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ResumeBuilder alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ResumeBuilder alternative for most people is Kickresume (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of resume builders. It's also the best free one.
ResumeBuilder compared with 5 alternatives: Zety, Resume Genius, LiveCareer, Resume.io and Kickresume.
ResumeBuilder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.95 per month, billed annually ($71.40 upfront). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ResumeBuilderThis tool | Free plan · from $5.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zety | Free plan · from $5.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Resume Genius | Free plan · from $7.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| LiveCareer | Free plan · from $5.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Resume.io | Free plan · from $29.95 | Yes | Web |
| Kickresume | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
ResumeBuilder starts at $5.95 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Kickresume scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from ResumeBuilder
Zety
Resume and cover letter builder with expert-written content
- Zety starts at $5.95 per month, billed yearly ($71.40).
- Zety does not cover documents, which ResumeBuilder does.
Suits: People who would rather pick from suggested phrases than write from scratch
Resume Genius
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing aids and a job board
- Resume Genius starts at $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40).
- Resume Genius does not cover documents, which ResumeBuilder does.
Suits: Job seekers who need a resume in Word as well as PDF
LiveCareer
Resume, CV and cover letter builder with ready-made phrases
- LiveCareer starts at $5.95 per month, billed yearly ($71.40).
- LiveCareer does not cover documents, which ResumeBuilder does.
Suits: Job seekers who want prewritten bullet points to start from
Resume.io
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing and an ATS score
- Resume.io starts at $29.95 per 28 days after a $2.95 seven-day trial; $49.95 per quarter.
- Resume.io does not cover documents, which ResumeBuilder does.
Suits: Job seekers who want a finished resume and cover letter in one sitting
Kickresume
Resume, cover letter and personal website builder with an AI writer
- Kickresume starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96).
- Kickresume also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kickresume does not cover documents, which ResumeBuilder does.
Suits: Job seekers who want an AI first draft from a job ad
Limits worth knowing in ResumeBuilder
- Word and PDF downloads are locked on the free plan; only TXT is free.
- The 14-day access is a paid $1.95 trial that renews at $25.95 every four weeks unless cancelled before day 14.
- Cancelling removes access to the dashboard and saved documents until you resubscribe with the same email, so download first. The vendor says subscriptions cannot be paused.
- A refund can be requested within 14 days of subscribing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ResumeBuilder?
The alternatives to ResumeBuilder in this directory are Zety, Resume Genius, LiveCareer, Resume.io and Kickresume. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ResumeBuilder.
Is there a free alternative to ResumeBuilder?
Yes. Zety, Resume Genius, LiveCareer, Resume.io and Kickresume have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ResumeBuilder alternatives work on Android?
The ResumeBuilder listing does not include an Android app. Kickresume lists one.
Which ResumeBuilder alternatives work on iOS?
The ResumeBuilder listing does not include an iOS app. Kickresume lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.