The SkillSyncer Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about SkillSyncer in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
SkillSyncer
The Insider’s Guide
Resume builder and keyword scanner that matches a resume to a job
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among resume builders, read from SkillSyncer’s own pages.
Made by SkillSyncer · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from SkillSyncer’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on SkillSyncer’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 7 of the 45 other resume builders we grade
SkillSyncer compares a resume with a job posting and scores the match, then marks the keywords and formatting issues to fix. It includes a resume builder with PDF and DOCX export, AI rewrites paid for with weekly credits, and a job application tracker. A free plan covers one resume and two scans a week.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about SkillSyncer, taken from its own pages and our grades.
AI rewrites run on weekly credits that some tools use several of.
- 1
Best for matching a resume to a job post keyword by keyword
SkillSyncer scores your resume against a job post and marks the keywords to fix.
- 2
Paid plans start at $11.62 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $11.62 per month, billed $34.86 quarterly ($14.95 billed monthly).
- 3
There is a free plan
1 resume built and exported as PDF, 2 job match scans a week, 10 AI credits a week and scan history of 10.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Job match scoring
Scores a resume against a posting on skills and keywords, job title, degree, accomplishments and word count.
- 6
Resume builder
Import a PDF or DOCX, then adjust templates, colors, typefaces, margins and section order. Building and exporting are not metered.
- 7
AI tools on credits
Keyword Boost costs 3 credits, Full Rewrite 5 and the Bullet Point Generator 1. Suggestions apply only when accepted.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 7 of 45
That is against the other resume builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of SkillSyncer you could make: resume builder and templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
SkillSyncer at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $11.62 per month, billed $34.86 quarterly ($14.95 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- SkillSyncer, since 2018
- Category
- Resume Builders
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for matching a resume to a job post keyword by keyword
SkillSyncer scores your resume against a job post and marks the keywords to fix. The free plan allows 1 resume and 2 scans a week, and live match scoring and DOCX export need Premium at $14.95 a month. AI rewrites run on weekly credits that some tools use several of.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Premium is $11.62 a month on quarterly billing or $14.95 monthly. The category's middle is $14.41, so this is an ordinary price. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free gives 1 resume, 2 job match scans a week, 10 AI credits a week and PDF export. Two scans a week runs out when you're applying a lot. |
| Features | C | It does keyword matching, builds a resume, checks ATS fit and tracks applications. A focused job, done fully. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record, and you build and paste in each job post yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Browser only, with no integrations listed on the pages. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who SkillSyncer is for
- Fits if you tailor your resume to each posting and want to see the missing keywords
- Works for people who'd like a job tracker beside the resume
Who it is not for
- Tight if you're staying free: 1 resume and 2 scans a week
- Pricey if you want live match scoring or DOCX, both on Premium from $11.62 a month
- Watch out: AI credits reset weekly, 10 on Free, and some tools use several credits each
- Skip it if you want a phone or desktop app, since the pages list none
Good to know
Good for
- Job seekers tailoring one resume to many postings
- People who want a free scan before deciding to pay
- Veterans, service members, military spouses and .edu students
Worth knowing
- The free plan allows 1 resume, 2 job match scans a week and PDF export only.
- AI credits reset weekly: 10 on Free, 250 on Premium, and some AI tools use several credits each.
- Live match scoring and DOCX export need Premium.
- Runs in a browser only; the pages list no mobile or desktop app.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$11.62
A month to start. There is a free plan too
SkillSyncer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.62 per month, billed $34.86 quarterly ($14.95 billed monthly).
Two scans a week runs out when you're applying a lot.
Free
$0
1 resume, 2 job match scans a week, 10 AI credits a week, issues marked by section, PDF export.
Premium Quarterly
$11.62
per month, billed $34.86 quarterly
Unlimited resumes and scans, exact words marked, live match scoring, 250 AI credits a week, PDF and DOCX export.
Premium Monthly
$14.95
per month, billed monthly
Same features as Premium Quarterly, billed month to month.
The free plan
1 resume built and exported as PDF, 2 job match scans a week, 10 AI credits a week and scan history of 10.
Read from skillsyncer.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Education
Free for a year for students
SkillSyncer's About page says it is free for a year for students with a .edu address.
