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At a glance
SmoothApply is free to build and download resumes. The only paid feature is AI writing.
PDF, Word (DOCX) and TXT, unlimited, no watermark. A free account is needed to save and download; no credit card is asked for. See a sample PDF and a sample Word file exported from a free account.
93 templates, all on the free plan, with inline editing and control of layout, fonts, spacing and colors.
$0. There is no trial attached to the free plan and nothing to cancel.
Unlimited AI writing, tailoring and job match: $2.95 for a 14-day trial, then $19.95 a month, cancel anytime. Free accounts get 25 AI credits. Paid or not, downloads stay free.
A cover letter builder that matches your resume, a job application tracker, and an ATS resume checker that needs no signup.
Import a LinkedIn profile PDF, an Indeed resume, any PDF or Word resume, or a photo of a printed one, and rebuild it in a clean template.
| Builder | Free download | Trial | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmoothApply | PDF and Word, unlimited, no watermark | None needed | Downloads stay free |
| Zety | Plain text only | $1.95 for 14 days | $25.95 every 4 weeks |
| Resume.io | Plain text only | $2.95 for 7 days | $29.95 every 4 weeks |
| MyPerfectResume | Plain text only | $2.95 for 14 days | $23.95 every 4 weeks |
| Resume Genius | Plain text only | $2.95 for 14 days | $23.95 every 4 weeks |
US prices as of September 2026, from each company's pricing page. Sources and six more builders on the full comparison.
Details on what is free, pricing, and which resume builders charge at the download button.
Templates
Every template is free to use and customize. Upload your existing resume to carry your details over, or start fresh and fill it in section by section.
Click directly on your resume to edit. Switch templates instantly. Download as PDF or DOCX for free.
Every rating below was left at the download button by a real user. Comments are shown as written.
"Its easy to use. Has many features and customization. AI is very helpful. A+"
Dan M.
"Very good experience."
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"That is very fantastic."
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Write a matching cover letter from the same resume data, with the same templates and fonts.
Go to the cover letter builder →Keep every application, contact and follow-up in one place instead of a spreadsheet.
Go to the job tracker →Yes. The builder, 90+ templates, full design customization and PDF, DOCX and TXT downloads are free with no limit, and there is no credit card step. The paid plan only adds unlimited AI writing. Free accounts get 25 AI credits.
No. You can start right away and your work saves in your browser. A free account saves your resumes to your account so you can open them on any device.
PDF, DOCX for Word and plain text, as many times as you like. If you only have a PDF of an old resume, the PDF to Word guide shows how to bring it in.
Yes. Every template uses real text, standard section headings and a reading order that applicant tracking systems parse. Run the finished file through the free ATS checker before you send it.
Yes. Upload a PDF or Word file with Import my resume and the builder fills in the sections. There are also step-by-step pages for LinkedIn and Indeed.
Unlimited AI writing, tailoring and job match. It is $2.95 for a 14-day trial, then $19.95 a month, cancel anytime. Downloads stay free on both plans. Details on the pricing page.
Those builders let you write for free and charge when you download. SmoothApply charges nothing to download. We keep their current prices on the Zety and Resume Genius pages so you can compare.
Your resumes belong to you. We do not sell personal data, as the privacy policy and California privacy page set out. Delete any resume inside the builder at any time, and email [email protected] to remove your account.
One page for under ten years of experience, two pages after that. Federal resumes follow their own format and, since September 27, 2025, USAJOBS caps them at two pages; the federal resume guide shows the format.
Last reviewed Aug 15, 2026
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