FixMyResume vs Resume.io
Updated October 2026 · Prices checked October 2026
Short answer
Resume.io is a fast, clean resume builder, but its free plan only downloads TXT files and its $2.95 trial renews at $29.95 every four weeks. FixMyResume gives you a free report against the job you want, then a tailored rewrite as PDF or Word for $5 for 5 credits or $34.99 once, with nothing that renews.
FixMyResume vs Resume.io at a glance
Resume.io is an online resume and cover letter builder with professional templates and a step-by-step editor.
| FixMyResume | Resume.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Full review report against any job, free, no sign-up | 1 resume and 1 cover letter, TXT download only |
| Paid price | $5 for 5 credits, or $34.99 once for unlimited use | $2.95 for 7 days, then $29.95 every 4 weeks; or $49.95 every 3 months |
| Billing | One-time payments only. Nothing renews. | Trial auto-renews into a 4-weekly subscription unless cancelled |
| Score against a job posting | Yes: scores your resume against the exact posting | Not its focus |
| AI rewriting | Rewrites the whole resume for the job; never changes your employers, titles or dates | Pre-written phrases and AI suggestions in the editor |
| Cover letters | Yes (paid) | Yes, unlimited on paid plans |
| Templates | 3 ATS-safe layouts, 10 accent colours | Many professional templates and colours |
| Export | PDF and Word | PDF on paid plans (free plan is TXT only) |
Pricing compared
FixMyResume
- Review report against any job: free, no sign-up
- One-Time Pass: $5 for 5 credits
- Lifetime: $34.99 once, unlimited
- No subscription, nothing renews
Credits are used by a resume rewrite, ATS check, cover letter, interview prep or translation.
Resume.io
- Free: 1 resume, 1 cover letter, TXT download only
- 7-day trial: $2.95, then auto-renews at $29.95 every 4 weeks
- Quarterly: $49.95 every 3 months, auto-renews
- 7-day money-back guarantee
From Resume.io's pricing page, October 2026. Check current prices.
What a 3-month job search costs
- FixMyResume
- $5 for 5 credits covers five AI actions (for example five tailored resumes); $34.99 once covers the whole search, and the next one.
- Resume.io
- Trial plus four-weekly renewals is about $92.80 over 13 weeks; the quarterly plan is $49.95.
Key differences
The trial renews
Resume.io's $2.95 trial becomes $29.95 every four weeks unless you cancel within 7 days, which works out to roughly 13 charges a year. FixMyResume only sells one-time payments.
Free downloads
Resume.io's free plan lets you build a resume but only download it as plain text. FixMyResume's free tier is the review report; downloading a rewritten PDF or Word file uses a credit.
Building vs tailoring
Resume.io is quick for laying out a good-looking resume. It doesn't centre on matching your resume to a specific job description, which is what FixMyResume is built for.
Where Resume.io is better
- More templates and a polished visual editor
- Unlimited resumes and cover letters once subscribed
- A quick way to build a first resume
Where FixMyResume is better
- No trial that turns into a subscription
- Free, full report against the job you want
- Tailors the whole resume to each posting
- Lower total cost over a typical search
Which should you choose?
Choose Resume.io if
You need to build a nicely designed resume quickly and are happy to cancel the subscription when you're done.
Choose FixMyResume if
You want each application tailored to the job and would rather not manage a subscription.
Score your resume freeFrequently asked questions
Is Resume.io free?
You can build one resume and one cover letter for free, but the free plan only downloads TXT files. PDF downloads need the $2.95 trial, which renews at $29.95 every four weeks, or the $49.95 quarterly plan.
How do I avoid being charged after the Resume.io trial?
Cancel from your account before the 7-day trial ends; otherwise it renews at $29.95 every four weeks. Resume.io offers a 7-day money-back guarantee.
What's a Resume.io alternative without a subscription?
FixMyResume only sells one-time payments: $5 for 5 credits, or $34.99 for unlimited use. The job-match report is free.
Does Resume.io tailor resumes to job descriptions?
It's mainly a builder with templates and suggested phrases. For scoring and rewriting a resume against a specific posting, a job-matching tool like FixMyResume is more direct.
See how your resume scores
Paste the job you want. The full report is free and you don’t need an account.
Sources: Resume.io pricing, Resume.io, and FixMyResume pricing. Checked October 2026. This comparison is written by FixMyResume. We’ve tried to be fair; if anything about Resume.io is out of date, email support@fixmyresume.xyz and we’ll fix it.
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