Enhancv vs ResumeBuild (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 ResumeBuild if

• Fits if you've never written a resume and want sample wording to start from
• Works for a household that wants to share one plan

Look elsewhere if

• Watch out: the $1.45 trial renews at $49.95 every 4 weeks unless you cancel
• Watch out: the quarterly plan is $1.95 for 14 days, then $59.95 a quarter
• Pricey if you slip into the renewing plans, because the annual $99.95 is charged up front
• Tight if you want to try it free: there is no free plan, and cancelling goes through email, chat or phone

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.

ResumeBuild

• The 14-day trial renews automatically at $49.95 every 4 weeks, which is far above the $1.45 trial price.
• The quarterly plan's first term is $1.95 for 14 days, then $59.95 a quarter.
• The annual plan charges $99.95 up front, so the $8.33 figure is a monthly equivalent.
• The site states a 30-day money-back guarantee, and cancellation is by email, chat or phone.

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.

ResumeBuild

Template library

The home page describes 15+ resume templates, with more shown on a separate templates page.

Pre-written examples

Job descriptions and skill examples can be inserted into a resume and edited instead of written from scratch.

Resume and cover letter builder

The quarterly and annual plans list a multi-resume and cover letter builder for tailoring documents to each job.

PDF and Word downloads

Every plan lists unlimited printing and downloading of resumes and cover letters in PDF and MS Word.

Plan sharing

The quarterly and annual plans can be shared with other users, with the number of seats varying by plan.

Team and business pricing

The pricing page includes Team and Small Business options and a bulk pricing calculator.

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.

ResumeBuild

• 14-day limited access$49.95

  billed every 4 weeks at renewal, after a 14-day trial for $1.45

  Unlimited resume and cover letter downloads in PDF and Word. Auto-renews every 4 weeks after the $1.45 trial.

• Quarterly Plan$59.95

  per quarter at renewal, after a 14-day first term for $1.95

  Adds the multi-resume and cover letter builder and pre-written examples; shareable with 5 to 6 other people.

• Annual Plan$8.33

  per month, billed yearly ($99.95 charged up front, renewing at $99.95)

  Same features as the quarterly plan, shareable with 7 to 8 other users.

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.

ResumeBuild

• Other savings

  14-day trial for $1.45

  New customers can start with 14 days of limited access for $1.45 before the plan renews at $49.95 every 4 weeks.