FlowCV

FlowCV: Free Online Resume Builder

FlowCV is an online tool for creating professional resumes (CVs). Its proposition centers on a permanent free plan for the first resume, with unlimited PDF downloads without watermarks or hidden costs. The platform states it is built by a small, independent team based in Austria and has over 6.9 million users.

How It Works and Resume Creation

The creation process is organized into four steps: choose a template, add your experience, customize the design, and download PDFs. Users can start from scratch or import an existing resume in PDF, DOCX, PNG, or JPG format, or by pasting the text directly. The draft is automatically saved to the account and can be updated and downloaded without limit.

Templates and ATS Compatibility

The platform offers over 100 free templates, of which more than 50 are customizable. The designs are intended to be compatible with applicant tracking systems (ATS): exported PDFs are text files with embedded fonts and simple structure, readable by these systems even in two-column templates. For very old systems, the tool itself recommends opting for a single-column design.

Free Plan and Paid Features

The first resume is free for life, with no trial period, credit card, or automatic upgrade. It includes access to all templates, full control over design and layout, and unlimited watermark-free PDF downloads. Paid features cover managing multiple versions simultaneously (for example, for different positions or languages) and AI writing assistance. If you return to the free plan, only the first resume remains editable and downloadable; additional versions are saved but locked.

Languages and Cover Letters

FlowCV allows you to write your resume in multiple languages, customize section labels, date formats, and page size (A4 or Letter). It also supports right-to-left writing languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew. Additionally, it offers the creation of cover letters that match the resume design; on the free plan, you can save and download one letter without watermarks, while saving multiple or using AI assistance requires a paid subscription.

Privacy and Ratings

The company presents itself as privacy-respecting and GDPR-compliant: it does not use third-party tracking cookies, does not sell personal data, and allows you to delete your account and data at any time. As for ratings, the platform is rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot, 4.8/5 on Google Reviews, and 4.9/5 on Product Hunt (data as of September 2026).

Team and Business Model

FlowCV defines itself as a small, independent team, without investors, based in Austria. Its model is based on a generous free plan funded by optional paid features, such as managing multiple versions or AI assistance. The company states that its goal is to offer a truly free resume builder for users worldwide.