The most capable CV formatter, at the lowest published price.
From $0.25 per CV with unlimited team seats and self-service templates. We researched every major competitor, and where they beat us, we say so.
Cost per CV, compared
The single number that matters most. Lower is better.
Lowest published self-serve cost per CV. iReformat and HireAra do not publish a simple per-CV rate. Some tools reach lower effective rates only at high annual volume; RefineCV's $0.25 needs no annual contract or minimum.
RefineCV head-to-head
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| RefineCV Best value | iReformat | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per CV, self-serve | Custom quotes |
| Starting price | $0.40/CV (PAYG) | Not published |
| Pro/best value | $0.25/CV ($50/mo) | Custom quote |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no expiry | 15 days |
| Team seats | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Input formats | 10 | 7 |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX | PDF, DOCX |
| Template builder | Self-serve + done-for-you | Managed |
| Custom template build | Free | First free, then paid |
| Per-template / edit fee | None, ever | $100 to $120/extra |
| Post-format editing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Batch processing | On request | Yes (100 CVs) |
| ATS integrations | Bullhorn, SAP | ATS-optimized |
| Translation | No | No |
| ISO 27001 | No | No |
| Self-serve signup | Yes (60s) | Demo recommended |
| RefineCV Best value | CVFormatter | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per CV, self-serve | Credit subscription |
| Starting price | $0.40/CV (PAYG) | $79/mo (100 CVs) |
| Pro/best value | $0.25/CV ($50/mo) | $0.60/CV ($299/mo) |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no expiry | 5 CVs |
| Team seats | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Input formats | 10 | 5 |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX | PDF, DOCX, web link |
| Template builder | Self-serve + done-for-you | Managed |
| Custom template build | Free | First free, then paid |
| Per-template / edit fee | None, ever | $49 + $24.99/edit |
| Post-format editing | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing | On request | Yes |
| ATS integrations | Bullhorn, SAP | JobAdder |
| Translation | No | 30+ languages |
| ISO 27001 | No | No |
| Self-serve signup | Yes (60s) | Yes |
| RefineCV Best value | Allsorter | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per CV, self-serve | Per user ($119/user) |
| Starting price | $0.40/CV (PAYG) | $595/mo (5 users) |
| Pro/best value | $0.25/CV ($50/mo) | ~$5.95/CV (Elite) |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no expiry | 14 days (sales-gated) |
| Team seats | Unlimited | Per user |
| Input formats | 10 | PDF, DOCX + job boards |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX | PDF, DOCX |
| Template builder | Self-serve + done-for-you | Managed |
| Custom template build | Free | Yes, quote only |
| Per-template / edit fee | None, ever | Not published |
| Post-format editing | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing | On request | Yes |
| ATS integrations | Bullhorn, SAP | 7 platforms |
| Translation | No | 25 languages |
| ISO 27001 | No | Yes |
| Self-serve signup | Yes (60s) | No (sales required) |
| RefineCV Best value | CV-Transformer | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per CV, self-serve | Credit (€1.95/candidate) |
| Starting price | $0.40/CV (PAYG) | €97.50/mo (50 CVs) |
| Pro/best value | $0.25/CV ($50/mo) | €1.95/candidate |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no expiry | Onboarding call |
| Team seats | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Input formats | 10 | 3 (PDF, Word, images) |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX | Not published |
| Template builder | Self-serve + done-for-you | Self-service |
| Custom template build | Free | First layout free |
| Per-template / edit fee | None, ever | Not published |
| Post-format editing | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing | On request | Not confirmed |
| ATS integrations | Bullhorn, SAP | Salesforce-based |
| Translation | No | Not confirmed |
| ISO 27001 | No | Not published |
| Self-serve signup | Yes (60s) | Not confirmed |
| RefineCV Best value | HireAra | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per CV, self-serve | Annual tiers (per year) |
| Starting price | $0.40/CV (PAYG) | £180/mo (~$241) |
| Pro/best value | $0.25/CV ($50/mo) | ~$0.16/candidate (annual) |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no expiry | None (demo-led) |
| Team seats | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Input formats | 10 | Word, PDF, LinkedIn |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX | PDF, share link |
| Template builder | Self-serve + done-for-you | Managed |
| Custom template build | Free | By plan tier |
| Per-template / edit fee | None, ever | Not published |
| Post-format editing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Batch processing | On request | Not confirmed |
| ATS integrations | Bullhorn, SAP | 9 platforms |
| Translation | No | Not published |
| ISO 27001 | No | Yes |
| Self-serve signup | Yes (60s) | No (demo required) |
| RefineCV Best value | RemakeCV | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per CV, self-serve | Per user (credits) |
| Starting price | $0.40/CV (PAYG) | $25/user/mo (annual) |
| Pro/best value | $0.25/CV ($50/mo) | 30 credits/user |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no expiry | 5 CVs (60-day refund) |
| Team seats | Unlimited | Per user |
| Input formats | 10 | 3 (PDF, DOCX, DOC) |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX | Not published |
| Template builder | Self-serve + done-for-you | Custom (fonts, branding) |
| Custom template build | Free | Bundled in plan |
| Per-template / edit fee | None, ever | Not published |
| Post-format editing | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing | On request | Yes (bulk) |
| ATS integrations | Bullhorn, SAP | 6 platforms (Enterprise) |
| Translation | No | Not published |
| ISO 27001 | No | Not published |
| Self-serve signup | Yes (60s) | Waitlist |
Detailed comparisons
RefineCV vs iReformat
Market leader by customer count (600+ agencies). Custom pricing requires a sales call.
