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The Resume Trick Insider’s Guide

Everything we know about Resume Trick 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.

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ToolGPANovember 2026

Resume Trick

The Insider’s Guide

Free online resume, CV and cover letter builder with AI writing

Resume Trick, as pictured on resumetrick.com

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among resume builders, read from Resume Trick’s own pages.

Made by Resume Trick (Icecream Apps) · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com

2.2GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from Resume Trick’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Resume Trick’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

2.2

GPA, above 20 of the 45 other resume builders we grade

Resume Trick is a browser-based builder for resumes, CVs and cover letters, with more than 30 templates and AI that drafts summaries and job descriptions. A free account allows one resume and one cover letter and a few free templates in PDF. Paid PRO plans unlock premium templates and unlimited documents.

To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Resume Trick, taken from its own pages and our grades.

No rating on record, and it's a builder where you do the work.
From our grade for ease of use
  1. 1

    Best for a cheap resume builder with a free starter plan

    Resume Trick builds resumes, CVs and cover letters from 30+ templates, with AI to draft summaries and job descriptions.

  2. 2

    Paid plans start at $7 a month

    As its pricing page puts it: $7 per month, billed $84 every 12 months ($18 billed monthly).

  3. 3

    There is a free plan

    One resume and one cover letter per account, 4 free templates in PDF, and the AI resume and cover letter generator.

  4. 4

    It runs on Web

    Web.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    30+ templates

    Pick a template and a color. Free accounts can preview every premium template but download only the free ones in PDF.

  7. 7

    AI writing

    Drafts the professional summary and work-experience descriptions and suggests skills. The pricing page lists it on the free plan too.

  8. 8

    A 2.2 GPA, above 20 of 45

    That is against the other resume builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  9. 9

    Your call

    You could make the core of Resume Trick for yourself: resume builder and templates.

Resume Trick at a glance

Pricing
Free plan, from $7 per month, billed $84 every 12 months ($18 billed monthly)
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
None stated
Runs on
Web
Made by
Resume Trick (Icecream Apps), since 2023
Category
Resume Builders
Our grade
2.2 GPA, fair

The report card

Best for a cheap resume builder with a free starter plan

Resume Trick builds resumes, CVs and cover letters from 30+ templates, with AI to draft summaries and job descriptions. The free account allows one resume and one cover letter and only 4 templates as PDF. The cheap price is the yearly one, so you pay $84 up front.

ToolGPA report cardResume TrickGraded Nov 13, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyBPRO 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 trialCFree covers 1 resume, 1 cover letter, 4 PDF templates and the AI generator. Premium templates can be previewed only.
FeaturesCBuilders for resumes, CVs and cover letters, AI writing, and PDF and TXT downloads. Nothing on record about an ATS check.
Ease of useCNo rating on record, and it's a builder where you do the work.
Platforms and integrationsCBrowser only; the site says it works on any device, with no apps.
Grade point averageFair, out of 4.02.2

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 Trick is for

  • Fits if you want a low price for a year of access
  • Works for one-off applications where a single free resume is enough

Who it is not for

  • 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

Good to know

Good for

  • Job seekers who need one free resume and cover letter
  • People who want to try the builder before paying
  • Anyone who prefers a short paid plan to a long commitment

Worth knowing

  • 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.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

$7

A month to start. There is a free plan too

Resume Trick has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, billed $84 every 12 months ($18 billed monthly).

Premium templates can be previewed only.
From our grade for free plan and trial

  • 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.

The free plan

One resume and one cover letter per account, 4 free templates in PDF, and the AI resume and cover letter generator.

Read from resumetrick.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

Free online resume, CV and cover letter builder with AI writing. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, templates, resume builder.

Builders for resumes, CVs and cover letters, AI writing, and PDF and TXT downloads.
From our grade for features
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.

Where it runs

  • Web

What it works with

Its own pages name no integrations.

Resume Trick is made by Resume Trick (Icecream Apps), and has been around since 2023.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

20/45

Other resume builders it is graded above

Resume Trick's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 20 of the 45 other resume builders we grade, and level with 13.

It stands best on value for money (B, above 33 of 45) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 0).

Its paid plans start at $7 a month, against a middle price of $14 for the category: 4 of the 26 others that charge start lower.

On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 46 resume builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. Resume Trick’s own letter is outlined.

  • BValue for moneyAbove 33 of 45
  • CFree plan and trialAbove 9 of 45
  • CFeaturesAbove 1 of 45
  • CEase of useAbove 3 of 45
  • CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 45

Price against what you get

Each dot is one of 32 resume builders. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Resume Trick is the marked dot.

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessResume TrickKickresumeReactive ResumeHuntrRenderCVNovorésumé

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 Trick 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 $84 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 Trick’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

Resume.io, Zety, Novorésumé and FlowCV

The 4 tools Resume Trick is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

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 Resume Trick free?

Resume Trick has a free plan. One resume and one cover letter per account, 4 free templates in PDF, and the AI resume and cover letter generator.

How much does Resume Trick cost?

Resume Trick lists 4 plans. Free: $0.

What platforms does Resume Trick work on?

Resume Trick is available on Web.

Does Resume Trick have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Resume Trick is listed for Web.

Does Resume Trick have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Resume Trick is listed for Web.

Is Resume Trick open source?

Resume Trick is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.

Who makes Resume Trick?

Resume Trick is made by Resume Trick (Icecream Apps). It dates from 2023.

What are the alternatives to Resume Trick?

The closest alternatives to Resume Trick in our directory are Resume.io, Zety, Novorésumé and FlowCV.

How does Resume Trick compare with other resume builders?

Resume Trick's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 20 of the 45 other resume builders we grade, and level with 13.

Is Resume Trick good value for money?

ToolGPA grades Resume Trick B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $7 a month, against a middle price of $14 for the category: 4 of the 26 others that charge start lower.

Could I make my own version of Resume Trick?

You could make the core of Resume Trick for yourself: resume builder and templates.

Where this guide comes from

The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Resume Trick’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 Resume Trick'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 Resume Trick (Icecream Apps). Prices change, so check resumetrick.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

Scan for the live page

Prices and grades as they are today

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Please name ToolGPA and link to the live page, so readers can check the figures for themselves:

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Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Resume Trick’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 Trick is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Resume Trick (Icecream Apps). Prices and plans change: check resumetrick.com before you buy.