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OnlineResume.us vs OpenResume
Both stand on resume builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
OnlineResume.us offers online and PDF resume creation, sharing, and privacy controls, with a free account for one resume of each type. Review the version cap and PDF download conditions before choosing a design.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
OpenResume combines resume editing with a parser and does not require an account. Its format is specifically oriented toward U.S.-style, single-column resumes.
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| OnlineResume.us | OpenResume | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | onlineresume.us | open-resume.com |
| On resume builders | #21 of 37 | #17 of 37 |
OnlineResume.us: what it does well
- Imports profile information from LinkedIn.
- Online resumes can use a link or QR code.
- Offers public, private, and password-protected options.
- Free account includes one online and one PDF resume.
What to know first
- Free accounts are limited to one resume of each type.
- Free PDF downloads require a FREE-tagged design.
- Free PDF resumes must have three sections or fewer.
OpenResume: what it does well
- Imports PDFs or starts a resume from scratch
- Includes a parser for applicant-tracking-style checks
- Resume data stays locally in the browser
- No sign-up is required
- Can be self-hosted under AGPL-3.0
What to know first
- Parser is designed for English, single-column resumes
- Layout follows a U.S. job-market approach
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