The ResumeCoach Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about ResumeCoach in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
ResumeCoach
The Insider’s Guide
Online resume and cover letter builder with AI suggestions
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among resume builders, read from ResumeCoach’s own pages.
Made by Lead Career SL · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from ResumeCoach’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on ResumeCoach’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 7 of the 45 other resume builders we grade
ResumeCoach is a browser-based builder for resumes and cover letters, with templates, an ATS checker and a LinkedIn profile analyzer. A free plan covers one resume and one cover letter with TXT downloads. The paid Premium plan adds PDF downloads, online sharing, unlimited documents and a job-matching tool.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about ResumeCoach, taken from its own pages and our grades.
That is the top of what this category charges.
- 1
Best for building a first resume before paying
ResumeCoach lets a free account build one resume and one cover letter, with an ATS checker and a LinkedIn analyzer.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $29.95 every 28 days after a 7-day trial for $1.95.
- 3
There is a free plan
One resume and one cover letter, TXT download, all templates, basic AI guidance, the ATS checker and the LinkedIn Profile Analyzer.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Resume editor with templates
Pick a template, or import an existing resume, and edit it in the browser. Every template is open to free accounts.
- 6
AI writing suggestions
Basic AI guidance is on the free plan. The vendor says the full AI editor functions are part of Premium.
- 7
ATS checker
A checker for how applicant tracking systems may read a resume is open to free accounts. Premium adds advanced ATS optimization tools.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 7 of 45
That is against the other resume builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
You could make the core of ResumeCoach for yourself: resume builder and templates.
ResumeCoach at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $29.95 every 28 days after a 7-day trial for $1.95
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 7-day Premium trial from $1.95, then renews automatically at $29.95 every 28 days
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Lead Career SL
- Category
- Resume Builders
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for building a first resume before paying
ResumeCoach lets a free account build one resume and one cover letter, with an ATS checker and a LinkedIn analyzer. Getting a PDF out needs Premium, and Premium is $29.95 every 28 days, which comes to about $32 a month. That is the top of what this category charges.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | $29.95 every 28 days is about $32 a month over a year. The category's dearest tenth starts at $32.09, and the cheaper quarter starts at $7.95. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free gives 1 resume, 1 cover letter, every template, the ATS checker and the LinkedIn analyzer. The download is TXT only, so you'll hit that. |
| Features | B | Builder, cover letters, ATS checker, LinkedIn analyzer, job match and a share link. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job of building a resume. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You pick a template and build the resume yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Browser only, no app and no integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who ResumeCoach is for
- Fits if you want to try the editor and checkers without paying first
- Works for people who need one paid stretch and plan to cancel after the trial
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you stay on Premium: $29.95 every 28 days, about $32 a month
- Watch out: the $1.95 trial runs 7 days, then renews every 28 days unless you cancel
- Tight if you're staying free: TXT download only, 1 resume and 1 cover letter, basic AI
- Skip it if you want a phone or desktop app, because it only runs in a browser
Good to know
Good for
- Job seekers who want to build one resume before paying anything
- People who want a cover letter and resume built in the same place
- Anyone who needs a short paid stretch, such as a week of trial
Worth knowing
- The free plan downloads TXT only; PDF export needs Premium.
- Premium renews every 28 days at $29.95 after the $1.95 trial unless cancelled, so a 28-day cycle costs more than a calendar month.
- The pricing page names a 14-day money-back guarantee on Premium.
- Runs in a browser only; no mobile or desktop app is listed.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$29.95
To start. There is a free plan too
ResumeCoach has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.95 every 28 days after a 7-day trial for $1.95.
The download is TXT only, so you'll hit that.
Basic
$0
One resume and cover letter, TXT download only, all templates, basic AI guidance, ATS checker and LinkedIn Profile Analyzer.
Premium
$29.95
every 28 days, after a 7-day trial for $1.95
Unlimited resumes and cover letters, PDF download, online sharing link, advanced AI tools, Job Match and advanced ATS optimization.
The free plan
One resume and one cover letter, TXT download, all templates, basic AI guidance, the ATS checker and the LinkedIn Profile Analyzer.
Trying it first
7-day Premium trial from $1.95, then renews automatically at $29.95 every 28 days
Read from resumecoach.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Online resume and cover letter builder with AI suggestions. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, templates, resume builder.
Builder, cover letters, ATS checker, LinkedIn analyzer, job match and a share link.
- Resume editor with templates
- Pick a template, or import an existing resume, and edit it in the browser. Every template is open to free accounts.
- AI writing suggestions
- Basic AI guidance is on the free plan. The vendor says the full AI editor functions are part of Premium.
- ATS checker
- A checker for how applicant tracking systems may read a resume is open to free accounts. Premium adds advanced ATS optimization tools.
- Cover letter builder
- Write a cover letter next to the resume. Free accounts get one; Premium allows unlimited tailored letters.
- LinkedIn Profile Analyzer
- Reviews a LinkedIn profile for improvements. The vendor lists it on the free plan.
- Job Match and online sharing
- Premium suggests job openings that fit a profile and gives each resume a private web link for sending to employers.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
ResumeCoach is made by Lead Career SL.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
7/45
Other resume builders it is graded above
ResumeCoach's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 7 of the 45 other resume builders we grade, and level with 12.
It stands best on features (B, above 28 of 45) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 46 resume builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. ResumeCoach’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 45
- CFree plan and trialAbove 9 of 45
- BFeaturesAbove 28 of 45
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 45
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 45
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
You could make the core of ResumeCoach for yourself: resume builder and templates.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call.
What you could make
- Resume builder and templates: an app builder makes these well.
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. ResumeCoach’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Zety, Resume.io, Resume Genius and Kickresume
The 4 tools ResumeCoach is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Zety
Free plan · from $5.95/mo
- 2.2GPA
Resume.io
Free plan · from $29.95
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing and an ATS score.
- 2.2GPA
Resume Genius
Free plan · from $7.95/mo
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing aids and a job board.
- 3.2GPA
Kickresume
Free plan · from $8/mo
Resume, cover letter and personal website builder with an AI writer.
- Only Kickresume lists iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is ResumeCoach free?
ResumeCoach has a free plan. One resume and one cover letter, TXT download, all templates, basic AI guidance, the ATS checker and the LinkedIn Profile Analyzer.
How much does ResumeCoach cost?
ResumeCoach lists 2 plans. Basic: $0.
What platforms does ResumeCoach work on?
ResumeCoach is available on Web.
Does ResumeCoach have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ResumeCoach is listed for Web.
Does ResumeCoach have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ResumeCoach is listed for Web.
Is ResumeCoach open source?
ResumeCoach is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does ResumeCoach have a free trial?
Yes. 7-day Premium trial from $1.95, then renews automatically at $29.95 every 28 days.
Who makes ResumeCoach?
ResumeCoach is made by Lead Career SL.
What are the alternatives to ResumeCoach?
The closest alternatives to ResumeCoach in our directory are Zety, Resume.io, Resume Genius and Kickresume.
How does ResumeCoach compare with other resume builders?
ResumeCoach's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 7 of the 45 other resume builders we grade, and level with 12.
Could I make my own version of ResumeCoach?
You could make the core of ResumeCoach for yourself: resume builder and templates.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from ResumeCoach’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from ResumeCoach's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Lead Career SL. Prices change, so check resumecoach.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- ResumeCoach, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/resume-coach
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what ResumeCoach’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. ResumeCoach is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Lead Career SL. Prices and plans change: check resumecoach.com before you buy.