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Krokanti CV Builder vs. Kickresume

Kickresume is a resume builder with a strong AI writing assistant and a large template library. It is well-regarded for its content suggestions but the pricing is on the higher end and structural control over the layout is limited.

Kickresume founded: 2015Kickresume pricing: Free (limited); Premium from $10/month; Annual from $5/month

What Kickresume does well

  • AI-powered writing assistant for bullet point suggestions
  • Large library of templates (over 35)
  • Resume check and feedback feature
  • Career website and portfolio builder

Where Kickresume falls short

  • Expensive compared to alternatives — $10/month for monthly plan
  • Free tier is heavily restricted (1 resume, limited templates, watermark)
  • No drag-and-drop visual editor for layout customization
  • No real-time ATS scoring
  • LinkedIn import is a premium feature
  • No structured data export on free tier

Feature comparison

FeatureKrokantiKickresume
Free PDF download(Free tier has watermark)
Partial
ATS-optimized output
Real-time ATS scoring
Drag-and-drop visual editor
AI writing assistant(Krokanti AI features coming soon)
LinkedIn CSV import (free)(Kickresume: premium only)
DOCX export
Markdown / JSON export
Public shareable CV URL
Pricing under $5/month(Kickresume monthly: $10/month)

Why people switch from Kickresume to Krokanti

1

Premium plan at $2.99/month vs. Kickresume at $10/month — 70% less expensive

2

LinkedIn import is free, not locked behind a paywall

3

Real-time ATS scoring included at no extra cost

4

Full visual drag-and-drop editor for complete layout control

5

Free tier includes 3 resumes with no watermark

6

AI writing features in roadmap without premium gating

Frequently asked questions

Does Kickresume have an AI writer?

Yes, Kickresume has AI-powered bullet point suggestions and resume content assistance. Krokanti CV Builder has AI writing features on the roadmap (currently marked "coming soon") focused on rewrite suggestions and keyword optimization.

How expensive is Kickresume?

Kickresume costs $10/month on a monthly plan or roughly $5/month on annual. Krokanti CV Builder Premium is $2.99/month with no annual commitment required.

Can I import my LinkedIn to Kickresume?

Kickresume offers LinkedIn import but it is a premium feature. Krokanti CV Builder includes LinkedIn CSV import on the free plan — upload your LinkedIn export and your resume fields populate automatically.

Try Krokanti CV Builder free

No credit card required. Build up to 3 resumes for free, download as PDF, and get real-time ATS scoring from day one.

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