Honest comparison

Krokanti CV Builder vs. Resume.io

Resume.io is a polished resume builder with a strong focus on output quality and professional aesthetics. It is popular for producing consistently good-looking documents, but accessing most functionality requires a subscription.

Resume.io founded: 2018Resume.io pricing: Free to create; from $2.95/week (approx. $11.80/month) to download

What Resume.io does well

  • High-quality, consistently professional-looking output
  • Simple, clean editor interface
  • Good range of template styles
  • Available in many languages

Where Resume.io falls short

  • Downloading requires a paid subscription — weekly billing model is confusing
  • Priced per week ($2.95/week) making it more expensive than it first appears
  • No real-time ATS scoring
  • No drag-and-drop visual editor
  • No structured data export (JSON, Markdown, plain text)
  • No LinkedIn import

Feature comparison

FeatureKrokantiResume.io
Free PDF download(Resume.io requires subscription to download)
ATS-optimized output
Real-time ATS scoring
Drag-and-drop visual editor
LinkedIn CSV import
DOCX export(Higher tiers only)
Partial
Markdown / JSON export
Public shareable CV URL
Transparent monthly pricing(Resume.io uses weekly billing)
Multi-language UI

Why people switch from Resume.io to Krokanti

1

Transparent monthly pricing ($2.99/month) — no confusing weekly billing

2

Free PDF downloads — no subscription needed to get your resume

3

Real-time ATS scoring with keyword analysis built in

4

Full visual editor for complete layout control

5

LinkedIn CSV import — populate your resume in one click

6

5 export formats vs. Resume.io PDF-only on lower tiers

Frequently asked questions

Is Resume.io free?

Resume.io lets you create a resume for free but charges to download it. The pricing model uses weekly billing ($2.95/week) which adds up to approximately $11.80/month. Krokanti CV Builder includes free PDF downloads on its free plan.

How does Resume.io pricing work?

Resume.io uses a weekly subscription model which many users find confusing. Krokanti CV Builder uses simple monthly pricing: free forever plan with core features, or Premium at $2.99/month for unlimited resumes, DOCX export, and advanced features.

Is Resume.io ATS-compatible?

Resume.io produces clean PDF output that is generally ATS-compatible, but it does not provide any scoring or keyword feedback. Krokanti CV Builder includes a live ATS panel that actively helps you improve your score before you download.

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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