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VisualCV alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best VisualCV alternative for most people is Kickresume (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of resume builders. It's also the best free one.
VisualCV compared with 5 alternatives: Kickresume, Novorésumé, Enhancv, Resume.io and Zety.
VisualCV has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 per month, billed quarterly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| VisualCVThis tool | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kickresume | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Novorésumé | Free plan · from $23.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Enhancv | Free trial · from $16.50/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Resume.io | Free plan · from $29.95 | Yes | Web |
| Zety | Free plan · from $5.95/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
VisualCV starts at $16 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Kickresume.
Zety starts 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 VisualCV
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
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
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 VisualCV.
- Enhancv also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Job seekers who want a resume that looks designed rather than plain
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.
Suits: Job seekers who want a finished resume and cover letter in one sitting
Zety
Resume and cover letter builder with expert-written content
- Zety starts at $5.95 per month, billed yearly ($71.40).
Suits: People who would rather pick from suggested phrases than write from scratch
Limits worth knowing in VisualCV
- The free account cannot download a PDF or share a resume online, so in practice Pro is needed to send one.
- Pro is priced at $16 a month when billed quarterly; the monthly option costs more and its price is not in the page text.
- VisualCV refunds Pro within the first 30 days on request by email, per the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to VisualCV?
The alternatives to VisualCV in this directory are Kickresume, Novorésumé, Enhancv, Resume.io and Zety. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with VisualCV.
Is there a free alternative to VisualCV?
Yes. Kickresume, Novorésumé, Resume.io and Zety have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which VisualCV alternatives work on Android?
The VisualCV listing does not include an Android app. Kickresume lists one.
Which VisualCV alternatives work on iOS?
The VisualCV listing does not include an iOS app. Kickresume lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.