RefineCV vs RemakeCV
Both format CVs with AI. RefineCV is per CV from $0.25 with unlimited free seats and a real no-card free trial, while RemakeCV is $25 per user per month billed annually with 30 credits. Here is the full comparison.
At a glance
| RefineCV | RemakeCV | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per CV, no seat fees | $25/user/mo (billed annually) |
| Per-CV cost | $0.25 (Pro) / $0.40 (PAYG) | Not published (30 credits/user/mo) |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no card, no expiry | 5 free CVs |
| Input formats | 10 (incl. XLSX, CSV, Apple Pages) | 3 (PDF, DOCX, DOC) |
| Template builder | Self-service, drag-and-drop | Custom templates (fonts, branding) |
| Team seats | Unlimited, all plans | Priced per user |
Pricing comparison
RemakeCV's published Business plan is $25 per user per month, billed annually, with 30 credits per user. RefineCV is $0.40 per CV with no commitment, or $0.25 per CV on the $50/month Pro plan, with unlimited seats included. Here is how that adds up at different volumes.
50 CVs/month
200 CVs/month
500 CVs/month
RemakeCV pricing is taken from its published pricing page ($25 per user per month, billed annually, with 30 credits per user on the Business plan). RemakeCV does not publish a per-CV or extra-credit cost, so figures above 30 credits per user are shown as not published. RefineCV pricing is exact and published in US dollars.
Two ways to pay. $0.25 per CV on Pro with 200 included for $50/month. Or $0.40 per CV with Pay As You Go, no monthly minimum and no per-user fee.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | RefineCV | RemakeCV |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per CV, self-serve | Per-user subscription (credits) |
| Starting price | $0.40/CV (PAYG), no minimum | $25/user/mo, billed annually |
| Per-CV cost | $0.25 (Pro) / $0.40 (PAYG) | Not published |
| Included volume | 200 CVs on Pro, then $0.30/CV | 30 credits/user/mo |
| Free trial | 10 CVs, no card, no expiry | 5 free CVs |
| Money-back guarantee | Pay per use, cancel anytime | 60-day money-back |
| Unlimited team seats | Yes (no per-user fee) | No (priced per user) |
| AI-powered extraction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Input formats | 10 | 3 (PDF, DOCX, DOC) |
| Spreadsheet input (XLSX/CSV) | ✓ | ✗ |
| PDF export | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOCX export | ✓ | Not published |
| Self-service template builder | Yes (drag-and-drop) | Custom templates (fonts, branding) |
| Live PDF preview | ✓ | Not published |
| Agency logo and branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anonymization | ✓ | Yes (auto-redact PII) |
| Post-format editing | Yes (edit fields, re-export free) | Yes (editing panel) |
| Batch processing | On request | Yes (bulk processing) |
| AI translation | Not published | Not published |
| ATS integrations | Bullhorn, SAP (direct) | Bullhorn, JobAdder, Vincere, Salesforce (Enterprise tier) |
| GDPR compliant | ✓ | Yes (GDPR, CCPA, PDPA) |
| ISO 27001 certified | No (SOC 2 in progress) | Not published |
| Self-serve signup | Yes (60 seconds) | Waitlist signup |
Where RefineCV stands out
Transparent per-CV pricing
RefineCV publishes every price: $0.40 per CV on Pay As You Go and $0.25 per CV on the $50/month Pro plan. RemakeCV publishes $25 per user per month billed annually with 30 credits, but does not publish a per-CV or extra-credit cost, so your true cost depends on your volume and seat count.
No per-user fees
RefineCV includes unlimited team seats on every plan at no extra cost. RemakeCV prices per user, so adding more recruiters increases your monthly bill. For a growing agency, seat-based pricing adds up.
More input formats
Upload CVs in 10 formats including Excel spreadsheets, CSV files, and Apple Pages. RemakeCV accepts 3 formats: PDF, DOCX, and DOC. If your source data arrives in spreadsheets, RefineCV handles it directly.
A real no-card free trial
RefineCV gives you 10 free CVs with no credit card and no expiry, and you can sign up and format immediately. RemakeCV offers 5 free CVs, and its signup currently routes through a waitlist rather than instant access.
Where RemakeCV has an edge
We believe in honest comparisons. Here is where RemakeCV is ahead today.
Built-in bulk processing
RemakeCV advertises high-volume bulk processing that can format many CVs at once on its Business plan. RefineCV processes CVs individually, with batch processing available on request. For agencies that regularly format large batches, RemakeCV's bulk workflow is a genuine advantage today.
Published ATS integration list
RemakeCV lists integrations with JobAdder, Vincere, Bullhorn, Salesforce, Manatal, and RecruiterFlow on its Enterprise tier. If you need a specific ATS connector beyond Bullhorn or SAP, RemakeCV's published list may cover it.
60-day money-back guarantee
RemakeCV backs its annual plan with a 60-day money-back guarantee. RefineCV instead avoids lock-in with pay-per-use pricing and no annual commitment, but if you prefer a long money-back window on a subscription, RemakeCV offers one.
Common questions
Is RefineCV cheaper than RemakeCV?
It depends on your volume and team size. RefineCV is $0.40 per CV on Pay As You Go with no minimum and no per-seat fee, or $50 per month for 200 CVs on Pro ($0.25 per CV). RemakeCV is $25 per user per month billed annually with 30 credits per user. Because RemakeCV charges per user and does not publish an extra-credit cost, RefineCV is usually more predictable for small and mid-size agencies.
How many free CVs do you get?
RefineCV gives you 10 free CVs with no credit card and no expiry. RemakeCV offers your first 5 CVs free. RemakeCV also publishes a 60-day money-back guarantee on its annual plan.
Which tool supports more file formats?
RefineCV accepts 10 input formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, CSV, TXT, ODT, RTF, and Apple Pages. RemakeCV accepts 3: PDF, DOCX, and DOC. RefineCV is the better fit if your candidate data arrives in spreadsheets or less common document types.
Does RemakeCV charge per user?
Yes. RemakeCV's published Business plan is $25 per user per month, billed annually, with 30 credits per user. RefineCV includes unlimited team seats on every plan, so you can add your whole agency at no extra cost.
Can I build my own templates on RemakeCV?
RemakeCV lets you create custom templates, choose fonts, and add your branding. RefineCV offers a self-service drag-and-drop template builder with a live PDF preview, so you can arrange sections and see the output as you edit.
Is RemakeCV self-serve?
RemakeCV's signup currently routes through a waitlist rather than instant access. RefineCV is fully self-serve: you can sign up and format your first CV in about a minute, with no sales call and no waitlist.
The verdict
Both tools format CVs with AI extraction, anonymization, custom templates, and post-format editing.
RefineCV wins on transparent per-CV pricing, unlimited free team seats, more input formats, and a real no-card self-serve trial. RemakeCV brings built-in bulk processing and a 60-day money-back guarantee on its annual per-user plan.
If you want predictable pricing and no per-user fees, RefineCV is built for you.
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