Enhancv vs Resume.io (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Enhancv if

• Fits if you want sections most builders lack, such as a day in your life
• Works for people who tailor each resume to a job ad and track applications from Chrome

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want a free plan, as the free version ends after 7 days and adds branding
• Not for you if an employer wants a Word file, since downloads are PDF only
• Pricey if you pay monthly, at $39 against $16.50 a month on the $99 six-month plan
• Watch out: monthly fees aren't refunded, and only Quarterly and Semiannual plans can get a pro-rated refund
• Watch out: the job tracker extension works only in desktop Chrome

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

Enhancv

• There is no lasting free plan: the Free Plan lasts 7 days, adds Enhancv branding and caps a resume at 12 section items.
• Resumes download as PDF only; the FAQ says there is no Word download.
• Monthly fees are not refundable; only Quarterly and Semiannual plans can get a partial, pro-rated refund.
• The job tracker extension works in desktop Chrome only, according to its own FAQ.

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.

Enhancv

Designed templates and custom sections

Hundreds of layouts and color and font options, plus sections other builders lack, such as a day of my life or a life philosophy.

Content analyzer and ATS check

Flags typos, clichés, repetition and vague wording as you write, and the resume checker gives an ATS score with fixes.

Job tailoring with a match score

Paste a job ad and Enhancv shows a match score, the keywords to add and AI-written bullet points aimed at that role.

Resume translation

Translates a resume into languages including French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Hindi while keeping the layout.

Job tracker and Chrome extension

Save jobs from LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Greenhouse, Workday and other sites into a tracker with statuses, notes and reminders.

AI Interview Help

Builds an interview prep report for a role with STAR stories and company notes, and runs culture-fit and expertise-fit practice.

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.

Enhancv

• Pro Semiannual$99

  per 6 months

  Advertised as $16.50 a month. 300 resumes and cover letters, all templates, pro sections, ATS check, content suggestions and no branding.

• Pro Quarterly$69

  per 3 months

  The same Pro features, billed every 3 months. Can be refunded pro rata at the monthly rate if you stop early.

• Pro Monthly$39

  per month

  The same Pro features, billed once a month. Monthly fees are not refunded.

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.

Enhancv

• Annual discount

  Pay less per month with longer terms

  Pro costs $39 billed monthly, $69 every 3 months or $99 every 6 months, which the page shows as $16.50 a month, about 58% less than monthly.

Resume.io

No public discounts listed.