Kickresume vs Shortwave

Kickresume and Shortwave sit in the same category. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Shortwave wins for 17 of 20 roles in our data. Neither publishes a fixed monthly price, so both are quoted on request.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Lawyer	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0
HR manager	Either one	even on tasks and price, your current tools decide
Finance manager	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Manager	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Marketer	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Sales manager	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Data analyst	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Teacher	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Executive assistant	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Logistics manager	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Procurement manager	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Secretary	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Recruiter	Kickresume	part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
HR administrator	Either one	even on tasks and price, your current tools decide
Tax consultant	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Auditor	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Economist	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Project manager	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Social media manager	Shortwave	covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role

Side by side

	Kickresume	Shortwave
Vendor	Kickresume	Shortwave
Category	Other tools	Other tools
Free plan	Yes: Basic templates and a limited number of AI generations	Yes: A free plan with a shorter AI search history
Cheapest paid plan	price on request	price on request
Top plan	price on request	price on request
Tasks covered	2	2

Kickresume: Resumes and cover letters from templates and AI, in many languages.

Shortwave: Email client for Gmail with an AI assistant that searches and answers across all your mail.

Only Kickresume covers

Only Shortwave covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

Kickresume

The generator adds achievements the candidate never had: check every claim against the interview
Remove the candidate's contacts from a resume for a client if the agency works on a presentation model
The subscription auto-renews for the full term: turn off renewal if you need it once

Shortwave

It works only with Gmail and Google Workspace; Outlook mail cannot be connected
The assistant indexes emails on the service's servers: for mailboxes with HR and banking mail, clear this with the company
Check a date or amount from the assistant in the email it cites

FAQ

Is Kickresume or Shortwave better for work?

In our data Shortwave is the better choice for 17 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Kickresume or Shortwave?

Neither publishes a fixed monthly price, so both are quoted on request.

Do Kickresume and Shortwave have free plans?

Kickresume: Yes. Basic templates and a limited number of AI generations. Shortwave: Yes. A free plan with a shorter AI search history.

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