M.Sc. Student Builds Affordable ATS Resume Scanner Starting at €3.99/Month

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A master's student developed ClearScan, an ATS resume scanning tool, after finding existing options like Jobscan too expensive during his own job search. The platform allows users to paste a resume and job description to see how closely they match, with transparent scoring that explains the results. ClearScan launched today and has already attracted its first paying customers. A free tier offers two scans per month, while paid plans start at €3.99/month, deliberately priced with students in mind. The tool is now live at clearscan.fyi, with the developer actively seeking feedback from users familiar with ATS screening challenges.

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