# FolioX vs Read.cv: what to use after the shutdown

Read.cv was a minimal CV-style profile for developers and designers. It never exported an ATS resume from the same data. FolioX is a no-code portfolio and ATS resume builder that is still live: one profile publishes at foliox.me/username and exports a job-ready PDF.

Until May 2025, the honest split was aesthetic versus job-search workflow. Read.cv won on a sparse, designed profile. FolioX won if you also needed a parseable resume. That split is over. You cannot stay on Read.cv. If you exported a Next.js zip before shutdown, you can still self-host it. If you did not, rebuild from LinkedIn, GitHub, and any PDF you kept, then publish a URL you control.

## Comparison table

| Feature | FolioX | Read.cv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Status (August 2026) | Live | Shut down 16 May 2025 |
| Live portfolio page | Yes, with 20+ widgets | No. Hosted profiles deleted |
| ATS resume PDF export | Yes, from the same profile | Never offered |
| One profile, both outputs | Yes | No |
| Custom domain | Pro at $9/mo or $79 lifetime | .cv domains moved to hello.cv |
| Visitor analytics | Portfolio and resume clicks (Pro) | Gone with the product |
| GitHub integration | Profile card and contribution graph | Was a strength; no longer available |
| Official data export | Not needed; your profile stays up | Closed 16 May 2025 |
| Pricing | Free; Pro $9/mo or $79 lifetime | No longer sold |
Read.cv is not a choice in 2026. Use FolioX if you need a live URL and an ATS resume without coding. Self-host your old Next.js export only if you already have the zip and want to maintain a static site.

## FolioX is best for

Job seekers, freelancers, and developers who need a public portfolio and an ATS resume from one profile, with a 7-day Pro trial and no credit card.

## Read.cv is best for

A sparse developer profile with strong GitHub energy and almost no resume workflow. That product no longer exists. People who loved the look now pick FolioX for speed, GitHub Pages if they want the old page in a repo, or Webflow if they will design from scratch.

## Switching from Read.cv

Official Read.cv export is closed. Gather what you still have: a Next.js zip if you downloaded one, LinkedIn, GitHub, screenshots, and any resume PDF. Create a FolioX account, upload the PDF to autofill, then add projects by hand. Publish at foliox.me/username and replace old read.cv links on LinkedIn, GitHub, and applications. Custom domain is on Pro if you want yourname.com. .cv domains that Read.cv registered were moved to hello.cv in January 2025.

## Verdict

FolioX is the practical 2026 replacement for a Read.cv job-search profile: live site, ATS PDF, GitHub widgets, analytics on Pro. Read.cv is not coming back. Do not wait for an official import. Rebuild once and point every old link at the new URL.


## FAQ

### Is Read.cv still available in 2026?

No. Perplexity acquired Read.cv in January 2025. The company stopped new signups on 17 January 2025, switched to read-only on 28 February 2025, and deleted hosted profiles and data on 16 May 2025. read.cv URLs do not resolve to user profiles anymore.

### Can I still export my Read.cv profile?

Not from Read.cv. Export tools closed on 16 May 2025. If you downloaded the JSON or Next.js zip before then, use that. Otherwise rebuild from LinkedIn, GitHub, and any PDF you kept. FolioX can autofill from a resume upload.

### What is the closest Read.cv alternative now?

FolioX if you need a live URL and an ATS resume without code. GitHub Pages if you exported the Next.js project and want to self-host. Webflow if you want a fully custom design and will spend days on it.

### Does FolioX look like Read.cv?

FolioX is clean and recruiter-tested, not a pixel clone of Read.cv. Templates prioritize readability and ATS-safe resume export. GitHub profile and contribution widgets cover the developer use case Read.cv was known for.

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