BeamJobs vs Resume.io (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, BeamJobs and Resume.io share a 2.2 GPA, and only Resume.io has a free plan.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Resume.io
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing and an ATS score
Free plan · from $29.95
Which one is for you
Pick BeamJobs if
- Fits if you want a resume and a cover letter from one site, with AI help
- Works for people who can live with a browser-only tool
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to see the price first, because no pricing page could be read
- Not for you if you want to download for free, as downloads cost money
- Watch out: the terms say a subscription may start with a free trial and renew automatically
- Watch out: refunds are promised within 7 days of purchase, by email only
- Too light for anyone wanting a phone or desktop app, as it runs in the browser only
Pick Resume.io if
- Fits if you rewrite your resume for each job ad and want a fit score as you go
- Works for people who want the resume and a matching cover letter done in one sitting
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free PDF, as the free plan downloads TXT only and keeps one resume
- Watch out: the $2.95 trial renews at $29.95 every 4 weeks after 7 days unless you cancel
- Watch out: the pricing page promises a 7-day money-back guarantee, but the terms say subscriptions aren't refunded
- Not for you if you want Recruiter Match or Auto Apply, since the pricing page doesn't say which plan has them
- Watch out: only some templates export to Word, and there's no phone app
How we grade them
| 2.2GPABeamJobsFair | 2.2GPAResume.ioFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo pricing page could be read. The site says downloads cost under a dollar and gives no later price, so there is nothing to set against the $7.95 to $26.66 a month of its category. | CThe cheapest way in is $49.95 a quarter, about $16.65 a month, right at this category's middle ($16.50). The 4-weekly plan after the trial is $29.95, about $32 for 30 days, which is in the dearest tenth here. |
| Free plan and trial | CBuilding and editing are free, but downloads are paid, and the terms say a subscription may begin with a trial and then renew. No free plan is recorded. | CThe free plan keeps one resume and one cover letter, downloads TXT only, and limits sharing and analytics. PDFs and premium templates are paid, and the 7-day trial costs $2.95. |
| Features | BAI resume builder, templates, a cover letter generator, writing and checking tools, and an examples library. It covers the job; nothing on record shows a gap. | BAI bullets and summaries, keywords pulled from a pasted job ad with a fit score, a 16-check ATS checker, cover letters written from your resume and the job, and link sharing with view analytics. PDFs on paid plans, and Word on some templates. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. It is a web app where the work is building the resume yourself. | CNo App Store rating on record. You fill in a web builder section by section, with AI drafting bullets from what you type or say. |
| Platforms and integrations | CBrowser only, with no mobile or desktop app. It lists LinkedIn, Google Docs and Word. | CWeb only, with no phone or desktop app and no integrations on record. |
| Best for | quick AI resumes and cover letters in a browser | a resume tailored to a job ad's keywords |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: BeamJobs and Resume.io. How we grade
Where they differ
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At a glance
| BeamJobs | Resume.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | $29.95 per 28 days after a $2.95 seven-day trial; $49.95 per quarter |
| Free plan | None | One resume and one cover letter, downloads in TXT format only, and limited resume sharing and analytics. |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day trial for $2.95 with full access; it renews at $29.95 every 4 weeks unless cancelled |
| Web | ||
| Made by | qualifIQ, Inc. | Talent Worldwide, Inc. |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | resume.io |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 |
Worth knowing
BeamJobs
- No pricing page could be read; the site says building and editing are free and downloads cost under a dollar, with no later price stated.
- The terms say a subscription may start with a free trial and then renew automatically.
- The terms promise refunds within 7 days of purchase, requested by email.
- It runs in the browser only; no mobile or desktop app is listed.
Resume.io
- The free plan downloads only in TXT format; PDF downloads and premium templates need a paid plan.
- The $2.95 trial turns into a $29.95 charge every 4 weeks after 7 days unless it is cancelled first.
- The pricing page promises a 7-day money-back guarantee, while the terms of use say subscriptions are not refunded.
- The homepage promotes Recruiter Match, Auto Apply and career coaching, but the pricing page does not say which plan includes them.
Key features
BeamJobs
- AI resume builder
- A step-by-step builder with AI suggestions for work experience, skills and summary, and an option to tailor a resume to a job description.
- Ways to start
- Upload an existing resume, begin from one of its examples, start from scratch, or build from your LinkedIn profile.
- Templates
- Offers nine ATS-oriented BeamJobs designs, plus separate template pages for Word and Google Docs.
- Cover letter generator
- Takes a resume and a job description and produces a cover letter, with matching cover letter templates.
- Writing and checking tools
- Includes a bullet point generator, an ATS resume checker, a resume summary generator and a resume-to-job match tool.
- Examples library
- Says it has over 2,000 resume examples by profession, along with cover letter examples and guides.
Resume.io
- Templates, including ATS-safe ones
- A library of resume templates with several marked as ATS layouts, plus matching cover letter templates. Paid plans unlock every template and color.
- AI writing help
- The builder drafts work history bullet points and summaries from what you type or say, and offers pre-written phrases for each role.
- Job matching and keywords
- Paste a job listing and the builder suggests skills and keywords from it, then shows a score for how closely the resume fits.
- Free ATS resume checker
- A separate checker runs 16 checks on an uploaded resume and gives an ATS score with tips; the basic version is free.
- Cover letter generator
- Writes a cover letter from your resume and the job you are applying for, in templates that match the resume designs.
- Downloads and sharing
- Paid plans download unlimited PDFs, and some templates also export to Word (.docx). Resumes can be shared by link with view analytics.
Plans
BeamJobs
Pricing could not be confirmed. See beamjobs.com.
Resume.io
Free$0
One resume and one cover letter, TXT downloads only, limited sharing and analytics.
Monthly$29.95
per 28 days, after a 7-day trial for $2.95
Billed every 4 weeks after the $2.95 trial. Unlimited resumes and cover letters, all premium templates and colors, unlimited PDF downloads.
Quarterly$49.95
per 3 months
The same features as the monthly plan, billed every 3 months with no trial step.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, BeamJobs or Resume.io?
As of Nov 12, 2026, BeamJobs has no price we could confirm, and Resume.io starts at $29.95 per 28 days after a $2.95 seven-day trial; $49.95 per quarter.
Which has a free plan, BeamJobs or Resume.io?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Resume.io has a free plan. BeamJobs does not.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.