Resume.io vs VisualCV (2026): which should you pick?
As of Oct 24, 2026, Resume.io grades higher than VisualCV: 2.2 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 24, 2026 · graded Oct 24, 2026 by ToolGPA
Resume.io grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, 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
Free plan · from $29.95
VisualCV
Resume and CV builder with online resume sites and view tracking
Free plan · from $16/mo
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 VisualCV if
- Fits if you want to send recruiters a link and see when, and roughly where, it was opened
- Works for people outside the US who need a CV rather than a resume
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free PDF, as the free account can't download or share a resume
- Not for you if you tailor each resume to a job ad, since nothing on record scores it against one
- Pricey if you pay monthly: Pro is $16 a month only on quarterly billing, and the monthly price isn't shown
- Watch out: Word download is still in beta, and there's no phone app
- Watch out: refunds come only on request by email within the first 30 days
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAResume.ioFair | 2.0GPAVisualCVFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CPro is $16 a month billed quarterly, so $48 every three months. That's just under this category's middle ($16.50) and double its cheaper quarter ($8). Monthly billing costs more, and the page doesn't say how much. |
| 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. | CThe free account lets you try every template and build one resume, but it can't download a PDF or share the resume online. To send it anywhere, you pay. A 30-day refund on request by email isn't a trial. |
| 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. | CMore than 30 templates with LinkedIn import, an AI writer for experience and summaries, cover letters, a Career Journal, and an online resume that logs each view's date and rough location. The gap: nothing on record scores a resume against a job ad, and Word download is still in beta. |
| 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 App Store rating on record. It's a web builder where you fill in each section yourself, with LinkedIn import or the AI writer to get you started. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with no phone or desktop app and no integrations on record. | CWeb only, with LinkedIn import. No phone or desktop app, and no other integrations on record. |
| Best for | a resume tailored to a job ad's keywords | an online resume that shows who viewed it |
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 VisualCV. How we grade
Where they differ
In commonFree planWebAI featuresTemplatesResume builder
At a glance
| Resume.io | VisualCV | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $29.95 per 28 days after a $2.95 seven-day trial; $49.95 per quarter | $16 per month, billed quarterly |
| Free plan | One resume and one cover letter, downloads in TXT format only, and limited resume sharing and analytics. | Free account: try every template and keep 1 resume, 1 website, 1 cover letter and 1 Career Journal entry; PDF downloads and online sharing need Pro. |
| 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. | Workstory Inc. |
| Price read from | resume.io | visualcv.com |
| Checked | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 24, 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.
VisualCV
- The free account cannot download a PDF or share a resume online, so in practice Pro is needed to send one.
- Pro is priced at $16 a month when billed quarterly; the monthly option costs more and its price is not in the page text.
- VisualCV refunds Pro within the first 30 days on request by email, 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.
VisualCV
- Templates for resumes and CVs
- More than 30 templates, including an ATS-friendly one and full-width designs, with LinkedIn profile import to start from.
- AI Resume Writer
- Writes or rewrites a work experience entry from a job title and optional company and description, and drafts a summary.
- Online resume and personal website
- Publish a resume at its own URL, set a custom domain and share it by link. Pro only.
- Resume view tracking
- Logs each view of an online resume with the date, IP address and approximate location, per resume.
- Cover letters and downloads
- A cover letter builder, unlimited PDF downloads and a Word download in beta, all with Pro.
- Career Journal
- A place to record achievements as they happen; free accounts get a trial and one entry, Pro is unlimited.
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.
VisualCV
Free$0
Test drive all templates and build a first resume, with no PDF download, sharing link or cover letter builder.
Pro Quarterly$16
per month, billed quarterly
Up to 100 resumes, unlimited PDFs, a personal website, shareable links, cover letters and view analytics. Monthly billing costs more.
Ways to pay less
Resume.io
No public discounts listed.
VisualCV
- Annual discount
36% off with quarterly billing
The pricing page's Monthly and Quarterly switch marks quarterly billing at 36% off the monthly rate, which gives the $16 a month price.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Resume.io or VisualCV?
As of Oct 24, 2026, Resume.io starts at $29.95 per 28 days after a $2.95 seven-day trial; $49.95 per quarter, and VisualCV starts at $16 per month, billed quarterly.
Which has a free plan, Resume.io or VisualCV?
As of Oct 24, 2026, both Resume.io and VisualCV 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.