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Standard Resume alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Standard Resume alternative for most people is Kickresume (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of resume builders. It's also the best free one.
Standard Resume compared with 5 alternatives: FlowCV, Enhancv, Novorésumé, Kickresume and VisualCV.
Standard Resume has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard ResumeThis tool | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| FlowCV | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Enhancv | Free trial · from $16.50/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Novorésumé | Free plan · from $23.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kickresume | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| VisualCV | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Standard Resume starts at $19 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: FlowCV and Kickresume.
Enhancv and VisualCV start lower without scoring higher.
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 Standard Resume
FlowCV
Free resume builder with watermark-free PDF downloads
- FlowCV starts at $5 per month, billed yearly ($60).
- FlowCV also covers documents.
Suits: Job seekers who need one polished resume and do not want to pay
Enhancv
Designed resume builder with AI feedback, tailoring and a job tracker
- Enhancv starts at $16.50 per month, billed every 6 months ($99).
- Enhancv has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Standard Resume.
- Enhancv also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Job seekers who want a resume that looks designed rather than plain
Novorésumé
Resume builder sold as one-time passes, with free AI writing tools
- Novorésumé starts at $23.99 for 1 month, paid once with no renewal.
Suits: Job seekers who do not want a subscription that renews by itself
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.
Suits: Job seekers who want an AI first draft from a job ad
VisualCV
Resume and CV builder with online resume sites and view tracking
- VisualCV starts at $16 per month, billed quarterly.
Suits: Job seekers who want an online resume and to know when it is viewed
Limits worth knowing in Standard Resume
- Only the monthly Pro price ($19) could be read; the Quarterly and Yearly options on the pricing page did not show prices in the page text.
- The vendor's pages disagree on whether PDF downloads are on the free plan.
- Runs in a browser only; no mobile or desktop app is listed.
- The free plan keeps Standard Resume branding, which Pro removes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Standard Resume?
The alternatives to Standard Resume in this directory are FlowCV, Enhancv, Novorésumé, Kickresume and VisualCV. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Standard Resume.
Is there a free alternative to Standard Resume?
Yes. FlowCV, Novorésumé, Kickresume and VisualCV have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Standard Resume alternatives work on Android?
The Standard Resume listing does not include an Android app. Kickresume lists one.
Which Standard Resume alternatives work on iOS?
The Standard Resume 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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.