Free CV builder vs Pro resume builder
Both are built for the Nigerian job market. The free builder is enough for most applications - sign up only if you need AI rewrites, DOCX export, matching cover letters, or job-match scoring against specific openings.
Basic
Free CV builder
Free · no signup required to build
A full CV composer with 13 sections, 6 preview styles, autosave, ATS scoring, completeness tracking and browser-PDF export. Enough for most Nigerian job applications.
- 13-section builder with live preview
- 6 preview styles (modern, minimal, classic, formal, technical, creative)
- Starter presets (graduate, developer, teacher, marketer, accountant)
- ATS score with 10-item checklist
- Completeness tracker
- Browser-print PDF export
- Autosave + resume editing
- AI bullet rewriting
- DOCX export
- Cover letter builder
Pro
For serious applicants
Pro resume builder
₦1,800/month · or ₦18,000/year (2 months free)
Everything in Free, plus AI-powered rewriting, 6 server-rendered PDF templates, DOCX & JSON exports, a dedicated cover-letter builder, and job-match scoring against specific openings.
- Everything in Free
- AI bullet rewriting + whole-CV scoring (Claude-powered)
- Job-match scoring against specific openings
- 6 Pro PDF templates (classic-serif, modern-blue, executive-serif, minimalist, two-col-sidebar, technical-dense)
- DOCX export + JSON Resume export
- Cover letter builder with 4 templates
- Multiple CV versions per candidate
- Public shareable resume URL
- Version history + autosave snapshots
- Watermark-free exports
Feature-by-feature
Feature
Free
Pro
Builder
CV sectionsPersonal, summary, work, education, skills, projects, certs, memberships, languages, awards, volunteer, hobbies, referees
13 sections
Same + custom groups
Live preview
6 styles (CSS)
6 server-rendered templates
Starter presetsRealistic Nigerian content pre-filled
5 role presets
+ import from Free
Autosave
Debounced 2s
+ version history
Multiple CVs
1 draft
Unlimited + primary flag
Intelligence
ATS scoreCompliance checklist
10-item client-side check
+ keyword coverage analysis
Completeness tracker
Yes
Yes
AI bullet rewritingRewrite work bullets for impact + measurability
Not included
Claude-powered, per bullet
Job-match scoringScore your CV against a specific openings.ng job
Not included
Per-job + score history
Export
PDF export
Browser print (Ctrl+P)
Server-rendered, no watermark
DOCX exportEditable in MS Word / Google Docs
Not included
Yes
JSON Resume exportPortable to any JSON Resume-compatible tool
Not included
Yes (v1 schema)
Public share URLShareable recruiter-facing link at /cv/{token}
Not included
Yes
Cover letters
Cover letter builderPair letters with specific CV versions
Not included
4 templates + AI drafting
Cover letter PDF/DOCX export
Not included
Both
Account
Sign-up required
No - anonymous build + export
Yes
Save drafts
After sign-up
Always
Price
Free forever
₦1,800/mo · ₦18,000/yr
Start free. Upgrade only if you need the extras.
The free builder is enough for most Nigerian job applications. Create an account to save drafts, autosave as you type, and upgrade later if you want AI, DOCX, cover letters and job-match scoring.
Frequently asked
Is the free builder really free, with no catch?
Yes. Build and export as many CVs as you want via /cv/builder - no sign-up required, no watermark, no paywall. You only pay if you want AI rewrites, DOCX export, matching cover letters, or job-match scoring.
Do I lose my work if I upgrade to Pro later?
No. If you've saved a draft on the free builder, Pro's import tool pulls your content forward into a fresh Pro resume. Every section (summary, work, education, skills, projects, certifications, memberships, languages, awards) maps across. The import lives on /talent/resumes once you're signed in.
Can I cancel Pro?
Yes. Cancel from your account settings anytime. You keep access until the billing period ends. If you cancel, your resumes stay but Pro-only features (AI, DOCX export, Pro templates) require re-upgrading.
Does the free builder's ATS score actually work?
The free builder's ATS score is a 10-item client-side checklist that catches the most common ATS pitfalls (contact completeness, summary length, measurable bullets, skill density, etc.). Pro adds server-side keyword coverage analysis against specific job descriptions - more precise, but the free check already covers the fundamentals.
Which builder should a fresh graduate use?
The free builder's "Fresh graduate" starter preset is designed exactly for this. Build with the free tool, apply to a few roles, and only consider Pro if you want AI help refining bullets or want to export to DOCX for recruiters who insist on editable files.