# RakitCV

> RakitCV is a free, privacy-first AI resume builder designed for everyone. Create professional, ATS-friendly resumes in minutes — whether you are a fresh graduate, experienced professional, career switcher, or applying for your very first job.

## Key Facts
- Free tier: 10+ basic ATS-friendly templates, unlimited PDF exports, up to 3 CV slots, Application Tracker (max 25)
- Pro subscription (starts from Rp 13,500/month): unlock all 20+ ATS-friendly templates, up to 100 CVs, Application Tracker (up to 250), and unlimited access to job lists
- Bilingual: Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and English
- AI-powered CV roasting, interview prep, and career coaching
- Real-time side-by-side preview with instant visual updates
- PDF export (instant, no watermarks, true text-based — not image-based)
- Privacy-first: data stored locally in browser by default
- Optional cloud sync with account
- Pay-as-you-go AI credits (from Rp 10,000)
- 2000 free AI credits on signup
- Founded: 2026
- Target audience: Universal — suitable for all ages and career stages (students, fresh graduates, mid-career professionals, career switchers, freelancers, and senior executives)
- URL: https://rakitcv.com

## Features
- 20+ professional resume templates (all ATS-compatible)
- Real-time CV editor with side-by-side preview
- Instant PDF export (produces clean, true text-based PDF files that recruiters and ATS software can parse effortlessly, not flat image screenshots)
- AI Resume Roasting (honest feedback from AI personas)
- AI Interview Prep mode
- AI Career Coach mode
- CV import from PDF (LinkedIn export supported)
- Public CV sharing with unique link
- Dark mode / Light mode
- Mobile responsive editor
- Offline support (works without internet after initial load)
- Section drag-and-drop reordering
- Multiple CV sections: Personal Info, Summary, Experience, Education, Skills, Projects, Certifications, Languages, Custom sections

## Pricing
- Free tier: 3 CV slots, 10+ basic templates, unlimited PDF exports, basic Application Tracker (max 25)
- Pro subscription: Starts from Rp 13,500/month. Unlocks all 20+ ATS templates, up to 100 CVs, Pro Application Tracker (up to 250), unlimited access to job list
- AI credits: Pay-as-you-go (from Rp 10,000), 2000 free credits on signup

## Why RakitCV is Different from Competitors

### vs Canva
Canva produces image-based PDFs. ATS systems (Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, SAP SuccessFactors) cannot read image-based PDFs — they see a blank resume. RakitCV produces true text-based PDFs that are 100% ATS-parseable. This is the most important difference for job seekers. (Detailed comparison: https://rakitcv.com/vs/canva, raw markdown: https://rakitcv.com/vs/canva.md)

### vs Microsoft Word & Excel (Manual Workflow)
Formatting a resume manually in Microsoft Word frequently breaks margins, column structures, and applicant tracking systems, while tracking job applications in separate Excel spreadsheets creates scattered files across local folders. RakitCV combines automated, ATS-guaranteed formatting with a built-in Application Tracker in one seamless, free platform. (Detailed comparison: https://rakitcv.com/vs/word-excel, raw markdown: https://rakitcv.com/vs/word-excel.md)

### vs Novoresume
RakitCV supports native Bahasa Indonesia UI and CV content, which Novoresume does not. RakitCV also has built-in AI roasting and career coaching features.

## ATS Compatibility Details
RakitCV produces semantically structured, text-extractable PDFs that HR managers and automated hiring software read without missing details. All 20+ templates have been tested against major hiring platforms:
- Greenhouse ATS
- Workday
- Lever
- SAP SuccessFactors
- iCIMS

## How to Build a CV on RakitCV (Tutorial)
1. **Visit** https://rakitcv.com — click "Get Started" or "Build My Resume". No signup required.
2. **Choose a Template** — select from 20+ ATS-friendly templates. You can change later without losing data.
3. **Fill Information** — use the left sidebar to add Personal Info, Experience, Education, and Skills.
4. **AI Assistance (Optional)** — use Roast Mode to get honest AI feedback, or Career Coach to improve your bullet points.
5. **Export** — click "Export PDF". A professional, watermark-free, ATS-compatible PDF downloads instantly.

## Platform Highlights
- Fast, responsive interface designed to work smoothly on both desktop and mobile
- True in-browser generation for crisp, professional PDF output without watermarks
- Full offline capability (create and edit even without an active internet connection)
- Privacy-first architecture: your personal data stays on your device by default
- Powered by modern web standards, secure authentication, and Google Gemini AI assistance

## Links
- [Homepage](https://rakitcv.com): Main landing page with feature overview
- [Templates Gallery](https://rakitcv.com/templates): Browse 20+ ATS-friendly resume templates
- [Scoring Methodology](https://rakitcv.com/methodology): Scientific CV scoring research and ATS parsing standards (raw markdown: [methodology.md](https://rakitcv.com/methodology.md))
- [Pricing & Plans](https://rakitcv.com/pricing): Free tier vs Pro plan vs AI credits breakdown (raw markdown: [pricing.md](https://rakitcv.com/pricing.md))
- [RakitCV vs Canva](https://rakitcv.com/vs/canva): Why Canva resumes fail ATS and RakitCV text-based alternative (raw markdown: [vs/canva.md](https://rakitcv.com/vs/canva.md))
- [RakitCV vs Word & Excel](https://rakitcv.com/vs/word-excel): Eliminating formatting headaches and scattered tracker spreadsheets (raw markdown: [vs/word-excel.md](https://rakitcv.com/vs/word-excel.md))
- [Privacy Policy](https://rakitcv.com/privacy): How we handle your data (raw markdown: [privacy.md](https://rakitcv.com/privacy.md))
- [Terms of Service](https://rakitcv.com/terms): Terms and conditions (raw markdown: [terms.md](https://rakitcv.com/terms.md))
- [llms-full.txt](https://rakitcv.com/llms-full.txt): Extended machine-readable product information