Honest comparison

Krokanti CV Builder vs. NovoResume

NovoResume is a European resume builder known for its clean, modern templates and user-friendly interface. It has strong design quality but the free tier is quite limited and the editor lacks the structural flexibility of a true visual builder.

NovoResume founded: 2014NovoResume pricing: Free (1 resume, limited features); Pro from $9.99/month

What NovoResume does well

  • Clean, modern template designs
  • Good typography and layout quality
  • Simple and beginner-friendly interface
  • Cover letter builder available

Where NovoResume falls short

  • Free tier limited to 1 resume with restricted templates
  • No drag-and-drop visual editor — section order is fixed
  • No real-time ATS scoring
  • No structured data export (JSON, Markdown)
  • No LinkedIn CSV import
  • Relatively expensive compared to alternatives

Feature comparison

FeatureKrokantiNovoResume
Free PDF download
3+ free resumes(NovoResume free tier: 1 resume)
ATS-optimized output
Real-time ATS scoring
Drag-and-drop visual editor
LinkedIn CSV import
DOCX export(Pro only)
Partial
Markdown / JSON export
Public shareable CV URL
Pricing under $5/month(NovoResume Pro: $9.99/month)

Why people switch from NovoResume to Krokanti

1

Free tier includes 3 resumes, not just 1

2

Full drag-and-drop CraftJS visual editor — rearrange any block anywhere

3

Real-time ATS scoring with keyword gap analysis

4

LinkedIn CSV import for instant profile population

5

Export to 5 formats including Markdown and JSON for developers

6

Premium plan at $2.99/month vs. NovoResume Pro at $9.99/month

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between NovoResume and Krokanti CV Builder?

NovoResume is a form-based builder with fixed sections. Krokanti CV Builder uses a visual editor (CraftJS) where you can drag, drop, and resize any element. Krokanti also includes ATS scoring, LinkedIn import, and more export formats at a lower price.

Is NovoResume free?

NovoResume has a free plan limited to one resume with access to only basic templates. Most templates and features require a Pro subscription starting at $9.99/month. Krokanti CV Builder offers 3 free resumes with PDF export and basic templates.

Does NovoResume have ATS optimization?

NovoResume produces clean PDF output but does not provide ATS scoring or keyword analysis. Krokanti CV Builder includes a real-time ATS panel that scores your resume against a job description and suggests missing keywords.

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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