Kickresume vs ResumeCoach (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Kickresume: it is first in our ranking of resume builders, and it grades higher too, 3.2 against 2.0.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Kickresume grades higher on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Kickresume
Resume, cover letter and personal website builder with an AI writer
ResumeCoach
Online resume and cover letter builder with AI suggestions
Which one is for you
Pick Kickresume if
- Fits if you want to make and download a plain resume without paying
- Works for students and teachers, who can get Premium free for up to 180 days once their status is checked
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: 4 basic templates, 2 fonts, and no AI Writer or ATS checker
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $24 against $8 a month on the $96 yearly plan
- Watch out: every plan renews on its own, and refunds stop after one 14-day guarantee for new users
- Skip it if you work on an iPad, as the iOS app is iPhone only
Pick ResumeCoach if
- Fits if you want to try the editor and checkers without paying first
- Works for people who need one paid stretch and plan to cancel after the trial
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you stay on Premium: $29.95 every 28 days, about $32 a month
- Watch out: the $1.95 trial runs 7 days, then renews every 28 days unless you cancel
- Tight if you're staying free: TXT download only, 1 resume and 1 cover letter, basic AI
- Skip it if you want a phone or desktop app, because it only runs in a browser
How we grade them
| 3.2GPAKickresumeVery good | 2.0GPAResumeCoachFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$8 a month on the yearly plan, paid as $96 up front, sits at the edge of this category's cheaper quarter ($8). Quarterly is $18 a month and monthly $24, close to the dear end. | D$29.95 every 28 days is about $32 a month over a year. The category's dearest tenth starts at $32.09, and the cheaper quarter starts at $7.95. |
| Free plan and trial | BUnlimited resumes and downloads on 4 basic templates and 2 fonts, with 20,000 pre-written phrases, so one person can make and send a resume without paying. The AI Writer and ATS checker aren't included. Students and teachers can get Premium free for up to 180 days. | CFree gives 1 resume, 1 cover letter, every template, the ATS checker and the LinkedIn analyzer. The download is TXT only, so you'll hit that. |
| Features | BAn AI Writer that drafts a whole resume from a job title and ad, 40-plus templates with matching cover letters, an ATS checker, a one-click personal website, Career Map, and LinkedIn or PDF import. Nothing in the listing leaves a gap in the resume job. | BBuilder, cover letters, ATS checker, LinkedIn analyzer, job match and a share link. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job of building a resume. |
| Ease of use | AKickresume rates 4.7 on the US App Store from 4,215 ratings, which puts it at A on our ease ladder. | CNo rating on record. You pick a template and build the resume yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with LinkedIn import. The iOS app is for iPhone only, not iPad, and there's no desktop app. | CBrowser only, no app and no integrations. |
| Best for | a matching resume, cover letter and website | building a first resume before paying |
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: Kickresume and ResumeCoach. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Kickresume | ResumeCoach | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $8 per month, billed yearly ($96) | $29.95 every 28 days after a 7-day trial for $1.95 |
| Free plan | 4 basic resume templates and 4 matching cover letters, 1 website template, 20,000 pre-written phrases, unlimited resumes and unlimited downloads. | One resume and one cover letter, TXT download, all templates, basic AI guidance, the ATS checker and the LinkedIn Profile Analyzer. |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day Premium trial from $1.95, then renews automatically at $29.95 every 28 days |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
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| Made by | Kickresume s.r.o. | Lead Career SL |
| Price read from | kickresume.com | resumecoach.com |
| Checked | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Kickresume
- The AI Writer, ATS Resume Checker and Career Map are Premium only; the free plan has 4 templates and 2 fonts.
- Every paid plan renews on its own; the terms give new users one 14-day money-back guarantee and no refunds after that.
- The iOS app is for iPhone only, not iPad.
ResumeCoach
- The free plan downloads TXT only; PDF export needs Premium.
- Premium renews every 28 days at $29.95 after the $1.95 trial unless cancelled, so a 28-day cycle costs more than a calendar month.
- The pricing page names a 14-day money-back guarantee on Premium.
- Runs in a browser only; no mobile or desktop app is listed.
Key features
Kickresume
- AI Writer
- Generates a full resume from a job title and the job ad, and an AI Cover Letter Writer drafts a letter that fits the resume. Premium only.
- Templates and design options
- 40+ ATS-friendly resume templates with matching cover letters, 26 typefaces and color schemes on Premium; the free plan has 4 templates and 2 fonts.
- ATS Resume Checker
- Scans a resume for applicant tracking systems, gives a score and compares it with successful resumes in Kickresume's database.
- Personal website
- Turns a resume into a personal website in one click. Free accounts get 1 website template, Premium gets 7.
- Career Map
- Reads your resume and suggests career paths that fit your skills and experience. Included with Premium.
- LinkedIn and PDF import
- Builds a new resume from a LinkedIn profile or an existing PDF, then lets you edit it in any template.
ResumeCoach
- Resume editor with templates
- Pick a template, or import an existing resume, and edit it in the browser. Every template is open to free accounts.
- AI writing suggestions
- Basic AI guidance is on the free plan. The vendor says the full AI editor functions are part of Premium.
- ATS checker
- A checker for how applicant tracking systems may read a resume is open to free accounts. Premium adds advanced ATS optimization tools.
- Cover letter builder
- Write a cover letter next to the resume. Free accounts get one; Premium allows unlimited tailored letters.
- LinkedIn Profile Analyzer
- Reviews a LinkedIn profile for improvements. The vendor lists it on the free plan.
- Job Match and online sharing
- Premium suggests job openings that fit a profile and gives each resume a private web link for sending to employers.
Plans
Kickresume
Free$0
4 basic resume and cover letter templates, 2 fonts, limited design options, unlimited resumes and downloads.
Yearly$8
per month, billed yearly as $96 ($24 billed monthly)
Full Premium: 40+ resume and cover letter templates, AI Writer, ATS Resume Checker, Career Map, priority support, and $120 in vouchers for friends.
Quarterly$18
per month, billed every 3 months as $54
Same Premium features as Yearly, with $72 in gift vouchers for friends. Marked as the most popular choice.
Monthly$24
per month, billed monthly
Same Premium features, without the gift vouchers. Renews every 30 days until cancelled.
ResumeCoach
Basic$0
One resume and cover letter, TXT download only, all templates, basic AI guidance, ATS checker and LinkedIn Profile Analyzer.
Premium$29.95
every 28 days, after a 7-day trial for $1.95
Unlimited resumes and cover letters, PDF download, online sharing link, advanced AI tools, Job Match and advanced ATS optimization.
Ways to pay less
Kickresume
- Annual discount
Save with quarterly or yearly billing
The pricing page marks Quarterly as saving 25% against Monthly. Yearly works out to $8 a month against $24 billed monthly, about 67% less.
- Education
Free Premium for students and teachers
Students and teachers who verify their status through ISIC, ITIC or UNiDAYS get up to 180 days of Premium free.
ResumeCoach
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kickresume or ResumeCoach?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Kickresume starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96), and ResumeCoach starts at $29.95 every 28 days after a 7-day trial for $1.95.
Which has a free plan, Kickresume or ResumeCoach?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Kickresume and ResumeCoach have a free plan.
Which platforms do Kickresume and ResumeCoach run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Kickresume lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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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.