Is there a free Nextstep plan for students?

Yes. Nextstep offers a free option so students can explore the platform and see how the workflow fits their goals before committing to a paid tier.

Which Nextstep plan should I start with?

Most students should start with the plan that matches how actively they are job searching right now. If the priority is exploring the platform and getting initial direction, the entry option is usually the best place to begin.

When should I upgrade to a paid plan?

It usually makes sense to upgrade when a student wants deeper job-search support, more tailored outputs, or a workflow that needs to do more than basic exploration.

Can Nextstep help with active job applications?

Yes. Nextstep is not only for early career exploration; it is also built to support active job applications with stronger materials and a more organized process.

Is Nextstep only for students and recent graduates?

Nextstep is designed first for students, recent graduates, and early-career job seekers who need practical career direction and job-search support.

Do you offer enterprise pricing for universities?

Universities and enterprise partners can contact Nextstep for campus-wide pricing, implementation options, and student-body access.

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Pricing

Pricing for every career moment

Start with clarity, then unlock the full Nextstep toolkit for Storyboard, job matching, and AI resumes when you are ready.

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Keep momentum without surprise fees

Simple, transparent plans

Choose the plan that matches where you are today. Upgrade when you want deeper guidance, smarter matches, and unlimited resumes.

Free
Core career direction, Storyboard growth, and starter job-search tools.
$0/mo
- Career assessment with recommended majors, job titles, and next steps
- Storyboard that grows with you (AI assisted)
- Resume generation from Storyboard
- Live job search results
- Job-tailored ATS friendly resume generation
- Application tracking (pipeline + reminders)
- Shareable Storyboard + resume view
- AI mock interview training
- Job match scores
- Skill gap analysis for favorite roles
- Academy training library
- Inbound job offers
- Support (3 business day email support)
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Plus
Unlimited resumes and tracking with sharing and mock interview practice.
$8.33/mo
- Career assessment with recommended majors, job titles, and next steps
- Storyboard that grows with you (AI assisted)
- Resume generation from Storyboard
- Live job search results
- Job-tailored ATS friendly resume generation
- Application tracking (pipeline + reminders)
- Shareable Storyboard + resume view
- AI mock interview training
- Job match scores
- Skill gap analysis for favorite roles
- Academy training library
- Inbound job offers
- Support (24 hr email support)
Invest in your future
Pro
Advanced matching, skill-gap analysis, academy access, and inbound offers.
$12.49/mo
- Career assessment with recommended majors, job titles, and next steps
- Storyboard that grows with you (AI assisted)
- Resume generation from Storyboard
- Live job search results
- Job-tailored ATS friendly resume generation
- Application tracking (pipeline + reminders)
- Shareable Storyboard + resume view
- AI mock interview training
- Job match scores
- Skill gap analysis for favorite roles
- Academy training library
- Inbound job offers
- Support (Instant chat + 24 hr email support)
Invest in your future
Enterprise
Campus-wide or enterprise deployment with dedicated support and custom pricing.
Custom
- Career assessment with recommended majors, job titles, and next steps
- Storyboard that grows with you (AI assisted)
- Resume generation from Storyboard
- Live job search results
- Job-tailored ATS friendly resume generation
- Application tracking (pipeline + reminders)
- Shareable Storyboard + resume view
- AI mock interview training
- Job match scores
- Skill gap analysis for favorite roles
- Academy training library
- Inbound job offers
- Support (On call dedicated support agent)
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Compare what's inside each plan

Every feature is listed below; if it's not in a plan, it's clearly marked.

Use this breakdown to see what unlocks as students move from free direction into deeper job-search support.

Feature	Free	Plus	Pro	Enterprise
Career assessment with recommended majors, job titles, and next steps	Included	Included	Included	Included
Storyboard that grows with you (AI assisted)	Included	Included	Included	Included
Resume generation from Storyboard	Included	Included	Included	Included
Live job search results	Included	Included	Included	Included
Job-tailored ATS friendly resume generation	Included	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Application tracking (pipeline + reminders)	Included	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Shareable Storyboard + resume view		Included	Included	Included
AI mock interview training		Included	Included	Included
Job match scores			Included	Included
Skill gap analysis for favorite roles			Included	Included
Academy training library			Included	Included
Inbound job offers			Included	Included
Support	3 business day email support	24 hr email support	Instant chat + 24 hr email support	On call dedicated support agent

Support

Free3 business day email support

Plus24 hr email support

ProInstant chat + 24 hr email support

EnterpriseOn call dedicated support agent

Enterprise and university plans

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Universities, colleges, and student success programs can provide Nextstep to an entire student body through an enterprise contract.

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Plan FAQs

Questions about plans

Every option points toward the same outcome: helping students get closer to meaningful employment.

Ready to take the Nextstep?

Pick a plan and keep moving. Universities can contact us for enterprise pricing and student-body access.

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