Kickresume vs Resumeup.ai (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 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 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
Resumeup.ai
AI resume builder with ATS scoring, cover letters and job tracker
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 Resumeup.ai if
- Fits if you want an ATS score and a job tracker next to the resume builder
- Works for people on Android who want a phone app as well as the web
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to see prices first, because they are not readable on the pricing page
- Not for you if you want a free plan, as none is on record
- Watch out: refunds are allowed within 24 hours of purchase, and not after a completed resume is downloaded
- Watch out: auto-apply is described as coming soon, not available
- Watch out: the Android app shows about 100 downloads, so there is little track record
How we grade them
| 3.2GPAKickresumeVery good | 2.0GPAResumeup.aiFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CPlan prices are not in readable text on the pricing page, which links to monthly, quarterly and half-yearly upgrades. With no figure, it sits in the middle of a category that charges $7.95 to $26.66 a month. |
| 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. | DNo free plan or trial is recorded in the listing. Its home page mentions a free ATS scan, and that is all we can point to. |
| 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. | BAI builder, ATS checker, job description matching, cover letters, a job tracker and mock interviews. Auto-apply is not available yet. |
| 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 store rating on record. The Android listing shows about 100 downloads, and the resume is built by you in a web app. |
| 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. | CA web app and an Android app. No integrations are listed. |
| Best for | a matching resume, cover letter and website | an AI resume with an ATS check |
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 Resumeup.ai. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Kickresume | Resumeup.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Paid |
| Starts at | $8 per month, billed yearly ($96) | Not published |
| Free plan | 4 basic resume templates and 4 matching cover letters, 1 website template, 20,000 pre-written phrases, unlimited resumes and unlimited downloads. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Kickresume s.r.o. | Craftful Technologies LLP |
| Price read from | kickresume.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 12, 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.
Resumeup.ai
- Plan prices are not in readable text on the pricing page; it links to monthly, quarterly and half-yearly upgrades only.
- The refund policy allows a refund request within 24 hours of purchase, and not after a completed resume has been downloaded.
- Auto-apply is described as coming soon, not available.
- The Android app listing shows in-app purchases and about 100 downloads.
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.
Resumeup.ai
- AI resume builder
- Highlight any section and ask AI to rewrite it against the job description, with keywords and stronger action verbs added.
- ATS resume checker
- Scores a resume for ATS compatibility and lists a fix for each section; the site lists a free ATS scan.
- Job description matching
- Compares a resume with a pasted job description, shows a match score and missing keywords, and lets you switch templates without losing content.
- Cover letter generator
- Writes cover letters from the job description without manual drafting.
- Job tracker and mock interviews
- Keeps applications, interviews and offers in one list, and offers AI mock interviews for practice.
- Job board
- Recently launched jobs listings scored against your profile, with auto-apply described as coming soon.
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.
Resumeup.ai
Pricing could not be confirmed. See resumeup.ai.
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.
Resumeup.ai
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kickresume or Resumeup.ai?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Kickresume starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96), and Resumeup.ai has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Kickresume or Resumeup.ai?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Kickresume has a free plan. Resumeup.ai does not.
Which platforms do Kickresume and Resumeup.ai run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Kickresume lists an iOS app. Both list a web app and an Android 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.