Resume Genius alternative

Resume Genius, alternatively.

PDF and Word downloads free, no watermark, no trial attached. Resume Genius's free tier downloads TXT only, and its $2.95 trial renews at $23.95 every four weeks, as of September 2026.

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$23.95 every four weeks
Resume Genius
Free tier and 14-day trial, as of September 2026
Free, no card
SmoothApply
Free plan, no trial attached
No
Free tier is TXT only. PDF and Word need the $2.95 trial
Free PDF download
Yes
PDF and Word, unlimited
$23.95
Every four weeks, after $2.95 for 14 days
After the trial
$0
Downloads never cost anything. Only unlimited AI is paid: $19.95 a month
No free PDF
Nothing to watermark
Watermark
None
25+
Premium templates per the pricing page. The templates page says 130
Templates
93
All on the free plan
Settings, phone, email or chat
Phone and chat on weekdays
Cancel
Account settings
Paid download, no tracker
Builder available, PDF and Word need a paid plan
Cover letter and tracker
Free
Both, with PDF and Word export

Resume Genius column read from resumegenius.com/pricing and its cancellation FAQ on September 3, 2026. SmoothApply column from our pricing page. Full breakdown of charges, refunds and how to switch: Resume Genius pricing explained.

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Quick answers

Is Resume Genius actually free?
Partly. As of September 2026, the Free Access plan lets you build a resume and download it as a TXT file only. A PDF or Word download from the builder requires the $2.95 14-day trial, which auto renews at $23.95 every four weeks unless you cancel. Static Word and Google Docs templates are free to download and fill in by hand.
How much does Resume Genius cost after the trial?
As of September 2026, the 14-day trial is $2.95, then $23.95 billed every four weeks. The annual plan is a one-time $95.40 for 12 months, shown as $7.95 per month, and auto renews annually. A full refund is available if you contact support within the 14-day trial term; after that the remaining subscription is not refundable.
How do I cancel Resume Genius and get a refund?
As of September 2026: log in, select the profile icon, click My Account, open My Subscription, and click Cancel Subscription. You can also cancel by phone at (866) 215-9048, by email at [email protected], or by live chat, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. For a refund, contact support before the 14-day trial term ends; after that the remaining subscription is not refundable.

SmoothApply is not affiliated with Resume Genius. Prices and policies were checked on September 3, 2026 from the linked sources and may change.