Resume.io vs Resume Trick (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Resume.io and Resume Trick share a 2.2 GPA, both have a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on whether you care more about features, where Resume.io grades higher, or value for money, where Resume Trick does.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Resume.io
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing and an ATS score
Resume Trick
Free online resume, CV and cover letter builder with AI writing
Which one is for you
Pick Resume.io if
- Fits if you rewrite your resume for each job ad and want a fit score as you go
- Works for people who want the resume and a matching cover letter done in one sitting
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free PDF, as the free plan downloads TXT only and keeps one resume
- Watch out: the $2.95 trial renews at $29.95 every 4 weeks after 7 days unless you cancel
- Watch out: the pricing page promises a 7-day money-back guarantee, but the terms say subscriptions aren't refunded
- Not for you if you want Recruiter Match or Auto Apply, since the pricing page doesn't say which plan has them
- Watch out: only some templates export to Word, and there's no phone app
Pick Resume Trick if
- Fits if you want a low price for a year of access
- Works for one-off applications where a single free resume is enough
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free: 1 resume, 1 cover letter and 4 templates as PDF
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $18 against $84 for the year
- Watch out: the quarterly price is shown as cut from $18 a month, with no end date given
- Watch out: refunds are given only in limited cases such as an unfixable error or an accidental duplicate
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAResume.ioFair | 2.2GPAResume TrickFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CThe cheapest way in is $49.95 a quarter, about $16.65 a month, right at this category's middle ($16.50). The 4-weekly plan after the trial is $29.95, about $32 for 30 days, which is in the dearest tenth here. | BPRO Yearly is $7 a month, billed $84 every 12 months. That is inside the category's cheapest quarter, which starts at $7.95. Monthly is $18. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe free plan keeps one resume and one cover letter, downloads TXT only, and limits sharing and analytics. PDFs and premium templates are paid, and the 7-day trial costs $2.95. | CFree covers 1 resume, 1 cover letter, 4 PDF templates and the AI generator. Premium templates can be previewed only. |
| Features | BAI bullets and summaries, keywords pulled from a pasted job ad with a fit score, a 16-check ATS checker, cover letters written from your resume and the job, and link sharing with view analytics. PDFs on paid plans, and Word on some templates. | CBuilders for resumes, CVs and cover letters, AI writing, and PDF and TXT downloads. Nothing on record about an ATS check. |
| Ease of use | CNo App Store rating on record. You fill in a web builder section by section, with AI drafting bullets from what you type or say. | CNo rating on record, and it's a builder where you do the work. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with no phone or desktop app and no integrations on record. | CBrowser only; the site says it works on any device, with no apps. |
| Best for | a resume tailored to a job ad's keywords | a cheap resume builder with a free starter plan |
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.io and Resume Trick. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Resume.io | Resume Trick | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $29.95 per 28 days after a $2.95 seven-day trial; $49.95 per quarter | $7 per month, billed $84 every 12 months ($18 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | One resume and one cover letter, downloads in TXT format only, and limited resume sharing and analytics. | One resume and one cover letter per account, 4 free templates in PDF, and the AI resume and cover letter generator. |
| Free trial | 7-day trial for $2.95 with full access; it renews at $29.95 every 4 weeks unless cancelled | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Talent Worldwide, Inc. | Resume Trick (Icecream Apps) |
| Price read from | resume.io | resumetrick.com |
| Checked | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Resume.io
- The free plan downloads only in TXT format; PDF downloads and premium templates need a paid plan.
- The $2.95 trial turns into a $29.95 charge every 4 weeks after 7 days unless it is cancelled first.
- The pricing page promises a 7-day money-back guarantee, while the terms of use say subscriptions are not refunded.
- The homepage promotes Recruiter Match, Auto Apply and career coaching, but the pricing page does not say which plan includes them.
Resume Trick
- Free accounts get one resume and one cover letter, and only 4 templates can be downloaded as PDF.
- The page shows the quarterly price as reduced from $18 a month; no end date is given.
- The refund policy gives refunds in limited cases, such as errors that cannot be fixed or an accidental duplicate purchase.
- Payments are handled by Paddle, per the pricing page.
Key features
Resume.io
- Templates, including ATS-safe ones
- A library of resume templates with several marked as ATS layouts, plus matching cover letter templates. Paid plans unlock every template and color.
- AI writing help
- The builder drafts work history bullet points and summaries from what you type or say, and offers pre-written phrases for each role.
- Job matching and keywords
- Paste a job listing and the builder suggests skills and keywords from it, then shows a score for how closely the resume fits.
- Free ATS resume checker
- A separate checker runs 16 checks on an uploaded resume and gives an ATS score with tips; the basic version is free.
- Cover letter generator
- Writes a cover letter from your resume and the job you are applying for, in templates that match the resume designs.
- Downloads and sharing
- Paid plans download unlimited PDFs, and some templates also export to Word (.docx). Resumes can be shared by link with view analytics.
Resume Trick
- Resume, CV and cover letter builders
- Separate builders for each document, with examples and guides for writing them. Documents stay in the user's account.
- 30+ templates
- Pick a template and a color. Free accounts can preview every premium template but download only the free ones in PDF.
- AI writing
- Drafts the professional summary and work-experience descriptions and suggests skills. The pricing page lists it on the free plan too.
- PDF and TXT downloads
- Download a finished resume as PDF or TXT, or share it with employers.
- Works on any device
- The builder is responsive in a browser, so work started on one device can be finished on another.
Plans
Resume.io
Free$0
One resume and one cover letter, TXT downloads only, limited sharing and analytics.
Monthly$29.95
per 28 days, after a 7-day trial for $2.95
Billed every 4 weeks after the $2.95 trial. Unlimited resumes and cover letters, all premium templates and colors, unlimited PDF downloads.
Quarterly$49.95
per 3 months
The same features as the monthly plan, billed every 3 months with no trial step.
Resume Trick
Free$0
One resume and cover letter per account, 4 free templates in PDF and the AI generator; premium templates can be previewed only.
PRO Yearly$7
per month, billed $84 every 12 months
All premium PDF templates, unlimited resumes and cover letters, and the AI resume and cover letter generator.
PRO Quarterly$12
per month, billed $36 every 3 months
Same PRO features as Yearly, shown on the page as reduced from $18 a month.
PRO Monthly$18
per month, billed monthly
Same PRO features as Yearly, billed every month.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Resume.io or Resume Trick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Resume.io starts at $29.95 per 28 days after a $2.95 seven-day trial; $49.95 per quarter, and Resume Trick starts at $7 per month, billed $84 every 12 months ($18 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Resume.io or Resume Trick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Resume.io and Resume Trick have a free plan.
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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.