I spent a year building a free CV builder (and it’s easier than Google Docs and Microsoft Word)
I was frustrated with formatting resumes in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. So I spent a year building Resume Zap, a real-time resume builder.
**Is it free?**
Yes, the free tier is truly free. It’s very generous for students, new grads or young professionals. You are guaranteed to download complete high-definition PDF with no watermark for free. Only a free sign up is required. Absolutely no hidden fee or hassle. All paid plans are one-time payments. No subscription. No auto-renewal.
**What makes it different?**
It’s a true “what you see is what you get” (WYSIWYG) editor. You can click anywhere on the resume and start editing directly on the page like in Google Docs. No step-by-step forms or sidebars like other resume builders. Your changes are reflected instantly on the resume and saved automatically. No “next” or “save” buttons. You can switch templates on-the-fly seamlessly without losing progress. What you see in the editor, including page breaks, is exactly what you get in your downloaded PDF. In simple terms, it works like Microsoft Word and Google Docs but much easier to create professional resumes with no design skill.
**Does it have writing assistant or resume tailoring?**
Yes, it has writing suggestions (pre-written phrases), which are unlimited and completely free for all users. AI-powered rewrite with 8 tones (bullets, key achievements, projects and summary), resume analysis, and resume tailoring are also available on paid plans.
Check it out at [resumezap.io](https://resumezap.io)