Teal is a free resume builder and job tracker with a browser extension for bookmarking listings. Their own claim: 3.2 million members and a claimed "6x more interviews" (per tealhq.com).
| Hiredeck | Teal | |
|---|---|---|
| Where applications land | ✓The employer’s real form, on Greenhouse, Lever, or Ashby | ✗N/A — Teal doesn’t submit applications, you do, on each job board |
| You approve before it sends | ✓Default — nothing ships without your review | N/A — every application is sent manually by you |
| Credits charged on | ✓Successful submissions only | Flat subscription for AI features, not tied to applications sent |
| Published user counts | None yet — we’re pre-launch and won’t invent one | 3.2 million members claimed, and a claimed "6x more interviews" (their own figures) |
| Core product | Swipe → AI drafts → you approve → we submit | AI resume builder + job tracker + bookmarking extension |
| Application submission | ✓Submitted for you, on the employer’s real form | ✗You still apply yourself on each job board |
| Pricing | One-time credit packs from $24.99, no subscription; credits never expire | Free tier, or $13/week for unlimited AI features |
Where Teal is genuinely ahead
Teal’s resume builder and 2,000+ example library are more mature than anything Hiredeck offers for resume editing by hand — if you want fine-grained manual control over formatting and templates, Teal is built for that in a way a swipe-first app isn’t.
The honest caveat
The 3.2M members and "6x more interviews" figures are Teal’s own published claims — verify at tealhq.com. These tools solve different problems: Teal helps you build one great resume and track applications you send yourself; Hiredeck removes the sending. Some people want both.
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