The Standard Resume Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Standard Resume 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.
Standard Resume
The Insider’s Guide
Resume builder with LinkedIn import and shareable web resumes
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among resume builders, read from Standard Resume’s own pages.
Made by Standard Resume · 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 Standard Resume’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Standard Resume’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
Standard Resume is a browser-based resume builder made by a three-person team. It imports a LinkedIn profile, applies one of 12 templates, and lets you share the result as a PDF or as a web page. A paid Pro plan removes the branding and adds view tracking and an AI resume review.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Standard Resume, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is a web app where the work is entering and arranging your own resume, so it sits at the ordinary mark.
- 1
Best for a LinkedIn-based web resume
Standard Resume turns a LinkedIn import into a resume you can share as a PDF or a web page, on 12 templates.
- 2
Paid plans start at $19 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $19 per month.
- 3
There is a free plan
Basic plan: LinkedIn import, resume editing with PDF preview, and web resume sharing.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
LinkedIn import
Starts a resume from an existing LinkedIn profile instead of from a blank page. Available on the free plan.
- 6
12 templates
The home page offers 12 templates in creative, modern, professional and simple styles, which can be switched after the content is entered.
- 7
Web resume
Each resume can be shared as a web page as well as a PDF. The free plan includes sharing; Pro adds view tracking and a custom URL.
- 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
Your call
You could make the core of Standard Resume for yourself: resume builder and templates.
Standard Resume at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $19 per month
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Standard Resume
- Category
- Resume Builders
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a LinkedIn-based web resume
Standard Resume turns a LinkedIn import into a resume you can share as a PDF or a web page, on 12 templates. The free plan keeps the Standard Resume branding, and view tracking, a custom URL and the AI review all need Pro at $19 a month, which sits near the top of what resume builders charge.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Pro is $19 a month, and the listing could not read quarterly or yearly prices. The category's middle is $15 and its dearer quarter starts at $23.99, so this is ordinary, with nothing cheaper on offer. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The Basic plan is free for good: LinkedIn import, editing with PDF preview and a shareable web resume. One person could finish a resume on it, though it carries the vendor's branding. |
| Features | C | 12 templates, LinkedIn import and web sharing cover the basics. The listing names gaps: the AI review is Pro only, and there is no cover letter or job tracker in it. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record. It is a web app where the work is entering and arranging your own resume, so it sits at the ordinary mark. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Browser only, with LinkedIn as the one connection listed. No phone or desktop app. |
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 Standard Resume is for
- Fits if you already have a LinkedIn profile and want a quick resume from it
- Works for people who want a web page to link instead of a PDF
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want the branding off, as removing it needs Pro at $19 a month
- Not for you if you need cover letters or job tracking, since neither is listed
- Tight if you are staying free and want view tracking, a custom web URL or the AI review, all Pro
- Watch out: the pricing page lists PDF downloads on Basic while the home page lists them only under paid
- Watch out: only the monthly Pro price could be read, so the yearly saving is unknown
Good to know
Good for
- People with a LinkedIn profile who want a quick, simply designed resume
- Job seekers who want a web page to share in place of a LinkedIn link
Worth knowing
- Only the monthly Pro price ($19) could be read; the Quarterly and Yearly options on the pricing page did not show prices in the page text.
- The vendor's pages disagree on whether PDF downloads are on the free plan.
- Runs in a browser only; no mobile or desktop app is listed.
- The free plan keeps Standard Resume branding, which Pro removes.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$19
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Standard Resume has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month.
The Basic plan is free for good: LinkedIn import, editing with PDF preview and a shareable web resume.
Basic
$0
LinkedIn import, resume editing with PDF preview, and a shareable web resume. The pricing page lists PDF downloads here, while the home page lists them only under the paid plan.
Pro
$19
per month (monthly view; quarterly and yearly prices not read)
Adds AI resume review, web resume view tracking, removal of Standard Resume branding, a custom web URL, and hiding the resume from search engines.
The free plan
Basic plan: LinkedIn import, resume editing with PDF preview, and web resume sharing.
Read from standardresume.co on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
50% off The Tech Resume Inside Out
The Pro plan includes a 50% discount on the author's book, The Tech Resume Inside Out, according to the pricing page.
Stated on standardresume.co
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 builder with LinkedIn import and shareable web resumes. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, templates, resume builder.
The listing names gaps: the AI review is Pro only, and there is no cover letter or job tracker in it.
- LinkedIn import
- Starts a resume from an existing LinkedIn profile instead of from a blank page. Available on the free plan.
- 12 templates
- The home page offers 12 templates in creative, modern, professional and simple styles, which can be switched after the content is entered.
- Web resume
- Each resume can be shared as a web page as well as a PDF. The free plan includes sharing; Pro adds view tracking and a custom URL.
- AI resume review
- Listed as a Pro feature on the pricing page.
- Built-in formatting
- Layout is applied automatically from the chosen template, so content changes do not require manual spacing.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Standard Resume is made by Standard Resume.
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
Standard Resume'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 free plan and trial (B, above 33 of 45) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $19 a month, against a middle price of $14 for the category: 18 of the 26 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 7 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. Standard Resume’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 4 of 45
- BFree plan and trialAbove 33 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. Standard Resume 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 Standard Resume 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 $228 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.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. Standard Resume’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
FlowCV, Enhancv, Novorésumé, Kickresume and VisualCV
The 5 tools Standard Resume is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
FlowCV
Free plan · from $5/mo
Free resume builder with watermark-free PDF downloads.
- FlowCV also covers documents.
- 2.0GPA
Enhancv
Free trial · from $16.50/mo
Designed resume builder with AI feedback, tailoring and a job tracker.
- Standard Resume has a free plan. Enhancv does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Enhancv lists a browser extension.
- 2.0GPA
Novorésumé
Free plan · from $23.99/mo
Resume builder sold as one-time passes, with free AI writing tools.
- 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
VisualCV
Free plan · from $16/mo
Resume and CV builder with online resume sites and view tracking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
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 Standard Resume free?
Standard Resume has a free plan. Basic plan: LinkedIn import, resume editing with PDF preview, and web resume sharing.
How much does Standard Resume cost?
Standard Resume lists 2 plans. Basic: $0.
What platforms does Standard Resume work on?
Standard Resume is available on Web.
Does Standard Resume offer any discounts?
Standard Resume publicly lists the following: 50% off The Tech Resume Inside Out.
Does Standard Resume have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Standard Resume is listed for Web.
Does Standard Resume have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Standard Resume is listed for Web.
Is Standard Resume open source?
Standard Resume is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Standard Resume integrate with?
Standard Resume's listing names LinkedIn. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Standard Resume?
Standard Resume is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Standard Resume?
The closest alternatives to Standard Resume in our directory are FlowCV, Enhancv, Novorésumé, Kickresume and VisualCV.
How does Standard Resume compare with other resume builders?
Standard Resume's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 20 of the 45 other resume builders we grade, and level with 13.
Is Standard Resume good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Standard Resume C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $19 a month, against a middle price of $14 for the category: 18 of the 26 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Standard Resume?
You could make the core of Standard Resume for yourself: resume builder and templates.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Standard Resume’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 Standard Resume'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 Standard Resume. Prices change, so check standardresume.co 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.
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categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Standard Resume, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/standard-resume
- 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 Standard Resume’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. Standard Resume is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Standard Resume. Prices and plans change: check standardresume.co before you buy.