Free vs Paid
Which career tools are free and which are paid?
Building a resume, a cover letter or an HR letter costs nothing, the charge is on the download. The resume scanner, headshot generator and mock interview charge for each run instead, and every account starts with a small free allowance.
Where the charge sits
| Tool | Free to use | What you pay for |
|---|---|---|
| Resume Builder | Yes, build freely | Downloading the resume |
| Cover Letter Generator | Yes, write freely | Downloading or sending it |
| HR Letter Writer | Yes, write freely | Downloading, sending or copying it |
| ATS Score Checker | A free scan to start | Each scan after that |
| AI Mock Interview | A short free preview | Each full interview |
| AI Headshot Generator | A free allowance to start | Each headshot after that |
| Profile Boost | No | Days of boost |
Free allowances come with your account. Gold raises them, see [Gold membership](/support/gold-membership).
Free on every account
- Browsing and applying to jobs.
- Your profile, your resume and the Job tracker, within its limits.
- Writing as many resumes, cover letters and HR letters as you like.
- Reading the scores and summary on a resume scan or an interview report.
Related questions
Why does the builder let me finish and then ask for money?
Because the charge is on the download, not on the writing. You can see the whole document before deciding.
Does my free allowance come back each month?
Allowances that come with a plan renew with the plan. The free starter allowance is granted once.
Is there a completely free way to check my resume?
Yes, the first resume scan. See Resume scanner.
