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Reactive Resume

Free, open-source resume builder with templates, PDF and DOCX export, public resume links and bring-your-own-key AI. Use it hosted or self-hosted.

Our take: Reactive Resume is the rare resume builder with no paid tier: unlimited resumes, every export format and public links cost nothing.

Best forFree open-source resumes

ReviewedOct 2026Free

8.15 criteria · see breakdown

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Reactive Resume is a free, open-source resume builder (MIT license) for creating, exporting and sharing resumes in the browser. It suits job seekers who want no paywall and technical users who want to self-host. It is free with no premium tier; the hosted app at rxresu.me needs a free account, and AI features use your own provider API key.

The bottom line

The best free option for a clean resume without paywalls; bring your own AI key if you want AI help.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA free, MIT-licensed resume builder you can use at rxresu.me or host yourself.

Our takeReactive Resume is the rare resume builder with no paid tier: unlimited resumes, every export format and public links cost nothing.

It also suits privacy-minded and technical users who want to self-host or script resumes through the API. The trade-offs are that AI features need your own API key and help comes only from docs and GitHub.

Why we rate itFull feature set at no cost, open-source code and real data portability.

The catchAI needs your own API key, and support is docs and GitHub only.

Best / not good for

Best for

Job seekers on a budget
Privacy-minded users
Developers who want to self-host or automate resumes

Not good for

People who want guided AI writing without an API key
Users who need live customer support

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Minutes: create an account, pick a template and export a PDF.
Scale breakpoint
None on price; AI usage grows your own provider bill.
Walled garden
Very low: JSON export, a published JSON schema, an API and MIT-licensed code.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, start on the free plan.

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Hosted vs self-hosted Reactive Resume

	Hosted (rxresu.me)	Self-hosted
Price	Free	Free (MIT license); you pay for your server
Account	Email, Google or GitHub sign-in	Your own auth, including SSO via OIDC providers
Setup	None	Docker Compose with PostgreSQL, or Vercel or Kubernetes
Features	Full feature set	Same features as the cloud version
AI	Your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, OpenRouter or Ollama key	Same

From Reactive Resume's documentation (quickstart, self-hosting and AI guides), checked 4 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reactive Resume legit?

Yes. It is an open-source project under the MIT license with public code on GitHub (over 43,000 stars), regular releases (v5.3.2 on 26 September 2026) and a free hosted version at rxresu.me (checked 4 October 2026).

Is Reactive Resume really free?

Yes. Its docs say there are no paywalls or premium tiers for creating, editing, exporting and sharing unlimited resumes. The one cost is optional: AI features use your own API key, so the AI provider may charge you (checked 4 October 2026).

How does Reactive Resume work?

Sign up at rxresu.me with email, Google or GitHub, create a resume, pick a template and fill in your details while a live preview updates. Then export a PDF or DOCX, or share a public link.

What are the disadvantages of Reactive Resume?

AI help needs your own provider API key, the hosted app needs an account, and support is limited to documentation and GitHub. It also has fewer guided writing examples than paid builders.

Can I self-host Reactive Resume?

Yes. The docs cover Docker Compose with PostgreSQL, Vercel and Kubernetes, plus SSO for self-hosted instances. The project says there is no feature difference between cloud and self-hosted versions.

How do I log in to Reactive Resume?

Conversion Gems is a review site, not Reactive Resume. Sign in at rxresu.me with your email and password or with Google or GitHub.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Reactive Resume introduction, Reactive Resume quickstart, Using AI in Reactive Resume, Exporting your resume, Reactive Resume on GitHub.

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