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Zety alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Zety alternative for most people is Kickresume (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of resume builders. It's also the best free one.
Zety compared with 6 alternatives: LiveCareer, Resume Genius, Resume.io, Kickresume, Novorésumé and 1 more.
Zety has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.95 per month, billed yearly ($71.40). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZetyThis tool | Free plan · from $5.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| LiveCareer | Free plan · from $5.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Resume Genius | Free plan · from $7.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Resume.io | Free plan · from $29.95 | Yes | Web |
| Kickresume | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Novorésumé | Free plan · from $23.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| VisualCV | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Zety starts at $5.95 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 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 Zety
LiveCareer
Resume, CV and cover letter builder with ready-made phrases
- LiveCareer starts at $5.95 per month, billed yearly ($71.40).
Suits: Job seekers who want prewritten bullet points to start from
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).
Suits: Job seekers who need a resume in Word as well as PDF
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
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
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 Zety
- The free Basic Package downloads only in TXT; PDF and Word need a paid plan.
- The $1.95 trial renews at $25.95 every 4 weeks after 14 days unless cancelled first.
- The Annual Package is paid as one $71.40 charge and renews each year.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zety?
The alternatives to Zety in this directory are LiveCareer, Resume Genius, Resume.io, Kickresume, Novorésumé and VisualCV. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zety.
Is there a free alternative to Zety?
Yes. LiveCareer, Resume Genius, Resume.io, Kickresume, Novorésumé and VisualCV have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zety alternatives work on Android?
The Zety listing does not include an Android app. Kickresume lists one.
Which Zety alternatives work on iOS?
The Zety 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.