# Best Read.cv alternatives after the shutdown

Read.cv alternatives are live portfolio or profile tools for people whose read.cv URL is dead. Official export closed on 16 May 2025. The best 2026 options publish a public page without a Next.js repo. FolioX also exports an ATS resume from the same profile. GitHub Pages fits if you already exported the Read.cv Next.js zip.

## Why people switch

- Read.cv shut down on 16 May 2025. Hosted profiles and posts are gone.
- Official JSON and Next.js export closed the same day.
- Old read.cv links on LinkedIn, GitHub, and applications now 404.
- You still need a live URL a recruiter can open on a phone.
- Most replacements still skip ATS resume export. FolioX does not.

## What to look for

- The product is still live in 2026
- Time to a public URL without coding
- ATS resume from the same profile
- GitHub or project proof
- Custom domain without a second vendor
- Price for a 1 to 3 month job search

## Alternatives compared

### FolioX

Closest job-search replacement: live portfolio plus ATS resume from one profile. GitHub widgets, analytics, and custom domain on Pro.

- **Best for:** People who had a Read.cv page for applications and need a URL this week
- **Pricing:** Free forever; Pro $9/mo or $79 lifetime
### GitHub Pages

Free static hosting from a repo. Best if you downloaded the Read.cv Next.js export before 16 May 2025 and can deploy it.

- **Best for:** Developers who already have the export zip and want the old page in git
- **Pricing:** Free with a GitHub account
### Webflow

Full visual control. No ATS resume. Setup is days, not minutes.

- **Best for:** Designers who will maintain a custom site and already have a separate resume
- **Pricing:** Free staging; paid hosting for a live site
### Polywork

Timeline-style professional profile. Closer to a network than a job-application page.

- **Best for:** People who want a public work log, not a resume PDF
- **Pricing:** Free tier available
### Notion

Fast public page. Looks like a document. Weak as the only link in an application.

- **Best for:** A temporary link while you rebuild a real portfolio
- **Pricing:** Free plus paid plans; custom domain needs a proxy

## Recommendation

Rebuild on FolioX if you need a live URL and an ATS resume without maintaining a repo. Deploy the old Next.js export on GitHub Pages only if you still have the zip. Use Webflow if design craft is the product you sell. Skip Notion as your only professional page.


## FAQ

### When did Read.cv shut down?

Perplexity acquired Read.cv in January 2025. New signups and payments stopped on 17 January 2025. The site went read-only on 28 February 2025. Hosted profiles, Posts.cv, and remaining data were deleted on 16 May 2025.

### How do I move from Read.cv to FolioX now that export is closed?

You cannot paste a live Read.cv URL anymore. Upload a resume PDF to FolioX to autofill, then add projects from GitHub and memory. Publish at foliox.me/username. Full steps are in the migrate from Read.cv guide. See a live sample at foliox.me/steve.

### Is FolioX a good Read.cv replacement?

Yes if you need a public page plus an ATS resume. FolioX is not a pixel clone. It is the fastest way to get a recruiter-ready URL without code. If you already exported Next.js and like maintaining a static site, GitHub Pages is closer to the old page.

### Which Read.cv alternative is best for developers?

FolioX for job applications (GitHub widgets, ATS PDF, analytics). GitHub Pages if you want the site in a repo. Webflow if you will design it yourself.

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