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VisualCVMost similar to Resume Trick in what it does, its category and its price.
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ResumaticHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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Cake Resume CheckerFrom $20/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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ResumeBuild.aiRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.5 for Resume Trick.
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At a glance
Green means better than Resume Trick, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Resume TrickBaseline | 3.5 | Free | Yes | Straightforward CV and cover letter builder, 30-plus templates, free tier, PDF or TXT. | |
| VisualCV | 3.8+0.3 | $16/mo | Yes | Resume builder with AI suggestions for improving bullet points, ATS-friendly templates, a cover letter builder and a personal career website, free to start with a $16 a month Pro plan. | vs Resume Trick |
| Resumatic | 3.9+0.4 | $29/mo | Yes | Scores a CV out of 100 against a pasted job description and rewrites the bullets. | vs Resume Trick |
| ResumeBuild.ai | 3.8+0.3 | $29/mo | Yes | 1.4 million users and a named affiliation with an established resume brand. | vs Resume Trick |
| Cake Resume Checker | 3.8+0.3 | $20/mo | Yes | A free ATS resume-scoring tool from the Cake job platform that scans a resume against a target job description and rewrites weak sections. | vs Resume Trick |
 Resume Genius | 3.5Same | Free | Yes | A free AI resume builder with guided templates, cover letter tools and worked examples across hundreds of job titles. | vs Resume Trick |
 ResumeCoach | 3.7+0.2 | Not listed | No | CV builder in seven languages with mock interviews and live job matching attached. | vs Resume Trick |
 Kickresume | 3.8+0.3 | Free | Yes | Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing, designed templates and an ATS checker in one place. | vs Resume Trick |
 VanillaHR | 3.5Same | $199/mo | No | AI-driven applicant tracking system from Paris that screens CVs and cover letters, with a 30-day free trial and plans from $199 a month. | vs Resume Trick |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Resume Trick.
VisualCV
3.8$16/mo
vs Resume Trick+0.3
Resume builder with AI suggestions for improving bullet points, ATS-friendly templates, a cover letter builder and a personal career website, free to start with a $16 a month Pro plan.
- AI suggestions to improve resume bullet points
- ATS-friendly resume templates
- Cover letter builder
Free plan to build a first resume
Free plan does not allow PDF downloads
Resumatic
3.9$29/mo
vs Resume Trick+0.4
Scores a CV out of 100 against a pasted job description and rewrites the bullets.
- Keyword targeting from a pasted job description
- Resume score out of 100 with real-time analysis
- AI-generated tailored bullet points
Version management removes the reason people stop tailoring
$29 a month is steep for six weeks of use
ResumeBuild.ai
3.8$29/mo
vs Resume Trick+0.3
1.4 million users and a named affiliation with an established resume brand.
- Real-time resume editing with 23-criteria scoring
- Job-description keyword targeting for ATS
- Cover and resignation letter generation
Named affiliation with Rezi, an established resume brand
Keyword optimisation needs re-tuning per job posting, not a one-time pass
Cake Resume Checker
3.8$20/mo
vs Resume Trick+0.3
A free ATS resume-scoring tool from the Cake job platform that scans a resume against a target job description and rewrites weak sections.
- Resume scoring against a specific job description across 12 dimensions
- One-click application of AI-suggested resume fixes
- Matching AI cover-letter generator
No card required to get a free resume score and feedback
Free usage is capped, heavier users are pushed toward the roughly $20/month Premium plan
Resume Genius
3.5Free
vs Resume TrickSame
A free AI resume builder with guided templates, cover letter tools and worked examples across hundreds of job titles.
- AI-assisted resume drafting from guided prompts
- Structured templates covering each resume section
- Worked examples across hundreds of job titles and industries
Guided structure helps more than a blank prompt for most job seekers
Generated bullets must be edited to match what you actually did
ResumeCoach
3.7Not listed
vs Resume Trick+0.2
CV builder in seven languages with mock interviews and live job matching attached.
- AI resume and cover letter builders
- AI mock interview practice
- Job Match against live openings
Mock interviews cover the step CV tools stop at
No pricing appears anywhere, including on its own pricing page
Kickresume
3.8Free
vs Resume Trick+0.3
Resume and cover letter builder with AI writing, designed templates and an ATS checker in one place.
- AI resume and cover letter writing
- Professionally designed templates
- ATS parsing checker
ATS checking catches mechanical rejections candidates never learn about
Generated content needs your specifics to survive a human reader
VanillaHR
3.5$199/mo
vs Resume TrickSame
AI-driven applicant tracking system from Paris that screens CVs and cover letters, with a 30-day free trial and plans from $199 a month.
- AI analysis of CVs and cover letters
- AI content creation for job posts and candidate messages
- A full applicant-tracking pipeline with scheduling and collaboration
A generous 30-day trial with a guided onboarding call
Pro and Enterprise pricing both require a sales conversation
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Resume Trick free?
Resume Trick has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Resume Trick?
Resumatic is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: VisualCV, ResumeBuild.ai, Cake Resume Checker.
What is the cheapest alternative to Resume Trick?
Among paid plans, VisualCV has the lowest starting price (from $16/mo). If you need it free, start with Resumatic.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.