Teal

Teal combines an AI resume builder with job-description matching and job-tracking tools. It is best for applicants tailoring one career history to several openings, especially those who work in Chrome on a desktop and submit PDFs. The main drawback is that Word exports are unavailable, while the free account limits AI assistance and matching depth.

Overview

Teal lets you build from a blank page, upload a PDF or Word document, paste text, or import profile content from LinkedIn. Its workflow centers on a particular vacancy: add a job description, compare it with your resume, review a Match Score, and revise using suggested keywords and content improvements.

That connection between drafting and a target role is more useful than a standalone template editor when each application needs different emphasis. It is a poorer fit for anyone who must deliver editable DOC or DOCX files, since PDF is the only export format. Teal says career content may be used in anonymized and aggregated form to improve its AI models and services; it encrypts data in transit and at rest, performs regular security assessments, limits employee access, and uses secure cloud infrastructure.

Key features

Match a resume to a job

The Match Score, keyword suggestions, and recommended content changes give applicants a practical editing checklist. Free accounts receive basic resume analysis and the top five job-description keywords. Teal+ adds advanced analysis and unlimited keyword matching, a substantial difference for people applying to many roles or optimizing closely against each description.

Create and tailor resumes

The editor includes ATS-friendly designs with controls for layout, fonts, spacing, colors, and section order. Free users get 10 templates; paid users unlock the full template library. You can create and download unlimited PDF resumes without paying, which suits applicants maintaining multiple role-specific versions. Teal does not currently provide DOC or DOCX downloads, so the workflow remains PDF-first.

Import and save opportunities

LinkedIn profile import reduces re-entry work, while the Chrome extension saves jobs from supported boards including Indeed, Glassdoor, and Built In. The Job Search Companion is limited to Google Chrome on a desktop or laptop, excluding mobile and other browsers. Free Forever also includes unlimited job tracking and one email template per job stage.

AI assistance

Free accounts include limited credits for AI-generated achievements, cover letters, and professional summaries. Teal+ provides unlimited AI tools, making the upgrade relevant when you routinely generate or revise supporting application material rather than only formatting resumes.

Pricing

Teal's free options cost nothing. The Free plan includes unlimited resume creation, 10 templates, basic analysis, the top five job-description keywords, and limited AI credits. Free Forever adds unlimited job tracking and one email template per job stage. There is no general free trial, so the free account is the way to evaluate the core workflow.

Teal+ Weekly costs $13 a month and includes unlimited resumes, all templates, unlimited keyword matching, advanced analysis, and unlimited AI tools. Teal+ Monthly costs $29 a month, billed monthly, with the same inclusions. Teal+ Quarterly costs $79 a month and also carries the same feature set. The cheaper paid option is therefore the Weekly plan; all paid tiers remove the free plan's AI and keyword ceilings, while the free tier remains adequate for unlimited PDF resume creation.

Platforms

Teal is available on the web and as a browser extension. The job-search extension specifically requires Google Chrome and a desktop or laptop, so mobile-only users cannot use that capture workflow.

Who it's for

Choose Teal if you are actively applying across roles and want a repeatable way to compare each resume with its job description, maintain several PDF versions, and save openings from supported job boards. The free plan is particularly suitable for occasional applicants who need unlimited resume files and can work within five suggested keywords and limited AI credits.

Teal+ is aimed at high-volume searchers who need unlimited matching and AI generation. Look elsewhere if editable Word output is essential, if you work primarily on a phone, or if your browser is not Chrome.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Unlimited PDF resume creation on the free plan supports multiple targeted applications without a document quota.
• Pro: Match Scores and keyword recommendations connect resume editing directly to a vacancy.
• Pro: LinkedIn import and supported-board job saving reduce repetitive job-search administration.
• Con: Free matching is limited to the top five keywords and basic analysis, which is restrictive for broad searches.
• Con: Free AI credits run out, and DOC/DOCX export is not offered at all.
• Con: The extension works only in Chrome on desktop or laptop computers.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of tools, browse AI Resume Builders, AI Cover Letter Generators, AI Job Search Tools, or Cover Letter Software.

Kickresume is a better choice if you want Android or iOS access plus four basic resume templates and four matching cover-letter templates. Rezi suits users who prefer an extension, iOS support, and a free plan centered on one resume, one AI interview, and three PDF downloads. MyPerfectResume is worth considering for mobile apps, a free trial, and more than 40 customizable templates on its premium access plan.

Resume Genius fits applicants who need mobile apps, a free trial, and cover-letter downloads in PDF, Word, and TXT. Jobscan is an alternative for ATS-focused scanning with a free builder, ATS-friendly templates, and limited resume scans. Resume.io offers a seven-day trial and premium templates through its web app. Zety provides web-based resume and cover-letter building with TXT downloads. Novorésumé is a web option with a one-page free Basic plan and a 10-page paid tier.

Verdict

Teal is a strong choice for job seekers who want to tailor multiple PDF resumes against individual openings while keeping job tracking in the same workflow. Its free plan delivers unusually high resume volume, but choose another service if you need Word files, mobile-first access, or unrestricted AI and keyword analysis without a paid subscription.