Handy
Focus: speech to text, dictation and whisper. Shares open source and github with Reactive Resume. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Web App
Reactive Resume
Build a polished, private resume for free in your browser.
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What is Reactive Resume?
Reactive Resume is a free, open-source resume builder that keeps your data private. Pick from a range of templates, edit sections in real time, customise fonts, colours and layout, and export a clean PDF, either on the hosted site or on your own server.
Third-party open-source projects. We are not affiliated with their authors; repositories are provided as-is by their maintainers. Review each project's license, code and security before installing. See our Disclaimer.
Pros
- Many clean templates
- No ads or paywalled exports
- Free and open source
Cons
- Fewer design options than a full design tool
- Self-hosting needs some setup
Who should use Reactive Resume
Job seekers who want a good-looking resume without paying for a builder.
Who may not need it
Anyone who already has a resume template they like.
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Focus: dictation, speech to text and macos. Shares open source and github with Reactive Resume. A Mac app, not a web app. Adds macOS. Rated 4.4 (Reactive Resume: 4.7).
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ResumeMaker.Online
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Free alternatives to Reactive Resume
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Prompt Master
Focus: prompt engineering, claude and skill. Shares open source with Reactive Resume. An AI tool, not a web app. Same 4.7 rating.
AI ToolFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
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Mealie
Focus: recipes, meal planning and shopping lists. Shares open source and github with Reactive Resume. Rated 4.6 (Reactive Resume: 4.7).
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tududi
Focus: to-do list, gtd and recurring tasks. Shares open source and github with Reactive Resume. Rated 4.6 (Reactive Resume: 4.7).
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LibreOffice
Focus: office suite, word processor and spreadsheets. Shares open source with Reactive Resume. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.5 (Reactive Resume: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
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Wallos
Focus: subscriptions, budgeting and self-hosted. Shares open source and github with Reactive Resume. Rated 4.5 (Reactive Resume: 4.7).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
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