Stated on skillsyncer.comOther savings
Free for a year for military users
The About page says it is free for a year for veterans, service members and military spouses.
Stated on skillsyncer.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Resume builder and keyword scanner that matches a resume to a job. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, templates, resume builder, content optimization.
It does keyword matching, builds a resume, checks ATS fit and tracks applications.
- Job match scoring
- Scores a resume against a posting on skills and keywords, job title, degree, accomplishments and word count.
- Resume builder
- Import a PDF or DOCX, then adjust templates, colors, typefaces, margins and section order. Building and exporting are not metered.
- AI tools on credits
- Keyword Boost costs 3 credits, Full Rewrite 5 and the Bullet Point Generator 1. Suggestions apply only when accepted.
- ATS resume checker
- Flags formatting issues that can break resume parsers, with each finding marked in the resume.
- Job application tracker
- Tracks applications from saved through interview to offer.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
SkillSyncer is made by SkillSyncer, and has been around since 2018.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
7/45
Other resume builders it is graded above
SkillSyncer's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 7 of the 45 other resume builders we grade, and level with 12.
Its paid plans start at $11.62 a month, against a middle price of $14 for the category: 11 of the 26 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 5 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 46 resume builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. SkillSyncer’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 4 of 45
- CFree plan and trialAbove 9 of 45
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 45
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 45
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 45
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 32 resume builders. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. SkillSyncer is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of SkillSyncer you could make: resume builder and templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 26 of the 45 other resume builders grade higher. It costs $139.44 a year.
What you could make
- Resume builder and templates: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A score built from what the top results for each keyword cover.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. SkillSyncer’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Jobscan, Resume Worded, Teal, Rezi and Kickresume
The 5 tools SkillSyncer is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Jobscan
Free plan
Resume scanner that scores your match to a job and its ATS.
- SkillSyncer also covers content optimization.
- 2.2GPA
Resume Worded
Free plan
Resume scoring, ATS checks and AI rewrites, plus LinkedIn reviews.
- SkillSyncer also covers templates and content optimization.
- 2.4GPA
Teal
Free plan · from $13
Free job tracker and resume builder, with AI and matching in Teal+.
- Only Teal lists a browser extension.
- SkillSyncer also covers content optimization.
- 2.8GPA
Rezi
Free plan · from $29/mo
AI resume builder with an ATS score, keyword targeting and job apps.
- Only Rezi lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Rezi lists a browser extension.
- SkillSyncer also covers content optimization.
- 3.2GPA
Kickresume
Free plan · from $8/mo
Resume, cover letter and personal website builder with an AI writer.
- Only Kickresume lists iOS and Android apps.
- SkillSyncer also covers content optimization.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is SkillSyncer free?
SkillSyncer has a free plan. 1 resume built and exported as PDF, 2 job match scans a week, 10 AI credits a week and scan history of 10.
How much does SkillSyncer cost?
SkillSyncer lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does SkillSyncer work on?
SkillSyncer is available on Web.
Does SkillSyncer offer any discounts?
SkillSyncer publicly lists the following: Free for a year for students; Free for a year for military users.
Does SkillSyncer have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. SkillSyncer is listed for Web.
Does SkillSyncer have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. SkillSyncer is listed for Web.
Is SkillSyncer open source?
SkillSyncer is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does SkillSyncer have a student discount?
Free for a year for students. SkillSyncer's About page says it is free for a year for students with a .edu address.
Who makes SkillSyncer?
SkillSyncer is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2018.
What are the alternatives to SkillSyncer?
The closest alternatives to SkillSyncer in our directory are Jobscan, Resume Worded, Teal, Rezi and Kickresume.
How does SkillSyncer compare with other resume builders?
SkillSyncer's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 7 of the 45 other resume builders we grade, and level with 12.
Is SkillSyncer good value for money?
ToolGPA grades SkillSyncer C for value for money. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4.
Could I make my own version of SkillSyncer?
The plain part of SkillSyncer you could make: resume builder and templates.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from SkillSyncer’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from SkillSyncer's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by SkillSyncer. Prices change, so check skillsyncer.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- SkillSyncer, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/skillsyncer
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what SkillSyncer’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. SkillSyncer is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by SkillSyncer. Prices and plans change: check skillsyncer.com before you buy.