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Zety vs Resume Genius: two 14-day trials that renew every 4 weeks

Zety and Resume Genius look alike at first: a cheap 14-day trial that turns into a charge every four weeks, a guided builder with suggested content and a TXT-only free download. The differences are in the trial price, the annual plan and the refund wording.

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Zety or Resume Genius: which is better?

Zety's trial is cheaper ($1.70 against $2.95) and its annual plan costs less ($71.40 against $95.40). Resume Genius states a clearer refund: a full refund if you ask within 14 days. Both renew at $23.95 every four weeks after the trial.

Sources for each claim are numbered in the tables below.

Feature comparison

What Zety and Resume Genius list on their own pages. Numbers in brackets point to the source list.

Feature comparison
FeatureZetyResume Genius
Resume or ATS checkZety
Yes

Resume Check that identifies 30+ issues[1]

Resume Genius
Yes

Resume Checker grades format, content and ATS-friendliness; no job description input[2]

Tailor a resume to one job postingZety
Not listed

Not listed on the price page[1]

Resume Genius
Not listed

AI writes from a job title; no job-posting tailoring tool listed[3]

Cover lettersZety
Yes

Cover Letter Builder and templates, also on the free plan[1]

Resume Genius
Yes

Cover Letter Builder, listed on the free plan[4]

Interview prepZety
Not listed

Not listed on the price page[1]

Resume Genius
Not listed

Not listed on the pages we read[4]

Translation and languagesZety
Not listed

Not listed on the US price page[1]

Resume Genius
Partial

Software support in Spanish, German, Italian and Polish; separate UK and French sites[3]

LinkedIn importZety
Not listed

Not listed on the price page[1]

Resume Genius
Not listed

Not listed; you can upload an existing resume[3]

Job application trackerZety
Not listed

Not listed; Instant Job Matches recommends jobs instead[1]

Resume Genius
Not listed

Not listed; a US job board is included[4]

Browser extensionZety
Not listed

Not listed on the price page[1]

Resume Genius
Not listed

Not listed on the pages we read[3]

Mobile appZety
Not listed

Not listed on the price page[1]

Resume Genius
Not listed

No app listed; the builder is optimized for mobile browsers[3]

Photo on the resumeZety
Not listed

Not covered on the pages we read[1]

Resume Genius
Partial

Photo template styles[3]

Resume templatesZety
Yes

18+ templates[1]

Resume Genius
Yes

The price page lists 25+ premium templates[4]

What the free plan downloadsZety
Partial

TXT only[1]

Resume Genius
Partial

TXT only from the builder[5]

Pricing compared

List prices before tax, copied from Zety's and Resume Genius's price pages on the date at the top.

Pricing compared
Plan detailZetyResume Genius
Free planZetyBuilder, templates and cover letters; downloads in TXT format only.[1]Resume GeniusBuild a resume and download it as a text file; Word and Google Docs templates to fill in yourself are free too.[5][4]
Paid plansZety14-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[1]Resume Genius14-day trial: $2.95 for 14 days, then auto-renews at $23.95 billed every four weeks. Annual: $95.40 for 12 months ($7.95 a month), auto-renews annually. Payment: Credit cards only, per the price page[4]
RenewalZetyBoth plans auto-renew until you cancel.[1]Resume GeniusBoth plans auto-renew. One older FAQ page still describes the post-trial price differently from the price page.[4][5]
RefundsZetyThe 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.[6][1]Resume GeniusThe price page offers a full refund if you ask within 14 days; the terms say a full refund may be given within the 14-day term, requested by phone, email or live chat before it ends.[4][7]
CancellingZetyCall or chat with support, or cancel yourself in the My Plan section of your account dashboard. Zety emails a cancellation number to confirm.[8][6]Resume GeniusLog in, open the profile icon, choose My Account, then My Subscription, then Cancel Subscription. Phone, email and live chat also work.[9][10]

Both companies bill every 4 weeks after the trial, which is 13 charges a year. Prices are from their US price pages.

