LaunchCV vs Jobscan. An honest side-by-side.
We make LaunchCV, so read this as our view. Every Jobscan detail links to Jobscan's own page and was checked on .
Which one to pick
Pick LaunchCV if…
- you want an ATS check with no account, before anything else
- you want the builder, all 4 templates, PDF export and job tracker free with an account
- you'd rather buy a Week Pass ($9 for 7 days, no auto-renewal) than subscribe
- you want cover letters and interview prep on every paid plan
- you want a 7-day money-back window on monthly plans
Pick Jobscan if…
- you want to compare your resume with a specific job post for free — Jobscan's free plan includes 5 scans a monthSource 1Source 2
- you scan against a lot of job posts — Premium has no monthly scan limitSource 1
- you want formatting advice for the employer's own ATS, like Workday or TaleoSource 3
- you want to optimize your LinkedIn profile, which LaunchCV doesn't doSource 10Source 6
- you want a Chrome extension that scans and saves jobs from LinkedIn, Indeed and GlassdoorSource 11
/ Side by side
Features and prices. Sourced.
| Feature | LaunchCV | Jobscan |
|---|---|---|
| Free ATS check | Yes, no account needed | 5 scans a month on the free planSource 1 |
| Checks layout and formatting problems | Yes, free | Yes, as part of the Match RateSource 2 |
| Match against a specific job post | Free account — 2 a month. Paid plans — 40, 150 or 150 job matches a month (Week Pass, Pro, 90-Day Pass) | Yes — 5 scans a month free, unlimited on PremiumSource 1Source 2 |
| Advice for a specific ATS (Workday, Taleo…) | No — general rules that hold across ATS | Yes, ATS Tips in the Match ReportSource 3 |
| Resume builder | Free with an account — 4 one-column templates, PDF export | Free to use and download; AI writing tools are paidSource 4 |
| AI tailoring to a job | Bullet rewrites and job matching on every paid plan | AI Optimize, on PremiumSource 5Source 6 |
| Cover letters | Every paid plan | Premium, and during the 7-day free trialSource 7 |
| Interview prep | 10 likely questions with answer outlines from your resume, every paid plan | AI mock interviews by video or audio; Jobscan says the tool is enterprise-only for nowSource 8Source 9 |
| LinkedIn profile optimization | Not offered | Yes, on PremiumSource 10Source 6 |
| Job tracker | Free with an account | Free, with a Chrome extensionSource 11 |
| Price | Week Pass $9 for 7 days, Pro $29/mo or 90-Day Pass $69 for 90 days | See Jobscan's plan page (opens in a new tab)Source 13 |
| Cancelling and refunds | Passes never renew; cancel the monthly plan anytime, with money back within 7 days | Cancel from your Account page; refunds case by case, if asked within 2 days of a billing period starting and unusedSource 12 |
Jobscan details checked on jobscan.co. The small numbers link to the sources below. Tell us if something changed: support@launch-cv.com
Comparing more than two tools? How to choose an ATS resume checker covers the six things worth checking. Or see LaunchCV pricing and how job matching works.
/ Sources
Sources (checked Nov 2026).
Each line is what we say about Jobscan, followed by the Jobscan page we checked it against on . Products change, so check the linked page before you decide.
- 01Jobscan's free plan includes 5 resume scans a month with a limited Match Report; Premium removes the scan limit and keeps unlimited scan history.Jobscan — What do you get with Jobscan Premium? (opens in a new tab)
- 02Jobscan's resume scanner compares your resume with a job description you paste and gives a Match Rate based on formatting, keywords and relevance.Jobscan — Free resume scanner (opens in a new tab)
- 03Jobscan's ATS Tips read the job's application link to identify the employer's ATS (such as Greenhouse, Taleo or Workday) and show formatting advice for it at the top of the Match Report.Jobscan — How Jobscan's ATS Tips work (opens in a new tab)
- 04Jobscan's resume builder is free to use and download; its advanced AI writing tools are part of the paid plan.Jobscan — ATS resume builder (opens in a new tab)
- 05Jobscan's AI Optimize (also called One-Click Optimize) suggests edits to tailor your resume to a job; you accept or reject each one and your Match Rate updates.Jobscan — AI Optimize (opens in a new tab)
- 07Jobscan's AI cover letter generator can be used during the 7-day free trial; after that it's part of Premium.Jobscan — AI cover letter generator (opens in a new tab)
- 08Jobscan describes AI mock interviews built from a job and your resume: you answer by video or audio and get feedback on pace, filler words, pauses and delivery.Jobscan — AI mock interview practice (opens in a new tab)
- 09A Jobscan comparison article says its Interview Practice tool is currently enterprise-only, so individual job seekers can't use it yet.Jobscan — Jobscan vs Rezi (opens in a new tab)
- 10Jobscan's LinkedIn Optimization scores your profile's headline, summary and experience against job descriptions you add and shows a match score.Jobscan — LinkedIn optimization tool (opens in a new tab)
- 11Jobscan has a free job tracker, and its Chrome extension adds Scan and Save buttons to job listings on LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor.Jobscan — Free job application tracker (opens in a new tab)
- 12You cancel Jobscan from your Account page and drop to the free plan when the billing period ends. Refunds are considered case by case, only if requested within 2 calendar days of a billing period starting and the service wasn't used in that period.Jobscan — Cancellation policy (opens in a new tab)
- 13Jobscan's current Premium prices and trial terms are listed on its plan page. We link to it instead of quoting a number that can change.Jobscan — Choose your plan (opens in a new tab)
/ Questions
Switching, answered.
Can I bring my resume over to LaunchCV?
Yes. Upload your resume as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, or paste your LinkedIn profile text, and LaunchCV fills in each section for you to review before you edit or export it.
Is LaunchCV's ATS check really free?
Yes. It needs no account and returns a 0–100 score with a prioritized list of fixes. A free account gets 2 job-description matches and 1 role-fit check each month, plus the free ATS check and the resume builder. Cover letters and interview prep are on the paid plans. Jobscan's free plan, by contrast, includes job-post matching for 5 scans a month.
Is LaunchCV cheaper than Jobscan?
LaunchCV costs Week Pass $9 for 7 days, Pro $29/mo or 90-Day Pass $69 for 90 days. Jobscan lists its current prices on its plan page, so compare them there. If you'd rather not subscribe, LaunchCV's Week Pass and 90-Day Pass are single payments with no auto-renewal.
Does LaunchCV optimize LinkedIn profiles?
No. LaunchCV can import your LinkedIn profile text to start a resume, but it doesn't score or rewrite the profile itself. Jobscan's LinkedIn Optimization is built for that.
Does LaunchCV tell me which ATS an employer uses?
No. LaunchCV checks your resume against rules that hold across common applicant tracking systems: one column, standard headings, contact details as plain text and one date format. Jobscan's ATS Tips detect the employer's system from the application link.
How do refunds compare?
LaunchCV's monthly plan has a 7-day money-back guarantee, and its passes never renew. Jobscan's cancellation policy considers refunds case by case when you ask within 2 calendar days of a billing period starting and haven't used the service in that period.
Can I use both?
Yes. Both have a free tier, so you can run your resume through each and keep whichever advice you find more useful before paying for anything.
Try the free check, then decide.
No account needed. Read the resume format guide