The free ATS resume checker that actually shows you what to fix.
Paste a job description, upload your resume. In 20 seconds you'll see your ATS score, missing keywords, and the exact fixes — in plain English, not jargon.
How it works
Upload your resume
PDF or DOCX. We parse it the way Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever do — and flag anything that doesn't survive.
Paste the job description
We extract the keywords that actually matter (skills, tools, certifications) and ignore the boilerplate.
Get fixes you can ship
Match score, missing keywords with frequency, and rewrites you can paste straight into your resume.
How we compare
vs. typical ATS-only checkers
| Feature | ResumeBotBuster | Typical competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Free monthly scan | Limited / trial only | |
| ATS match score | ||
| Missing keyword analysis | ||
| AI bullet rewrites | Pro | Top tier |
| Multiple resume versions | Pro | Top tier |
| Application tracker | Pro | Varies |
| AI mock-interview coach (voice) | Pro+ | |
| Pro pricing | $12 / mo | $20–$50 / mo |
See head-to-head pages: vs Jobscan · vs Resume Worded · vs Teal
ATS resume checker FAQ
What is an ATS resume checker?+
An ATS resume checker is a tool that scans your resume the same way an Applicant Tracking System (like Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, or Taleo) would. It scores how well your resume matches a specific job description, flags missing keywords, and highlights formatting that machines tend to drop or misread.
How does ResumeBotBuster's ATS checker work?+
Paste a job description, upload your resume, and we parse both the way modern ATSes do. You get an overall match score, the exact missing keywords (with frequency and context), and plain-English fixes you can apply in 20 seconds. Free accounts get one full scan per month.
Is the ATS resume checker free?+
Yes. Every account gets one free ATS scan per month, including the score, keyword gap analysis, and top three recommendations. Pro ($12/mo) adds unlimited scans, AI bullet rewrites, multiple resume versions, and an application tracker. Pro+ ($29/mo) adds an AI mock-interview coach.
Which Applicant Tracking Systems do you simulate?+
We model parsing behavior from the major ATSes used by Fortune 500 and mid-market employers: Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Taleo, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, Ashby, and Bamboo. The same resume can score differently across systems — we surface the lowest-common-denominator issues first.
How accurate is an ATS score?+
No public tool can perfectly replicate a private ATS, and anyone claiming 'guaranteed pass' is overselling. What an ATS checker can do reliably: catch unparseable formatting, surface missing role-specific keywords, and flag weak verb choices. Treat the score as a directional gut-check, not a final grade.
How is this different from Jobscan, Resume Worded, or Teal?+
We focus on the full ATS-to-interview pipeline, not just keyword matching. Pro+ includes an AI mock-interview coach (voice and written), LinkedIn optimization, and cover letter generation — at $29/mo versus competitors who charge similar prices for keyword scanning alone. See our direct comparisons at /vs/jobscan, /vs/resume-worded, and /vs/teal.