Everything Resume and OpenResume share a common heritage—in fact, Everything Resume evolved from the OpenResume codebase. This page provides an honest, transparent comparison to help you understand the relationship between these projects and choose the right tool for your needs.
OpenResume was created as an open-source resume builder focused on simplicity and ATS optimization. The project established a solid foundation for resume parsing, PDF generation, and user-friendly editing.
Everything Resume emerged as a fork of OpenResume, extending the original vision with:
Both projects remain open-source and independent. There is no corporate affiliation or competition—simply different approaches to solving the same problem.
| Feature | Everything Resume | OpenResume |
|---|---|---|
| Core Resume Builder | ✅ Enhanced with AI | ✅ Original implementation |
| ATS-Friendly Templates | ✅ 8+ templates | ✅ 4 templates |
| PDF Export | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
| AI Content Assistance | ✅ Gemini/Vertex AI | ❌ Not available |
| Portfolio Website Builder | ✅ Multiple themes | ❌ Not available |
| Cover Letter Generator | ✅ AI-powered | ❌ Not available |
| Resume Parsing (PDF Upload) | ✅ ML-enhanced | ✅ Basic parsing |
| Cloud Hosting | ✅ Google Cloud Run | Self-hosted or Vercel |
| Backend Architecture | Node.js + Python FastAPI | Client-side only |
| Open Source | ✅ MIT License | ✅ AGPL License |
| Cost | Free | Free |
OpenResume follows a client-side-first architecture:
Everything Resume adopts a full-stack polyglot architecture:
This architecture enables AI features and portfolio hosting but requires more infrastructure.
Both projects are open-source with different licenses:
OpenResume: AGPL-3.0 (strong copyleft—derivative works must also be open-sourced)
Everything Resume: MIT License (permissive—allows proprietary derivatives)
Both licenses ensure the core software remains free. Everything Resume's MIT license provides more flexibility for commercial extensions while keeping the base platform open.
Both projects welcome contributions:
OpenResume: GitHub repository maintained by original creators with active issue tracking
Everything Resume: Fork with independent roadmap, accepting pull requests for features, bug fixes, and documentation
Contributors can support either or both projects. Code improvements in OpenResume may be adapted for Everything Resume where applicable, and vice versa.
No formal affiliation exists. Everything Resume is an independent fork that started from the OpenResume codebase but has diverged significantly in features and architecture.
We monitor OpenResume development and may adopt improvements that align with our roadmap, with proper attribution. However, the codebases have diverged enough that direct merging is often not feasible.
Both platforms support standard resume formats. You can export from one and import to the other, though some Everything Resume-specific features (like AI suggestions) won't transfer.
Both are actively maintained. OpenResume focuses on stability and simplicity, while Everything Resume prioritizes feature expansion and AI integration.
There's no "wrong" choice between Everything Resume and OpenResume—both are excellent, free tools built by developers who care about helping job seekers. OpenResume excels at doing one thing exceptionally well: building resumes with minimal friction. Everything Resume expands that vision into a comprehensive career platform with AI and portfolio capabilities.
Try both if you're curious. Both are free, open-source, and designed to respect your time and data. The job search is challenging enough; having quality tools should never be a barrier.