The free Zety alternative
Resume by OpenApps is a free Zety alternative: Free. Unlimited resumes and downloads. Zety's free plan: Unlimited resumes, but the free download is plain text only.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Resume | Free. Unlimited resumes and downloads. | None |
| Zety | Unlimited resumes, but the free download is plain text only. | Zety lets you build a resume for free, but the free download was reported as plain text only; a PDF needs a trial (about $1.95 for 14 days) that renews at about $25.95 every four weeks. |
You do the work, then hit a paywall at the download button.
Switching from Zety
Fill in Resume with the same details and download the PDF, free.
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Zety?
Yes. Resume by OpenApps does what Zety does for resume building, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Zety have a free plan?
Unlimited resumes, but the free download is plain text only. That is from Zety's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Zety cost?
Zety lets you build a resume for free, but the free download was reported as plain text only; a PDF needs a trial (about $1.95 for 14 days) that renews at about $25.95 every four weeks.
How do I switch from Zety?
Fill in Resume with the same details and download the PDF, free.
Can an AI assistant use Resume instead of Zety?
Yes. Resume has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Zety is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Zety's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.