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Head-to-head · Resume Builders

MyPerfectResume vs SmoothApply

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score MyPerfectResume #2 in Resume Builders 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Try MyPerfectResume
SmoothApply #28 in Resume Builders 7.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit SmoothApply

MyPerfectResume leads on 0 checks, SmoothApply on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMyPerfectResume · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresMyPerfectResume · 5 of 5

MyPerfectResume scores higher on our rubric for resume builders: 8.7 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #28.

SmoothApply leads on resume templates: 90 versus 40.

MyPerfectResume is the better fit for guided resume building with career guidance. SmoothApply is the better fit for free AI tailoring and application tracking.

  • MyPerfectResume fits best

    Guided resume building with career guidance

  • SmoothApply fits best

    Free AI tailoring and application tracking

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Side by side

Feature MyPerfectResume 8.7/10 Visit ↗ SmoothApply 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.0
Ranking #2 in Resume Builders #28 in Resume Builders
Best for Guided resume building with career guidance Free AI tailoring and application tracking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $19.95/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features MyPerfectResume 5/5 · SmoothApply 4/5
AI writing tools ✓ ✓
ATS optimization ✓ ✓
Cover-letter builder ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Resume import ✓ ✓
Specs
Resume templates 40 90 (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Guided prompts and expert-written suggestions support resume creation.
  • ATS scoring and job-specific matching focus content on target roles.
  • PDF, Word, and TXT downloads plus resume importing add flexibility.
  • Free plan includes ATS scoring, AI writing, and 25 AI credits
  • Exports resumes in PDF, DOCX, and TXT formats
  • Includes cover letters, sharing, imports, and application tracking
Cons
  • Basic Access offers unlimited downloads only in TXT format.
  • The 14-day premium plan auto-renews at CAD 34.95 every 4 weeks.
  • The dedicated mobile app is available for Android, alongside web access.
  • Unlimited AI features require the $19.95/month Monthly plan
  • The product is available through the web only
  • Founded in 2025, it has a shorter operating history
Our verdict

MyPerfectResume is an online resume and cover-letter builder for job seekers who want structured guidance rather than a blank document. Its guided prompts, professionally designed templates, expert-written content suggestions, and…

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SmoothApply is a browser-based resume builder for job seekers who want to create, tailor, and share application materials in one place. Its feature set covers customizable templates with inline editing, ATS compatibility checking and…

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  1. MyPerfectResumeResume Builders 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. SmoothApplyResume Builders 7.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MyPerfectResume — where it wins

    • Guided prompts and expert-written suggestions support resume creation.
    • ATS scoring and job-specific matching focus content on target roles.
    • PDF, Word, and TXT downloads plus resume importing add flexibility.

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic Access offers unlimited downloads only in TXT format.
    • The 14-day premium plan auto-renews at CAD 34.95 every 4 weeks.
    • The dedicated mobile app is available for Android, alongside web access.

  • SmoothApply — where it wins

    • Free plan includes ATS scoring, AI writing, and 25 AI credits
    • Exports resumes in PDF, DOCX, and TXT formats
    • Includes cover letters, sharing, imports, and application tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Unlimited AI features require the $19.95/month Monthly plan
    • The product is available through the web only
    • Founded in 2025, it has a shorter operating history

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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