Is MyPerfectResume free? What the free plan includes, and a free PDF alternative
You can build a resume on MyPerfectResume for free and download it as a plain text file. A PDF or Word file needs premium access, which starts at $2.95 for 14 days and then renews at $23.95 every four weeks unless you cancel. On AlderCV the PDF is free, with no watermark and no trial behind it. Here is the comparison, with what MyPerfectResume does well too.
MyPerfectResume and AlderCV at a glance
MyPerfectResume’s side comes from its own pages (US prices) as of 28 October 2026. Prices differ by country and change over time, so check its pricing page, its terms, its guide to the free builder and its contact page before you decide.
| Feature | MyPerfectResume | AlderCV |
|---|---|---|
| Free download | Plain text (TXT) only | PDF, Word (.docx) and plain text |
| PDF and Word download | Premium access | Free, unlimited |
| Paid plan | 14 days for $2.95, then $23.95 every 4 weeks unless you cancel; or $95.40 a year, renewing yearly | Pro: $9.99 a month or $48 a year, cancel any time |
| One-time option | Not on the pricing page | 30-day pass: $12.99 once, never renews |
| Refund | Pricing page: request it within 14 days of subscribing. Its terms: you may request one if you cancel before the end of the initial period, and refunds are not guaranteed | 14 days, with up to 20 AI units used |
| Watermark on the free PDF | No free PDF | None |
What you get free on AlderCV
- Every template and every design setting
- Unlimited PDF downloads with no watermark
- Word (.docx) and plain-text downloads
- One resume and one cover letter in the same design
- The keyword match with a job ad in the editor (“Match a job”)
- Start without an account; a free account to download
Where MyPerfectResume does well
- Its builder suggests expert-written phrases for many jobs, and the suggestions are part of the free plan.
- The free plan includes a cover letter builder as well as the resume builder, with plain text downloads of both.
- Premium access adds more than 40 templates and ResumeCheck, which its pricing page says scans a resume for more than 30 issues.
- Its guide to the free builder links a free ATS resume checker that it says scans a resume against more than 30 criteria.
- Its contact page lists phone support every day of the week.
When AlderCV may not be the right fit
- The free plan holds one resume. If you want a separate saved version for every application, that needs Pro or the 30-day pass.
- AI help (rewriting, the AI job match, importing a PDF or Word file) is only on the paid plans.
- AlderCV is a new product. Older builders have had more years to grow their template and content libraries.
Already started on MyPerfectResume?
You don’t have to retype everything: the free text download holds all of your content.
- Download your MyPerfectResume resume as a plain text file (the free download) and keep it open.
- Start a resume on AlderCV without an account, pick a template and paste your sections in: summary, each job, education, skills.
- Check the preview, then create a free account and download the PDF. There is no watermark and no trial to cancel.
Once it is in, check it the way an application system reads it with the free ATS resume checker, or read how to write a resume if you want to tighten it on the way.
Frequently asked questions
Is MyPerfectResume free?
Partly. On 28 October 2026 its pricing page listed a free plan with the resume and cover letter builder, content suggestions and unlimited downloads in TXT format. PDF and Word downloads and its designed templates need premium access: $2.95 for 14 days, then $23.95 every four weeks unless you cancel, or $95.40 for a year (US prices).
Can I download a MyPerfectResume resume as a PDF for free?
Not according to its own pages at the time of writing: its guide to the free builder says free downloads are plain text and that PDF or Word needs a premium plan. You can download the text for free and rebuild the resume in a builder with a free PDF, such as AlderCV.
Does MyPerfectResume renew automatically?
Yes. Its pricing page says the 14-day access renews at $23.95 every four weeks and the yearly plan renews each year. Its terms say you can cancel at any time on the cancel page in your account settings or through customer service, and that it emails a cancellation number to confirm.
Can I get a refund from MyPerfectResume?
Its pricing page offers a money-back guarantee if you request a refund within 14 days of subscribing. Its terms say you may request a refund if you cancel before the end of the initial period, and also that it does not guarantee refunds, so ask its customer service directly and keep the confirmation.
Does AlderCV put a watermark on the free PDF?
No. Every template and every PDF download is free and has no watermark. The free plan is limited to one resume and one cover letter.
Is AlderCV a subscription?
Only if you choose Pro, which you can cancel any time. If you need Pro for a short job search, the 30-day pass is a single payment that never renews.
MyPerfectResume is a trademark of its owner. AlderCV is not affiliated with or endorsed by MyPerfectResume. Facts about MyPerfectResume were checked on 28 October 2026.
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