Largest customer base, batch processing (100 CVs), SOC 2 claimed
See full comparison →RefineCV vs CVFormatter
Credit-based subscriptions with AI translation and proofreading. No self-service template builder.
AI translation (30+ languages), proofreading, G2 4.9/5
See full comparison →RefineCV vs Allsorter
Enterprise-grade with ISO 27001 and major staffing firm clients. Per-user pricing starts at $595/mo.
ISO 27001, Adecco/Randstad/Manpower clients, 25 languages
See full comparison →RefineCV vs CV-Transformer
European CV formatter with a simple credit model. Priced at €1.95 per candidate with a free onboarding call instead of trial credits.
Credits never expire, free onboarding hour, strong European staffing focus
See full comparison →RefineCV vs HireAra
ISO 27001-certified candidate presentation platform sold on annual plans from £180/month, with no free trial.
ISO 27001 certified, 9 ATS integrations, candidate-marketing output types (cover sheets, share links)
See full comparison →RefineCV vs RemakeCV
AI CV formatting at $25 per user per month, billed annually, with 30 credits per user and built-in bulk processing.
Built-in bulk processing, 60-day money-back, auto PII redaction
See full comparison →Done for you
We'll build your template for you. Free.
No design skills, no time to spare? Send us your existing CV template as a Word, PDF, or PowerPoint file. We rebuild it in your account, and you start formatting branded CVs right away.
- No setup fee and no per-template fee, ever
- Edits and reuse are always free, with no charge per change
- You can still edit it yourself anytime in the template builder
Charged elsewhere
- CVFormatter$49 + $24.99/edit
- iReformat$100 to $120
- Allsorter, HireAraquote only
Charged here
$0
to build, to edit, to reuse
Free template builds are included with any paid plan (Pay As You Go or Pro).
Which tool is right for you?
RefineCV
Per-CV pricing from $0.25, unlimited seats, self-service templates, and no minimum commitment. Sign up in 60 seconds.
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Built-in translation to 30+ languages and AI proofreading. Best if your agency works across multilingual markets.
See comparisonAllsorter
ISO 27001 certified, 7 ATS integrations, and proven at Adecco, Randstad, and Manpower. Best if your procurement team requires formal security certification.
See comparisonFrequently asked questions
What is the cheapest CV formatting tool for recruitment agencies?
RefineCV offers the lowest published per-CV cost at $0.25/CV on Pro ($50/month for 200 CVs) or $0.40/CV on Pay As You Go with no subscription. CVFormatter starts at $79/month for 100 CVs ($0.79/CV). CV-Transformer publishes €97.50/month for 50 candidates (€1.95 per candidate). iReformat and Allsorter do not publish pricing.
Which CV formatting tools offer unlimited team seats?
RefineCV, iReformat, and CVFormatter all include unlimited team seats on every plan with no per-user fees. Allsorter charges $119 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users.
Which tools integrate with Bullhorn?
RefineCV and Allsorter both integrate directly with Bullhorn via API. iReformat optimizes formatting for Bullhorn but does not connect directly. CVFormatter does not have a Bullhorn integration.
Do any CV formatting tools offer a free trial without a credit card?
Yes. RefineCV gives every agency 10 free CVs with no credit card and no time limit. iReformat offers a 15-day trial with no card. CVFormatter includes 5 free CVs on their Free plan. Allsorter offers a 14-day trial but requires a sales conversation first. CV-Transformer leads with a one-hour onboarding call rather than publishing free trial credits.
Which tool supports the most input file formats?
RefineCV supports 10 input formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, CSV, TXT, ODT, RTF, and Apple Pages. iReformat supports 7 formats. CVFormatter supports 5 (PDF, DOCX, PNG, JPG, LinkedIn URLs). Allsorter supports PDF and DOCX plus job board profile imports. CV-Transformer accepts PDF, Word, and images.
Which CV formatting tool has the best security certifications?
Allsorter holds ISO 27001 certification and claims SOC 2 compliance. iReformat claims SOC 2 on their website. CVFormatter and RefineCV do not currently hold ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certifications. All four tools are GDPR compliant.
Which CV formatting tools charge extra for custom templates?
CVFormatter charges $49 per additional template plus $24.99 per template edit. iReformat includes the first template free, then charges $100 to $120 per additional template. Allsorter and HireAra build templates for you but do not publish template pricing. RefineCV never charges per template or per edit. We build your template from your Word, PDF, or PowerPoint file for free, and edits are always free. You can also build and edit templates yourself in the self-service builder, included on every plan.