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Resume.io vs Zety: two trial-and-renew builders compared
Resume.io and Zety both start with a cheap trial that renews every 4 weeks, and both let you build for free but download little. They differ in trial length, annual plans, refund wording and what the subscription includes.
Ruubu is our product and appears at the end as a third option. Every statement about Resume.io and Zety links to their own public pages, listed under Sources. We are not affiliated with either company.
Resume.io or Zety: which is better?
Zety has the longer, cheaper trial ($1.70 for 14 days) and an annual plan; Resume.io's $2.95 trial lasts 7 days but its subscription adds job-based tailoring, AI interview prep and a tracker with a Chrome extension. Both renew every 4 weeks: $23.95 at Zety, $29.95 at Resume.io.
Sources for each claim are numbered in the tables below.
Feature comparison
What Resume.io and Zety list on their own pages. Numbers in brackets point to the source list.
| Feature | Resume.io | Zety |
|---|---|---|
| Resume or ATS check | Resume.io Not listed Not covered on the pages we read[1] | Zety Yes Resume Check that identifies 30+ issues[2] |
| Tailor a resume to one job posting | Resume.io Yes Paste the job description and it pre-builds the resume to match[3] | Zety Not listed Not listed on the price page[2] |
| Cover letters | Resume.io Yes Unlimited resumes and cover letters on paid plans[4] | Zety Yes Cover Letter Builder and templates, also on the free plan[2] |
| Interview prep | Resume.io Yes AI Interview Prep on premium[1] | Zety Not listed Not listed on the price page[2] |
| Translation and languages | Resume.io Partial Country sites in many languages; no resume translation tool listed[3] | Zety Not listed Not listed on the US price page[2] |
| LinkedIn import | Resume.io Not listed Not listed; you can upload an existing DOC, DOCX or PDF[3] | Zety Not listed Not listed on the price page[2] |
| Job application tracker | Resume.io | Zety Not listed Not listed; Instant Job Matches recommends jobs instead[2] |
| Browser extension | Resume.io Yes Job Auto Apply Chrome extension synced with the Job Tracker[5] | Zety Not listed Not listed on the price page[2] |
| Mobile app | Resume.io Not listed No official app found on its pages[3] | Zety Not listed Not listed on the price page[2] |
| Photo on the resume | Resume.io Not listed Not covered on the pages we read[1] | Zety Not listed Not covered on the pages we read[2] |
| Resume templates | Resume.io Yes Over 30 resume and cover letter templates, per its help center[1] | Zety Yes 18+ templates[2] |
| What the free plan downloads | Resume.io | Zety Partial TXT only[2] |
Pricing compared
List prices before tax, copied from Resume.io's and Zety's price pages on the date at the top.
| Plan detail | Resume.io | Zety |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Resume.ioOne resume and one cover letter. The price page says downloads are TXT only; the help center adds a free PDF in the Vancouver template.[4][6] | ZetyBuilder, templates and cover letters; downloads in TXT format only.[2] |
| Paid plans | Resume.io7-day trial: $2.95 for 7 days, then auto-renews at $29.95 billed every 4 weeks. Quarterly: $49.95, auto-renews at $49.95 every 3 months. Annual: No annual plan on the US price page[4] | Zety14-day trial: $1.70 for 14 days, then auto-renews at $23.95 billed every 4 weeks. Annual: $71.40 paid at once ($5.95 a month), auto-renews each year[2] |
| Renewal | Resume.ioBoth plans on the US price page auto-renew. The same page's FAQ calls the post-trial plan a monthly membership, while the plan card says every 4 weeks.[4] | ZetyBoth plans auto-renew until you cancel.[2] |
| Refunds | Resume.ioThe price page promises a 7-day money-back guarantee, while the Terms of Service say no refunds are provided for subscriptions (the EU supplemental terms keep a money-back guarantee on the 7-day trial).[4][7] | ZetyThe terms say you may request a refund if you cancel before the end of the initial period, and that Zety does not guarantee refunds. The US price page prints no money-back promise.[8][2] |
| Cancelling | Resume.ioWithout logging in: the Cancel Subscription tab of the contact page, look up your account by email and confirm through the email they send. Logged in: Account Settings, then the My Plan box. Email support@resume.io if neither works.[9] | ZetyCall or chat with support, or cancel yourself in the My Plan section of your account dashboard. Zety emails a cancellation number to confirm.[10][8] |
Both companies bill every 4 weeks after the trial, which is 13 charges a year. Prices are from their US price pages.
