If you need to tailor a resume for each job application, Teal matches your experience to the job description and helps you shape the result.
The verdict: pay $29 per month only during an active application sprint. It is often compared with Jobscan, but Teal puts more weight on organizing your search.
Who it's for
Teal is built for you if job hunting is your main project and each application needs a different resume. You will be disappointed if you need finished writing without careful checking.
Buy it if
- You are applying across several job boards and want every saved role in one tracker.
- You already have a factual master resume and can edit each suggested bullet before sending it.
- You face a short job-search deadline and need to compare your resume against each job description.
Skip it if
- You need applications in a language other than English.
- You expect AI-written bullets or cover letters to be ready without checking every claim.
- You are organizing client work or sales leads rather than your own job search.
Your first hour
Free signup needs no credit card. The vendor does not document a Google sign-in or waitlist. You can make a usable first resume version within an hour.
- Create account Start on the free plan with no card details.
- Set goals Add your career direction before saving jobs and building documents.
- Add a resume Upload existing content or start with one of 10 free resume templates.
- Match one role Save a job from more than 40 job boards and use your 10 free bullet credits.
The workflow is simple, but accurate tailoring still takes time because you must supply the real details.
What you actually get per plan
Teal has a free plan and three Teal+ billing periods. Most solo job seekers should start free, then use the $29 monthly option only when repeated matching and AI generation matter.
| Plan | Price | What’s inside | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Forever | Free | Unlimited resumes and job tracking; 10 templates; basic analysis | Limited AI credits and only the top 5 matching keywords |
| Teal+ Weekly | $13 per week | Unlimited AI support; unlimited keyword matching; premium templates | Billed every 7 days and renews automatically |
| Teal+ Monthly | $29 per month | Unlimited AI support; unlimited keyword matching; premium templates | Billed every 30 days and renews automatically |
| Teal+ Quarterly | $79 per 90 days | Unlimited AI support; unlimited keyword matching; premium templates | Billed every 90 days and renews automatically |
The free plan has 10 non-renewable bullet credits, two summary credits, two cover-letter credits, and two interview-practice credits.
Three real situations
These cases show when the paid tier earns its place and when it does not.
A freelance designer between contracts
They can pay $29 for a month of intensive applications and keep each role in one tracker. They still need to rewrite AI bullets around real projects and outcomes.
A creator applying for one staff role
The free plan gives 10 bullet credits and two cover-letter credits. That is enough to assess the workflow, but generated text can sound generic and needs a human rewrite.
A two-person online store
Teal is not the right buy because it tracks job applications, not customer work. A shared Google Sheet is the simpler and cheaper route for two owners.
Where it falls short
Reviewers describe Teal’s AI drafts as generic and templated. They report occasional errors, including skills copied from a job description. One review documented “work authorization” placed in a resume headline as a skill. Compared with Rezi, Teal’s structural suggestions may feel less buzzword-heavy, but both tools need close editing.
Additional languages are not supported, which hurts applicants writing outside English. Paid plans renew automatically unless canceled. Teal may use anonymized, aggregated career content and usage patterns to improve its AI services, which matters if you handle sensitive career details.
Watch out: Canceling stops the next renewal but does not automatically create a refund. Monthly refund requests must be submitted within 7 calendar days of the billing period start.
Common questions
Is there a free Teal plan?
Yes. Free Forever includes unlimited resumes and job tracking, but AI credits are limited and do not renew.
Can I cancel Teal+ any time?
Yes, you can cancel through account settings. Access continues until the current billing period ends.
Does Teal train on my resume data?
Teal says it does not use identifiable resumes or cover letters to train general-purpose models for other customers. It may use anonymized and aggregated content or usage patterns to improve its AI services.
What is the cheapest way to try Teal?
Start with Free Forever, which requires no credit card. The cheapest published paid period is $13 for one week.
Is Teal worth it for a freelancer?
It can be worth using free if you are personally applying for jobs. Teal does not publish a team plan for managing freelance clients or small-business work.
Bottom line
Buy Teal+ at $29 per month only if you are actively applying and will check every generated claim. Otherwise, use the free plan for tracking and resume versions, then write the final copy yourself.
