Jobscan vs Enhancv: match the job ad or redesign the resume?

Picture two job hunters. One has a tidy resume and twenty tabs of job ads open. The other has an old document they're embarrassed to send anywhere. They'd both type this comparison into a search bar, and they'd need opposite answers. That's the honest summary of this pair: they look like rivals, but they start from different ends of the job.

My verdict, before the detail

If you're the first job hunter, with a resume that's fine and a stack of listings to apply to, pick Jobscan. It starts from the job posting and tells you what your resume lacks for that one role, including advice tuned to the tracking system the employer uses. If you're the second, pick Enhancv. It starts from the document: templates, an AI writer that rewrites your bullets, and a checker that looks at design as well as content. Neither one's pages crown a winner, and using both wouldn't be odd at all: build in one, then check against each ad in the other.

For the rest of this page I'll call them the job-matcher and the resume designer, which keeps the difference front of mind.

Two scores that don't measure the same thing

Here's where people get caught out. Both tools hand you a score, so it's tempting to compare the numbers. Don't. They aren't asking the same question.

The job-matcher's Match Rate is worked out against a specific job, across five scored categories. Paste in a different listing and the same resume gets a different result, because the point is fit to that role. Its site says its AI detects the applicant tracking system from the job URL and that it reverse-engineered the top systems, so the advice is aimed at the software reading your application.

The resume designer's checker runs 27 checks on content, layout and design, and gives a two-tier ATS score. The vendor says that score combines compatibility with role fit and tailoring. Because layout and design are part of it, a nicely formatted resume can score well even before you've matched it to any one job. So a high number on one tool and a middling number on the other isn't a contradiction. It's two different measurements.

Five questions to answer before you sign up

1. Do you have a resume you'd happily send today? If not, start with the builder side.
2. Are you applying to lots of different roles? Per-job matching earns its keep when every listing is different.
3. Does how the resume looks matter in your field? The designer scores layout and design; the matcher focuses on keywords and fit.
4. Do you want help with the rest of the search, such as tracking applications and interview practice? Both cover that, in slightly different ways.
5. Do you care how your data is handled? Only one of the two states a clear position on its checker page.

The pair compared on seven points

Point	Jobscan	Enhancv
Main job	Scanner that checks a resume against a job listing	Resume builder with a separate checker attached
How the check works	Match Rate against one job, five scored categories	27 checks on content, layout and design, two-tier ATS score
ATS handling	Says it detects the ATS from the job URL	Says its score blends compatibility with role fit and tailoring
Writing the resume	ATS resume builder and AI optimise, but the scanner is the core	AI builder rewrites bullets, scores match to a job description, designs templates
Job search extras	Application tracker, matched jobs, Auto Apply, AI interview practice	Job tracker, job board, Chrome extension for applying, AI mock interviews
Data stance	Not stated	Says it never shares data with third parties or uses it for AI model training
Who else it serves	Job seekers	Also has pages for recruitment, higher education and career coaches

Writing and redesigning the document

The resume designer is the stronger pick when the document itself is the problem. Its AI builder rewrites bullets, scores how well the resume matches a job description, and handles template design. The vendor also lists One-Click Job Tailoring and says you can export an ATS-tested PDF. It offers a free trial and says no sign-up is needed to start.

The job-matcher does have an ATS resume builder and an AI optimise option, so you're not stuck if you start there. But its scanner is clearly the centre of the product, and the builder is there to support it. Its pages describe a free scan and a free plan, which makes it easy to check a resume you've already got. If you want more choice on the building side, our list of the best CV makers for a fresh start goes wider.

Tracking, applying and interview practice

Both have grown past their first job. The job-matcher adds an application tracker, jobs matched to your resume, Auto Apply and AI interview practice, plus cover letter and LinkedIn tools. The resume designer has a job tracker, a job board, a Chrome extension for applying, and AI mock interviews, along with cover letter tools.

On paper that's close to even. The difference is what each set of extras is built around: the matcher's revolve around fitting you to listings, while the designer's sit next to a resume you've built inside it.

Data, coaches and the wider audience

Two smaller points might tip it for some readers. The resume designer states that it never shares your data with third parties or uses it for AI model training. The job-matcher doesn't state a position on that, so if it matters to you, ask before you upload.

The designer also has pages for recruitment teams, higher education and career coaches. If you're a coach choosing one tool to recommend to clients, that's worth knowing. The matcher reads as a tool for individual job seekers.

Whichever way you go, it's worth comparing a few checkers side by side. Our round-up of free ATS resume checkers lines several of them up.

Close alternatives to both

Resume Worded

Best for: Job seekers wanting bullet-level feedback: a score out of 100, line-by-line notes, LinkedIn review and AutoFix rewrites to approve.

Teal

Best for: Anyone tracking many applications, with a resume builder, job tracker and a free Chrome extension that saves jobs from over 40 job boards.

Rezi

Best for: People who want AI to write the resume, using its AI Resume Agent alongside a checker and keyword scanner.

Kickresume

Best for: Job hunters who'd like a resume and cover letter together, each tailored to the job description.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jobscan or Enhancv better for getting past an ATS?

They approach it differently. The job-matcher says it detects the employer's ATS from the job URL and tailors advice to it. The resume designer scores compatibility alongside layout, design and role fit.

Can I use both tools together?

Yes, and many job seekers could. Build or redesign the resume in the designer, then check it against each listing in the matcher.

Do I need to sign up to try them?

The resume designer offers a free trial and says no sign-up is needed to start. The job-matcher's pages describe a free scan and a free plan.

Why are my two scores so different?

Because they measure different things. One scores fit to a single job across five categories. The other runs 27 checks on content, layout and design.

Which one has resume templates?

The resume designer leads with templates and design. The job-matcher has an ATS resume builder, but scanning is its core.