The Resume Genius Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Resume Genius 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.
Resume Genius
The Insider’s Guide
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing aids and a job board
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among resume builders, read from Resume Genius’s own pages.
Made by Sonaga Tech Limited · checked Oct 24, 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 Resume Genius’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Resume Genius’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 24, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 4 of the 13 other resume builders we grade
Resume Genius is an online resume and cover letter builder that has been running since 2009. Its builder suggests skills and writes summaries with AI, can read an uploaded resume to improve it or test it for applicant tracking systems, and scores the result. Paid plans download in PDF, Word and TXT, add premium templates and open a job board for US job seekers.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Resume Genius, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A step-by-step web builder, with an upload option if you already have a resume.
- 1
Best for a resume in Word as well as PDF
Resume Genius walks you through a resume with AI summaries and skills, reads in an old one, scores it and downloads PDF, Word or TXT once you pay.
- 2
Paid plans start at $7.95 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40).
- 3
There is a 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.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
Resume checker and review
The checker gives a score with instant feedback, and a resume review offers an expert evaluation of your resume.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 4 of 13
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 Resume Genius for yourself: resume builder and templates.
Resume Genius at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14-day trial for $2.95; it renews at $23.95 every four weeks unless cancelled
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Sonaga Tech Limited, since 2009
- Category
- Resume Builders
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a resume in Word as well as PDF
Resume Genius walks you through a resume with AI summaries and skills, reads in an old one, scores it and downloads PDF, Word or TXT once you pay. Free downloads are TXT only, the lowest rate is $95.40 for a year up front, and the $2.95 trial becomes $23.95 every four weeks unless you cancel.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | The 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. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free 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. |
| Features | C | A 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. |
| Ease of use | C | No App Store rating on record. A step-by-step web builder, with an upload option if you already have a resume. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only. It offers free Word and Google Docs templates, but no phone or desktop app and no other integrations on record. |
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 Resume Genius is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Job seekers who need a resume in Word as well as PDF
- US applicants who want a job board alongside the builder
- People who will pay for a full year up front to keep the price down
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$7.95
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Resume Genius has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40).
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.
The 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.
Trying it first
14-day trial for $2.95; it renews at $23.95 every four weeks unless cancelled
Read from resumegenius.com on Oct 24, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on resumegenius.com
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
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing aids and a job board. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, templates, resume builder.
The gap: nothing on record tailors a resume to a job ad, and the job board is US only.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
Resume Genius is made by Sonaga Tech Limited, and has been around since 2009.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/13
Other resume builders it is graded above
Resume Genius's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 4 of the 13 other resume builders we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 9 of 13) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $7.95 a month, against a middle price of $16 for the category: 2 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 14 resume builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. Resume Genius’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 9 of 13
- CFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 13
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 13
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 13
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 13
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 resume builders. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Resume Genius is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
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 Resume Genius for yourself: resume builder and templates.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $95.40 a year.
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.
What this rests on. Resume Genius’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, LiveCareer, Resume.io, Kickresume and Novorésumé
The 5 tools Resume Genius is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Zety
Free plan · from $5.95/mo
- 2.2GPA
LiveCareer
Free plan · from $5.95/mo
Resume, CV and cover letter builder with ready-made phrases.
- 2.2GPA
Resume.io
Free plan · from $29.95
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing and an ATS score.
- 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.
- 2.0GPA
Novorésumé
Free plan · from $23.99/mo
Resume builder sold as one-time passes, with free AI writing tools.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
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 Resume Genius free?
Resume Genius has a 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.
How much does Resume Genius cost?
Resume Genius lists 3 plans. Free Access: $0.
What platforms does Resume Genius work on?
Resume Genius is available on Web.
Does Resume Genius offer any discounts?
Resume Genius publicly lists the following: Save 75% with the Annual Plan.
Does Resume Genius have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 24, 2026. Resume Genius is listed for Web.
Does Resume Genius have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 24, 2026. Resume Genius is listed for Web.
Is Resume Genius open source?
Resume Genius is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 24, 2026.
What does Resume Genius integrate with?
Resume Genius's listing names Google Docs and Microsoft Word. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Resume Genius have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day trial for $2.95; it renews at $23.95 every four weeks unless cancelled.
Who makes Resume Genius?
Resume Genius is made by Sonaga Tech Limited. It dates from 2009.
What are the alternatives to Resume Genius?
The closest alternatives to Resume Genius in our directory are Zety, LiveCareer, Resume.io, Kickresume and Novorésumé.
How does Resume Genius compare with other resume builders?
Resume Genius's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 4 of the 13 other resume builders we grade, and level with 5.
Is Resume Genius good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Resume Genius B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $7.95 a month, against a middle price of $16 for the category: 2 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Resume Genius?
You could make the core of Resume Genius for yourself: resume builder and templates.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Resume Genius’s own pages on Oct 24, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 24, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Resume Genius's own pages, partly through copies saved by the Internet Archive, on 24 October 2026. Its pricing page turned our reader away that day, so its prices are as the listing has them. 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 Sonaga Tech Limited. Prices change, so check resumegenius.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 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.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Resume Genius, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/resume-genius
- 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 Resume Genius’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. Resume Genius is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Sonaga Tech Limited. Prices and plans change: check resumegenius.com before you buy.