Resume Genius vs Skillroads (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Resume Genius grades higher than Skillroads: 2.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Resume Genius grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Resume Genius
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing aids and a job board
Which one is for you
Pick Resume Genius if
- Fits if you need the finished resume as a Word file as well as a PDF
- Works for US job seekers who want a job board next to the builder
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free PDF or Word file, as free downloads are TXT only
- Watch out: the $2.95 trial renews at $23.95 every four weeks after 14 days unless you cancel
- Pricey if you only need it for a month or two, since $7.95 a month means $95.40 up front, renewed yearly
- Not for you if you tailor each resume to a job ad, since nothing on record matches it against one
- Watch out: credit cards only, refunds within 14 days of paying, and the job board is US 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
| 2.2GPAResume GeniusFair | 1.6GPASkillroadsWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BThe Annual Plan works out at $7.95 a month, inside this category's cheaper quarter ($8), but it's one $95.40 charge that renews each year. After the trial, the other way to pay is $23.95 every four weeks. | 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 | CFree Access builds a resume and a cover letter, with the AI summary generator and free Word and Google Docs templates, but the builder downloads TXT only. The 14-day trial costs $2.95, so it isn't free. | FNo free plan or trial is recorded in the listing, so by the ladder this is an F. |
| Features | CA step-by-step builder with AI summaries, skills and spellcheck, a parser for an old resume, a checker with a score, 25-plus premium templates, cover letters and a job board. The gap: nothing on record tailors a resume to a job ad, and the job board is US only. | 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 | CNo App Store rating on record. A step-by-step web builder, with an upload option if you already have a resume. | CNo store rating on record. It is a web app where you build the resume yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only. It offers free Word and Google Docs templates, but no phone or desktop app and no other integrations on record. | CA browser version only; no apps or integrations are named. |
| Best for | a resume in Word as well as PDF | 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: Resume Genius and Skillroads. How we grade
Where they differ
- Resume Genius also covers templates.
- Skillroads also covers documents.
At a glance
| Resume Genius | Skillroads | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Paid |
| Starts at | $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40) | Not published |
| Free plan | Free Access: build a resume and download it as TXT only, plus the cover letter builder, free Word and Google Docs templates, and the AI summary generator. | None |
| Free trial | 14-day trial for $2.95; it renews at $23.95 every four weeks unless cancelled | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Sonaga Tech Limited | Skillroads |
| Price read from | resumegenius.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Resume Genius
- The free plan downloads resumes as TXT only; PDF and Word downloads need a paid plan.
- The $2.95 trial renews at $23.95 every four weeks after 14 days unless cancelled first.
- The pricing FAQ says only credit cards are accepted, not PayPal, debit or prepaid cards.
- Refunds are promised only within 14 days of paying.
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
Resume Genius
- Resume builder with AI aids
- Step-by-step builder with an AI summary generator, a skills generator for the job you want and an AI spellchecker.
- AI resume parser
- Upload an existing resume to keep improving it in the builder or to test how ready it is for applicant tracking systems.
- Resume checker and review
- The checker gives a score with instant feedback, and a resume review offers an expert evaluation of your resume.
- Templates and downloads
- Hundreds of free templates in Word and Google Docs, plus 25+ premium templates. Paid plans download in PDF, Word and TXT.
- Cover letter builder
- An AI cover letter generator and builder that exports to PDF, Word and TXT, with free cover letter templates.
- Job board
- Paid plans open a premium job board, which the pricing page limits to the US.
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
Resume Genius
Free Access$0
Resume builder with TXT download only, cover letter builder, free templates and the AI summary generator.
Annual Plan$7.95
per month, billed yearly as $95.40
Everything in the paid builder for 12 months, paid at once. Renews each year. The page labels it as saving 75%.
14-day Trial Plan$23.95
per 28 days, after a 14-day trial for $2.95
Starts at $2.95 for 14 days, then bills $23.95 every four weeks. PDF, Word and TXT downloads, premium templates and the US job board.
Skillroads
Pricing could not be confirmed. See skillroads.com.
Ways to pay less
Resume Genius
- Annual discount
Save 75% with the Annual Plan
The pricing page labels the Annual Plan, $95.40 for 12 months, as saving 75% against the four-weekly plan at $23.95.
Skillroads
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Resume Genius or Skillroads?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Resume Genius starts at $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40), and Skillroads has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Resume Genius or Skillroads?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Resume Genius has a free plan. Skillroads does not.
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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.