Best Resume Builders in 2026
Updated
In short: MyPerfectResume is ranked #1 of 37 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Resume Genius and Resume.io. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Resume Genius. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ResumeBuilder.com at $0.50/mo.
Turning work history into an application-ready resume involves more than choosing a layout. Resume builders can help with drafting, formatting and adapting materials, so compare resume templates and import options with AI writing tools and ATS optimization. A cover-letter builder may matter if you want to prepare supporting materials in the same tool; a mobile app, free plan and paid starting price offer further points of comparison. MyPerfectResume, Resume Genius and Resume.io are among the options shown. Think about whether you are starting from scratch or revising an existing resume, and which features would make your application process easier.
37 resume builders ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Resume Builders, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 14 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 MyPerfectResumeFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 Resume GeniusFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 Resume.ioFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 ResumeBuilder.comPaid from $0.50/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 ZetyFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 ReziPaid from $29/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 CakeResumeFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 KickresumePaid from $0.67/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 Standard ResumePaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 NovorésuméFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 Resume LiftPaid from $12.49/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 VisualCVPaid from $16/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 22 SkillsPaid from $14.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 FlowCVPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 Resume-Now
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 StylingCV
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 HackMyResume
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 CV Prime
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 Enhancv
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 Resumonk
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 SmoothApply
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 CVMaker
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 GetYourCV
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 ResumeDoctor
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 CVPilotApp
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | AI writing tools | ATS optimization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MyPerfectResume | 7.9 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Resume Genius | 7.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | 7.95 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Resume.io | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | ResumeBuilder.com | 7.7 | Free plan | $0.50/mo | Yes | 5.95 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Zety | 7.7 | Free plan | — | Yes | 5.95 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Rezi | 7.2 | Free plan | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | CakeResume | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 20 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Kickresume | 7.1 | Free plan | $0.67/mo | Yes | 8 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Standard Resume | 7.0 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | — | Yes |
| 10 | Novorésumé | 6.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Resume Lift | 6.8 | Free plan | $12.49/mo | Yes | 12.49 /mo | — | Yes |
| 12 | VisualCV | 6.8 | Free plan | $16/mo | Yes | 16 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | 22 Skills | 6.7 | Free plan | $14.99/mo | Yes | 14.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | FlowCV | 6.7 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | 5 /mo | Yes | — |
| 15 | Resume-Now | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | 5.85 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | StylingCV | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | 17.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | HackMyResume | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | No | No |
| 18 | CV Prime | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | Enhancv | 5.9 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | Resumonk | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 21 | SmoothApply | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | 19.95 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | CVMaker | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | GetYourCV | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 24 | ResumeDoctor | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | CVPilotApp | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which resume builder is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
MyPerfectResume is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 7.9. Resume Genius is second and Resume.io third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ResumeBuilder.com has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.