Zety is a resume builder whose free plan downloads TXT only, with PDF and Word on paid plans (as of October 2026). ATSAlign gives you an ATS keyword match score against any job description, free every day, with no account needed for your first check and results in under 60 seconds.
How ATSAlign and Zety compare on the features that matter for an ATS check.
| Feature | ATSAlign | Zety |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | ATS checker, plus a resume studio and job tracker | Resume builder with a resume check |
| Free ATS Score Check | Free, no signup for the first check | Resume Check listed in its free Basic package |
| Free Resume Download | Yes, Classic template, Word and PDF (signed in) | TXT only on the free Basic package |
| PDF & DOCX Support | Both | PDF and Word on paid plans |
| Pricing Model | ATSAlign Pro from $19.99 for 30 days, one-time (nothing renews) | $1.95 for a 14 day trial, then $25.95 every 4 weeks, or $71.40 a year; both renew (as of October 2026) |
Zety details are our summary of Zety's own website, last checked October 11, 2026. Plans and prices change, so check Zety's website before you buy. Zety is a trademark of its owner, and ATSAlign is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Zety. If something here is wrong, email support@atsalign.com and we will fix it.
Zety is a resume builder with an editor and more than 18 templates. You can build your resume without paying. As of October 2026, Zety's free Basic package downloads in TXT format only, and PDF and Word downloads come with its paid plans. It is worth knowing that before you start, so you can pick the plan that fits.
As of October 2026, Zety's pricing page lists a 14 day trial for $1.95 that then renews at $25.95 every 4 weeks unless you cancel, and an annual plan at $71.40 a year ($5.95 a month) that also renews each year. Check Zety's pricing page for the current amounts before you start the trial.
ATSAlign is a checker, not a builder, so it solves a different part of the problem. The ATS score check is free, with no account for your first check, no trial and nothing that renews. You upload the resume you already have, as a PDF or DOCX, paste the job description, and see your match score and the first missing keywords. The full keyword list and the AI rewrite come with ATSAlign Pro, a one time purchase, not a subscription.
If you like Zety's editor, use it, and check its pricing page for what the download and the trial cost. Build there if you want, then run the finished resume through ATSAlign for each job to check the keywords for free.
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.
Try It FreeUpload your resume and paste any job description. Get your match score and the first missing keywords in under a minute.