Honest comparison
ResumeForge vs Zety
Zety is a well-known resume builder with a large template library. The thing most people don't notice until the statement arrives is the billing model: a low-priced trial that quietly converts into a recurring charge every 4 weeks. Here's exactly how that compares to a one-time payment.
Pricing verified against Zety's public pricing page, July 2026. Go verify it yourself on Zety's public pricing page.
or $49 once for Lifetime — unlimited resumes, forever
- ✓ Free to build & preview, no account needed
- ✓ Free plain-text (.txt) export
- ✓ Pay once for PDF + Word — no auto-renewal
- ✓ Optional $5.95/mo, true 30-day billing, cancel in one click
then auto-renews to $25.95 every 4 weeks
- Billing cycle: Every 4 weeks (13 billing cycles/year, not 12)
- Zety's free plan exports plain text (.txt) only — PDF and Word downloads require an active paid plan.
- Cancelling: Cancel through your account or by contacting support before the trial ends
Feature by feature
What you actually get
| Feature | ResumeForge | Zety |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to download one finished resume | $7, paid once | $1.95 trial → $25.95 every 4 weeks if not cancelled |
| Billing model | One-time unlock (or an honest $5.95/mo you can cancel in one click) | Recurring subscription, auto-renews every 4 weeks |
| Free plan export format | Plain text (.txt), free, no account needed | Plain text (.txt) only — PDF/Word gated behind the paid plan |
| Cancelling | Nothing to cancel on one-time plans; monthly cancels in one click | Requires visiting your account or contacting support before renewal |
| Lifetime option | $49 one-time — unlocks every resume you build, forever | No published lifetime plan — subscription only |
Common questions
Is Zety more expensive than ResumeForge?
For a single resume, Zety's advertised entry price ($1.95) is lower up front, but it auto-renews to $25.95 every 4 weeks unless you cancel — that's about $337/year if forgotten. ResumeForge's Single plan is a flat $7 one-time payment with nothing to auto-renew, and Lifetime is $49 one-time for unlimited resumes.
Does Zety's free plan let me download a PDF?
No — Zety's free plan exports plain text (.txt) only; PDF and Word downloads require an active paid plan, per Zety's own pricing page. ResumeForge's free plan works the same way for plain text, but our one-time $7 unlock never auto-renews.
How do I avoid being charged $25.95 on Zety?
Zety's own pricing terms state the $1.95 trial auto-renews to $25.95 every 4 weeks unless you cancel first, typically through your account settings or by contacting their support. If you only need one resume, cancelling before the trial ends avoids the recurring charge — with ResumeForge there's no trial or renewal to track in the first place.
Can I switch from Zety to ResumeForge?
Yes — there's no lock-in on either side. You can rebuild your resume in ResumeForge's free builder, download a plain-text copy immediately, and pay once ($7 or $49) only when you want the polished PDF or Word file.
Prices and terms above are taken directly from Zety's own public pricing pages. We don't work for Zety and can't guarantee their pricing hasn't changed since we last checked — always confirm on their site before paying. Questions about our pricing? Email [email protected].