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ResumeStart vs Deft

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ResumeStart compared with Deft
Detail ResumeStartDeft logo Deft
What it doesFree ATS resume checker and builder that matches your resume to job descriptions AI writing that doesn't sound like AI
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 1 resume, ATS checks, 3 tailors per month, 3 cover letters per month, 1 PDF and 1 Word download for life of account, 1 job application tracked, 5 AI questions per day, 5 autofill attempts. Pro: $4 first month, then $12/month (or $18 first 3 months, then $36 every 3 months). Unlimited resumes, Free plan with 2 requests per day; Basic $15/mo (200 generations/month); Pro $49/mo (800 generations/month); Premium $99/mo (2,000 generations/month); API: $2.50 per million input tokens, $12 per million output and thinking tokens, rounded up to nearest cent with 1 cent minimum per request.
Key features
  • Generate resume from job description
  • ATS score checker showing keyword and skills match
  • AI resume tailoring for each job
  • AI-written cover letters
  • 30+ ATS-friendly resume templates
  • Job application autofill Chrome add-on
  • Job application tracker with status updates
  • Interview preparation with likely questions
  • Personal portfolio website builder from resume
  • PDF and DOCX export matching preview
  • Distribution fine-tuning for natural writing output
  • Browser-based console for generating and rewriting
  • Server-to-server API with /v1/generate endpoint
  • Specialized agents for SEO, rewriting, and copyediting
  • Custom model training on company style
  • Generation history and public share links
  • AI advising for AI transformation and strategy
  • Lightweight metrics and checking tools in editor
What makes it different
  • Free ATS score and resume check without sign-up or credit card required
  • One-click autofill saves hours on repetitive job application forms
  • Unlimited tailoring and cover letters on Pro plan
  • Live coaching interviews available on Career+ plan
  • Trained on human prose to eliminate repetitive AI patterns and 'LLM slop'
  • More creative and varied output than general-purpose AI assistants
  • Custom models trained on your company's specific writing style
  • Preserves author's intent and voice without hallucinations
  • Usage-based API pricing with no charges for failed generations
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 no change since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)37
Citation Flow (Majestic)1724
Referring domains (Majestic)1440

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