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Reactive Resume

A free, open-source builder with structured resume data, multiple export formats, and self-hosting support.

Parser test not run
Last verified
2026-08-23
PDF export
Yes
DOCX / Word
Yes, according to the current exporting guide.

Product facts

What the official pages document

Free access
Free and open source. The current documentation describes use without paywalls.
Account
The documentation describes basic use without an account; hosted and self-hosted modes differ.
Layout model
Structured resume fields rendered through selectable templates.
Best fit
Privacy-conscious users, developers, and anyone who wants portable JSON or Markdown alongside document exports.

Observed strengths

Useful attributes

  • Exports include PDF, DOCX, Markdown, and JSON.
  • The source is public and the app can be self-hosted.
  • Resume details remain structured instead of living only as positioned text boxes.

Cautions

What to verify

  • Template choice still affects reading order and density.
  • Hosted-service behavior can change separately from the open-source code.

Editorial conclusion

Bottom line

Reactive Resume gives technically inclined users unusually good data portability. Use a restrained template and test the finished file, as you would with any builder.

TEST RECORDPENDING

No parser score is assigned.

We have not run controlled exports from Reactive Resume through named employer ATS accounts or a commercial parser suite. The profile covers documented features, layout design, and risks you can inspect in the final file.

References

Sources used on this page

  1. Introduction to Reactive ResumeReactive Resume
  2. Exporting your resumeReactive Resume