What the trial and the first year cost

Zety's trial is $1.70 for 14 days; Resume Genius charges $2.95 for 14 days. After the trial both renew at $23.95, billed every 4 weeks, which is 13 charges a year if you never cancel.

For a long search both sell a year up front. Zety's annual plan is $71.40 ($5.95 a month); Resume Genius charges $95.40 for 12 months ($7.95 a month). Both annual plans renew each year.[1][4]

Refunds and cancelling

Resume Genius's price page offers a full refund if you ask within 14 days, and its terms say a full refund may be given within the 14-day term when requested by phone, email or live chat before it ends. Zety's terms say you may request a refund if you cancel before the end of the initial period, and that refunds are not guaranteed.

Both have a self-serve cancel: Zety in the My Plan section of the account dashboard, Resume Genius under My Account, then My Subscription. Both also take cancellations by phone or chat. After cancelling, Resume Genius's terms say documents become view-only.[4][7][9][6][8]

Builder and free tools

Both builders suggest pre-written content for your role and both free plans download plain text only. Zety's paid plan adds a Resume Check that flags 30+ issues and job recommendations. Resume Genius offers many free tools outside the builder, including a resume checker and fill-in Word and Google Docs templates, plus software support in several languages.

Neither lists a tool that tailors a resume to a specific job posting on the pages we read, and neither lists interview preparation.[1][11][5][2][3]

Pick Zety if

  • You want the cheapest trial ($1.70) and the cheaper annual plan.
  • You want a resume check that flags issues while you write.
  • You like Zety's matching resume and cover letter templates.

Pick Resume Genius if

  • You want a refund window stated plainly on the price page (14 days).
  • You want free Word and Google Docs templates to fill in yourself.
  • You want toll-free phone support with posted hours.

A third option: Ruubu

If you would rather not start a trial that renews every four weeks, Ruubu bills by calendar month and lets you check and edit for free first.

Ruubu has no pre-written phrase library like these two builders; it works from your own experience and the job posting.

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 Zety cheaper than Resume Genius?
For the trial and the annual plan, yes: $1.70 against $2.95, and $71.40 against $95.40 a year. The 4-weekly renewal is the same, $23.95 (checked October 2026).
Which one is easier to get a refund from?
Resume Genius states a full refund within 14 days on its price page. Zety's terms let you request one if you cancel within the initial period, without guaranteeing it.
Can I download for free on either?
Only as plain text. Both free plans download TXT; PDF and Word need a paid plan.
Do both renew every four weeks?
Yes. After the 14-day trial both renew every four weeks until you cancel, which is 13 charges a year.
What happens to my resume after I cancel?
Resume Genius's terms say documents become view-only, with no download, print or edit. Zety's free plan keeps the builder with TXT downloads.

Sources

Every page below was read on October 22, 2026. Prices and terms change; check the live page before you buy.

  1. [1]Zety: Pricing zety.com/pricing ·
  2. [2]Resume Genius: Resume Checker resumegenius.com/resume-checker ·
  3. [3]Resume Genius home page resumegenius.com/ ·
  4. [4]Resume Genius: Pricing resumegenius.com/pricing ·
  5. [5]Resume Genius FAQ: Is Resume Genius free? resumegenius.com/faq/is-resume-genius-free ·
  6. [6]Zety: Terms of Use (10. Cancellations) zety.com/terms-of-service ·
  7. [7]Resume Genius: Terms of Use resumegenius.com/terms-of-use ·
  8. [8]Zety: Contact us (cancel FAQ, phone, billing descriptors) zety.com/contact ·
  9. [9]Resume Genius FAQ: How do I cancel my subscription? resumegenius.com/faq/how-do-i-cancel-my-resume-genius-subscription ·
  10. [10]Resume Genius: Support resumegenius.com/support ·
  11. [11]Zety: AI Resume Builder zety.com/resume-builder

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