Compare CV formatting tools
Honest, side-by-side comparisons of the top CV formatting platforms for recruitment agencies. All data is researched and verified. Where we are behind, we say so.
All tools at a glance
| RefineCV | iReformat | CVFormatter | Allsorter | CV-Transformer | HireAra | RemakeCV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per CV, self-serve | Custom quotes | Credit subscription | Per user ($119/user) | Credit (€1.95/candidate) | Annual tiers (per year) | Per user (credits) |
| Starting price | $0.40/CV (PAYG) | Not published | $79/mo (100 CVs) | $595/mo (5 users) | €97.50/mo (50 CVs) | £180/mo (~$241) | $25/user/mo (annual) |
| Pro/best value | $0.25/CV ($50/mo) | Custom quote | $0.60/CV ($299/mo) | ~$5.95/CV (Elite) | €1.95/candidate | ~$0.16/candidate (annual) | 30 credits/user |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no expiry | 15 days | 5 CVs | 14 days (sales-gated) | Onboarding call | None (demo-led) | 5 CVs (60-day refund) |
| Team seats | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Per user | Unlimited | Unlimited | Per user |
| Input formats | 10 | 7 | 5 | PDF, DOCX + job boards | 3 (PDF, Word, images) | Word, PDF, LinkedIn | 3 (PDF, DOCX, DOC) |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX | PDF, DOCX | PDF, DOCX, web link | PDF, DOCX | Not published | PDF, share link | Not published |
| Template builder | Self-service | Managed | Managed ($49/ea) | Managed | Self-service | Managed (5-50) | Custom (fonts, branding) |
| Post-format editing | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Batch processing | On request | Yes (100 CVs) | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Yes (bulk) |
| ATS integrations | Bullhorn, SAP | ATS-optimized | JobAdder | 7 platforms | Salesforce-based | 9 platforms | 6 platforms (Enterprise) |
| Translation | No | No | 30+ languages | 25 languages | Not confirmed | Not published | Not published |
| ISO 27001 | No | No | No | Yes | Not published | Yes | Not published |
| Self-serve signup | Yes (60s) | Demo recommended | Yes | No (sales required) | Not confirmed | No (demo required) | 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 →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.