Kickresume vs Skillroads (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 1.6.
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, features, ease of use and platforms.
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
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 Skillroads if
- Fits if you want the option of a human writing or editing your resume
- Works for people who want a resume checker and cover letter builder in one site
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to see prices first, as none could be read
- Not for you if you want something free, because no free plan or trial is recorded
- Watch out: refunds go through a dispute form and are paid back through PayPal, up to 3 business days
- Too light for anyone wanting an app, as only a browser version is described
How we grade them
| 3.2GPAKickresumeVery good | 1.6GPASkillroadsWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CNo prices could be read on the pages available, so there is no figure to set against the $7.95 to $26.66 a month of the category. Check the checkout before paying. |
| 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. | FNo free plan or trial is recorded in the listing, so by the ladder this is an F. |
| 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. | CAI resume generator, resume checker, cover letter builder, human writing and editing, and a job board. The listing shows no more than the home page. |
| 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. It is a web app where you 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. | CA browser version only; no apps or integrations are named. |
| Best for | a matching resume, cover letter and website | an AI resume with paid writing help |
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 Skillroads. How we grade
Where they differ
- Kickresume also covers templates.
- Skillroads also covers documents.
At a glance
| Kickresume | Skillroads | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Skillroads |
| 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.
Skillroads
- Prices could not be read on the pages available, so none are recorded; check the checkout before paying.
- Refunds are handled through a dispute form and paid back through PayPal, taking up to 3 business days.
- Only a browser version is described; no apps are named.
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.
Skillroads
- AI resume generator
- Takes a job title and a questionnaire of about five minutes about your experience, then drafts a resume.
- Resume checker
- Upload a resume to be scanned for keywords and sections, with feedback on ATS fit.
- Cover letter builder
- Generates a cover letter from your resume details.
- Human writing and editing
- Separate resume writing, resume editing and LinkedIn profile services, plus an all-inclusive application package.
- Job board
- Lists openings, including a Fortune 500 section, matched to your profile.
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.
Skillroads
Pricing could not be confirmed. See skillroads.com.
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.
Skillroads
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kickresume or Skillroads?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Kickresume starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96), and Skillroads has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Kickresume or Skillroads?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Kickresume has a free plan. Skillroads does not.
Which platforms do Kickresume and Skillroads run on?
As of Nov 12, 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.