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Novoresume vs ResumeGyani: which résumé builder should you pick?

Novoresume is known for polished one-page templates; ResumeGyani is built around Indian hiring. Both now charge one-time payments rather than recurring subscriptions, so the choice comes down to the free plan, the templates and the tools around the résumé.

Updated 26 October 2026 · ResumeGyani editorial team · 7 min read

Quick answer

Pick Novoresume if you want a free one-page résumé you can download without paying, or its design-led templates for international applications. Pick ResumeGyani if you are applying in India and want a free ATS check against each job description, Indian formats such as fresher and sarkari résumés, and AI tools for tailoring, LinkedIn and interview practice.

ResumeGyani: free editor, previews and ATS check; pay once to download — Download Pack ₹399 or Pro from ₹699.
Novoresume: free Basic plan (one résumé, one page) and premium plans paid once per period — check their pricing page.
Neither renews automatically, according to each pricing page — still confirm at checkout.

How do Novoresume and ResumeGyani differ?

The pricing models are closer than most comparisons suggest: both sell a fixed period of access for a single payment. The real differences are what the free plan lets you download, and what each tool is built around.

Novoresume described from its pricing page in general terms (October 2026). Plans change — confirm on novoresume.com before you pay.
	ResumeGyani	Novoresume
Pricing model	Free to build; one-time payment to download (Download Pack ₹399: 3 watermark-free PDFs over 7 days, or Pro from ₹699 for 30 days). No auto-renewal.	Free Basic plan; Premium paid once for a month, quarter or year, with no recurring billing stated — check their pricing page.
Currency	Indian rupees (₹)	Shows local-currency pricing, which can include rupees; taxes confirmed at checkout
Templates focus	49 templates for Indian hiring: freshers, experienced, one-page and government (sarkari) formats	Design-led layouts; the free plan is limited to one résumé and one page
ATS tools	Free ATS score checker against any job description, with missing keywords	Templates described as ATS-friendly; check their site for checking tools
AI features	AI suggestions per section, JD-based builder, LinkedIn optimizer, Interview Gyani mock interviews	Check their site for current AI features
India-specific formats	Fresher, CGPA, notice period and sarkari formats, plus Indian résumé guides	General international formats
Data / download	Edit and preview free; PDFs download after a one-time payment	Free plan can download résumés that use only free features; premium features and the matching cover letter need Premium

When is Novoresume the better choice?

Novoresume is the better pick in a few clear situations.

You need one free résumé, today, and it fits on one page. Its free Basic plan lets you download a résumé that uses only free features. ResumeGyani does not offer free PDF downloads.
You like its visual, one-page style and are applying internationally, or to roles where a designed layout suits the reader.
You only need a résumé, not the extra job-search tools, and prefer a simpler product.

If you use a designed layout, test the PDF in a free ATS checker before applying through a job portal. Two-column layouts and icons can parse badly in some systems.

When is ResumeGyani the better choice?

ResumeGyani is the better pick when you are applying in India and want to tailor every application.

You want to check each résumé against the job description for free. The ATS score checker lists the keywords you are missing.
You need Indian formats — a projects-first fresher résumé with CGPA, an experienced format with notice period, or a sarkari résumé.
You want more than one version. Create a tailored version per role with the job-description résumé builder.
You want the tools around the résumé: cover letters, LinkedIn optimizer, Interview Gyani mock interviews and AI salary estimates in one account.
Your résumé is longer than one page — common after a few years of experience. Every ResumeGyani template is free to build and preview at any length; you pay once to download (from ₹399).

Before

Projects: E-commerce website — made using HTML, CSS, JS.

After

E-commerce store (React, Node.js, MongoDB): built cart, checkout and admin dashboard; deployed on Render and used by [X] classmates during a mock sale.

Illustrative fresher example. Replace [X] with your real number or cut the clause. Specific bullets like this help in any template, on either tool.

How do you move your résumé from Novoresume to ResumeGyani?

1
Download your current version
Save your Novoresume résumé as a PDF, or copy the text into a document.
2
Upload it
Use Upload résumé — it accepts PDF or Word files and gives you an ATS score with suggestions.
3
Pick a template
Choose from 49 templates; a single-column layout is safest for job portals.
4
Tailor and check
Paste the job description into the ATS checker and add the missing skills you genuinely have.
5
Download when ready
Pay once — Download Pack ₹399 for 3 PDFs over 7 days, or Pro from ₹699 for unlimited downloads for 30 days.

Try ResumeGyani free before you switch

Build, edit and preview in all 49 templates at no cost. Pay once only when you download.

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Questions people ask

Is Novoresume free?

Yes, it has a free Basic plan: one résumé version, up to one page, with predefined layouts. You can download résumés that use only free features; premium features and the matching cover letter need a paid plan.

What is a good Novoresume alternative in India?

ResumeGyani is built for Indian job seekers: free editor and ATS check, Indian formats such as fresher and sarkari résumés, and one-time pricing in rupees from ₹399.

Does Novoresume or ResumeGyani auto-renew?

Novoresume's pricing page says there is no recurring billing, and ResumeGyani plans are single payments for a fixed period. Confirm the terms at checkout either way.

Is Novoresume ATS-friendly?

Novoresume describes its templates as ATS-friendly. Whatever tool you use, test the final PDF against the job description in a free ATS checker, especially with two-column designs.

Which is better for freshers in India?

If you only need one free one-page résumé, Novoresume's free plan works. If you are applying to many campus and off-campus roles, ResumeGyani's free ATS check and fresher formats make tailoring each application easier.

Can I download from ResumeGyani for free?

No. Building, previewing and the ATS check are free; downloading a watermark-free PDF needs the Download Pack (₹399) or a Pro plan.

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