how a particular employer has set up its own ATS, so treat the score as a guide.
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