Resume.io vs ZEIL:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ZEIL had more branded searches than Resume.io among resume and CV builders in New Zealand. ZEIL had about 5,400 branded searches, while Resume.io had 260. ZEIL made up 0.72% of all resume and CV builder searches we track, and Resume.io accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about resume and CV builders, ZEIL appeared in three of the five answers and Resume.io in one. ZEIL was mentioned before Resume.io in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
ZEIL, about 21 searches for every 1 for Resume.io
Who does AI mention more?
ZEIL, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Resume.io in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
ZEIL, named ahead of Resume.io in every answer
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Top resume and CV builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ZEIL was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Resume.io was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ZEIL was listed before Resume.io in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Te Heke Mai1st
- ZEIL2nd
Trade Me Jobs3rd
Canva4th
Resume.io5th
Kickresume–
Zety–
Novorésumé–
Rezi–
Teal–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Canva3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Trade Me Jobs3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- ZEIL3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Te Heke Mai3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Resume.io1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Novorésumé1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kickresume0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zety0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rezi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Teal0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about resume and CV builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which CV and resume builder should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best CV and resume builders in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best CV and resume builder in New Zealand for a job application?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cv builder nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“resume builder”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Resume.io or ZEIL more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Resume.io and ZEIL by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten resume and CV builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ZEIL, Resume.io. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Canva | Trade Me Jobs | ZEIL | Te Heke Mai | Resume.io | Kickresume | Zety | Novorésumé | Rezi | Teal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.2% | 10.4% | 0.87% | 0.31% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.3% | 10.4% | 0.87% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 84% | 14.9% | 0.66% | 0.23% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.5% | 20.7% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 88.2% | 10.7% | 0.71% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.5% | 9.4% | 0.72% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.9% | 12.4% | 1% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 88.5% | 10.3% | 0.71% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.6% | 7.3% | 0.73% | 0.18% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.8% | 12.4% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.26% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 90.1% | 8.8% | 0.72% | 0.25% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.4% | 9.5% | 0.72% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
How has the Resume.io and ZEIL comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ZEIL was ahead of Resume.io in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Resume.io’s share of searches among resume and CV builders in New Zealand moved from 0.04% to 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZEIL’s share of searches among resume and CV builders in New Zealand moved from 0.87% to 0.72%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand resume and CV builders in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Resume.io rose from 6th to 5th among resume and CV builders in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ZEIL in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Resume.io’s and ZEIL’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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