Resume Builder with Pay-Per-Download
Build, edit, and ATS-check your resume free. Pay only when you actually download. No monthly subscription, no surprise renewals — or upgrade to Pro for unlimited downloads.
Why pay-per-download exists
Most resume builders charge a monthly subscription whether you're job hunting or not. You sign up to download one PDF, forget to cancel, and three months later you're $60 in for a tool you used once.
Resume Fortify works differently. The full builder, ATS check, and job description matcher are free with a free account. The only thing you pay for is the actual download — and only when you choose to download. If you need one resume, you pay once. If you need unlimited, there's a Pro subscription. No trial trap, no auto-renewal surprises, no subscription you forgot you had.
Two ways to pay — pick what fits your job hunt
Pay per download
Best if you only need a resume or two. Pay once when you download, get a clean .docx file, and you're done. No recurring charge.
- Build, edit, and ATS-check free
- Pay only when you export
- No subscription, no renewal
- Clean .docx, no watermark
Pro subscription
Worth it if you're applying to lots of roles, tailoring per job, or want unlimited AI rewrites. Cancel anytime.
- Unlimited downloads
- Unlimited AI bullet rewrites
- All free features included
- Cancel from your account page
What's free vs. what's paid
| Feature | Free account | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Choose a template | ✓ Free | — |
| Edit and format your resume | ✓ Free | — |
| Import an existing PDF or Word resume | ✓ Free | — |
| ATS resume check | ✓ Free, unlimited | — |
| Match against a job description | ✓ Free, unlimited | — |
| Download as .docx | — | Pay per download or Pro |
| AI bullet rewrites (unlimited) | — | Pro only |
What you get when you download
Editable .docx
A clean Microsoft Word file you can open and edit in Word, Google Docs, or anywhere else.
No watermark
Zero Resume Fortify branding on the file. It's your resume, not an ad for us.
ATS-friendly formatting
Single-column, standard headings, machine-readable fonts. Built to parse cleanly.
Yours forever
Once it's downloaded, it's yours. Edit it, reuse it, send it anywhere. No DRM.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to subscribe to download my resume?
No. You can pay per download — a single payment unlocks one download, no recurring charge. If you only need one resume, you only pay once. A Pro subscription is available separately for users who need unlimited downloads.
What is free with a Resume Fortify account?
Building, editing, choosing templates, importing an existing resume, the ATS check, and the job description keyword match are all free with a free account. Downloads are the only paid step.
Why pay per download instead of a subscription?
Most resume tools charge $15 to $25 per month, which is overkill if you only need a resume for one job hunt. Pay-per-download means you pay once for the file you actually need and you are done — no recurring charge to remember to cancel.
What format is the download?
Downloads are clean, ATS-friendly Microsoft Word (.docx) files with no watermark and no Resume Fortify branding. You can open and edit them in Word, Google Docs, or any modern word processor.
When does Pro make sense?
Pro is the better choice if you are tailoring multiple resumes for different roles, applying to many jobs, or you want unlimited AI bullet rewrites. For a single job hunt with one or two resumes, pay-per-download is usually cheaper.
Skip the subscription. Pay only when you download.
Free account. Free ATS checks. Pay only at export.
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