What the first month really costs
Zety's trial costs $1.70 for 14 days and then renews at $23.95 every 4 weeks. Resume.io's costs $2.95 for 7 days and then renews at $29.95 every 4 weeks. If you forget to cancel, the first full charge comes a week sooner at Resume.io and is higher.
For a longer search the plans diverge. Zety sells a year for $71.40 ($5.95 a month), which renews each year. Resume.io's US page has a quarterly plan at $49.95 every 3 months and no annual plan.[4][2]
Refunds and cancelling
Resume.io's price page promises a 7-day money-back guarantee, but its Terms of Service say subscriptions are not refunded, with a money-back guarantee on the 7-day trial in the EU supplemental terms. Zety's terms say a refund may be requested if you cancel before the end of the initial period, and that refunds are not guaranteed.
Both make cancelling reasonably direct. Resume.io lets you cancel without logging in through its contact page, by looking up your email. Zety lets you cancel in the My Plan section of your account, or by phone or chat, and emails a cancellation number.[4][7][9][8][10]
Writing help and job tools
Zety leans on content: expert-written and AI suggestions for your role while you write, plus a resume check that flags 30+ issues and job recommendations. Resume.io leans on the job: paste a description and it pre-builds the resume to match, then adds AI interview prep and a job tracker fed by a Chrome extension.[2][11][3][1][5]
Pick Resume.io if
- You want the subscription to cover tailoring to a posting, interview prep and a job tracker.
- You apply through many job boards and want a Chrome extension that saves postings.
- You would rather cancel without logging in.
Pick Zety if
- You want a longer trial (14 days) at a lower price.
- You will use the builder all year: the annual plan is $5.95 a month.
- You want suggested phrases for your role while you write.
A third option: Ruubu
If neither trial model appeals, Ruubu works differently. You check and edit for free and download a PDF with a small mark without paying. When you pay, it is a calendar-month price for help preparing each application.
Ruubu is not better at everything: it has no browser extension and no phrase library like Zety's.
Try Ruubu with a job link- A free resume check out of 100 on 14 rules, with no account.
- A free match score from any job link; a tailored version per job on Pro ($19.99/mo).
- Cover letters, interview prep kits and translation into 15 languages on the Resume Pass ($7.99/mo).
- The Resume Pass starts with a 7-day free trial, and we email you before the trial ends. Ruubu bills once a month ($7.99/mo for the Resume Pass), you cancel in one click in Settings, and your first payment is refundable in full for 7 days.
- No browser extension, no mobile app and no pre-written phrase library.
Questions
- Is Resume.io cheaper than Zety?
- No. Zety's trial is $1.70 for 14 days and renews at $23.95 every 4 weeks; Resume.io's is $2.95 for 7 days and renews at $29.95. Zety also has an annual plan (checked October 2026).
- Can I download for free on Resume.io or Zety?
- Zety's free plan downloads TXT only. Resume.io's price page says TXT only too, while its help center describes a free PDF in the Vancouver template.
- Which one is easier to cancel?
- Both document a self-serve route. Resume.io's works without logging in through its contact page; Zety's is the My Plan section, with phone and chat as alternatives.
- Do Resume.io and Zety refund the trial?
- Resume.io's price page promises a 7-day money-back guarantee while its terms exclude subscription refunds. Zety's terms let you request one if you cancel within the initial period, without guaranteeing it.
- Do they bill every month?
- No, both renew every 4 weeks, which is 13 charges a year rather than 12.
Sources
Every page below was read on October 22, 2026. Prices and terms change; check the live page before you buy.
- [1]Resume.io Help: What is included in premium? help.resume.io/en/articles/3785856 ·
- [2]Zety: Pricing zety.com/pricing ·
- [3]Resume.io home page resume.io/ ·
- [4]Resume.io: Pricing resume.io/pricing ·
- [5]Resume.io Help: Job Tracker and Chrome extension help.resume.io/en/articles/3786112 ·
- [6]Resume.io Help: What can I do with a free account? help.resume.io/en/articles/3785088 ·
- [7]Resume.io: Terms of Service resume.io/tos ·
- [8]Zety: Terms of Use (10. Cancellations) zety.com/terms-of-service ·
- [9]Resume.io Help: How do I cancel my subscription? help.resume.io/en/articles/3784896 ·
- [10]Zety: Contact us (cancel FAQ, phone, billing descriptors) zety.com/contact ·
- [11]Zety: AI Resume Builder zety.com/resume-builder
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