A Teal alternative for checking your CV / resume against one job
Teal is a resume builder and job tracker with keyword matching. CVJobMatch skips the builder and the tracker and goes straight to the question: does this CV / resume fit this job, and what should change?
CVJobMatch and Teal side by side
| Feature | CVJobMatch | Teal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free first check. Unlimited: $39 a month, cancel any time. | Free plan, Teal+ about $29 per 30 days |
| Free use | First job checked free, no signup | Unlimited resumes and job tracking, basic keyword matching |
| Account | No account needed | Account required |
| What you get for one job | Match score, the main gap, missing keywords, suggestions, a tailored summary and 3 bullets for that job | Match score and keyword suggestions, full matching on Teal+ |
| Rewrites for the job | Tailored summary and 3 bullets, kept truthful to your CV / resume | AI bullets, summaries and cover letters on Teal+ |
| Also includes | Free keyword extractor and guides | Resume builder, templates, job tracker, Chrome extension |
Teal details are its published list prices and plan limits in November 2026. Prices change, so check their site before you buy.
Pick Teal if
- You want to build your resume from scratch in an editor with templates.
- You track many applications and want a job tracker with a browser extension.
Pick CVJobMatch if
- You already have a CV / resume and want to know how it fits one specific job.
- You want to see a full check on a real job before you create anything.
- You want a summary and bullets written for each job, without rebuilding your CV / resume in an editor.
The real difference
Teal is a place to manage your whole search. CVJobMatch is a check you run before you apply: paste your CV / resume and the job ad, see the match, the main gap and the missing keywords, and get rewrites for that job.
If you use Teal to build and track, you can still run a single job through CVJobMatch before you send the application. The two do not overlap much.
Not sure yet? Paste a job ad into the free keyword extractor to see what the employer asks for, or read how to match your CV / resume to a job description.
Questions
- Is Teal free?
- Teal has a free plan with unlimited resumes and job tracking and basic keyword matching. Teal+, listed at about $29 per 30 days in November 2026, unlocks full matching and AI writing. Check Teal's pricing page for current prices.
- Do I need to rebuild my CV / resume in CVJobMatch?
- No. Upload your existing PDF or Word file or paste the text. CVJobMatch doesn't change your layout. It tells you what to change and gives you text to paste in.
- Can I check more than one job?
- Yes. The first check is free. Full access is $39 a month for unlimited jobs and reruns, and you can cancel any time.
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