The true yearly cost of CV builders in 2026 (UK)
Most CV builders advertise a tiny trial price. The catch is what happens after it. Here's what each costs over a year if you forget to cancel — and the one-off alternatives.
Disclosure: we make CVTailorly, which is one of the options below. We've tried to be fair; every price links to its source.
All competitor prices checked 15 October 2026 on each provider's public pricing page. Prices are set by region and change often, so check the linked page before you buy. Where a page didn't show a figure, we say so rather than guess.
| Service | Model | Entry price | Renewal | Yearly cost if you forget to cancel | One-off option? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zetychecked 15 October 2026 | Trial → 4-weekly subscription | 14-day trial (US$1.95 on the page we were shown) | Auto-renews at US$25.95 every 4 weeks, or US$71.40 a year on the annual plan. Prices are regional; UK visitors may see £ prices | ≈ US$339 (US$1.95 + 13 × US$25.95) | No |
| Resume.iochecked 15 October 2026 | Trial → monthly membership | 7-day trial (2.95 in your local currency) | Becomes a monthly membership automatically after 7 days unless you cancel. The renewal price isn't shown on the public pricing page | Not published: check the renewal price at checkout | No |
| Kickresumechecked 15 October 2026 | Subscription | Free tier | US$24/month, US$54 every 3 months or US$96 every 12 months | US$96–US$288 | No |
| Teal+checked 15 October 2026 | Recurring pass | Free tier | US$13 every 7 days, US$29 every 30 days or US$79 every 90 days | ≈ US$320–US$676 | No |
| Rezichecked 15 October 2026 | Subscription or lifetime | Free tier (3 PDF downloads) | US$29/month, or US$149 one-time lifetime | US$149 (lifetime) – US$348 | Yes (lifetime) |
| Enhancvchecked 15 October 2026 | Subscription | 7-day free plan | Paid plans renew each billing period (for example every 3 months). Prices are regional and weren't clear on the public page | Varies by region | No |
| CVTailorly | One-off credits | Free score; £4.99 per job | None – nothing renews | £0 unless you buy again (typical job hunt: £14.99–£24) | Yes |
How we calculated it
For 4-weekly plans there are 13 billing periods in a year. "Yearly cost if you forget" assumes you take the advertised trial and never cancel. Annual plans are shown where available — if you know you'll need a tool all year, they're much cheaper than rolling monthly.
How to avoid trial traps
- Read the renewal line next to the trial price before paying.
- Set a calendar reminder a day before the trial ends.
- Use a virtual card with a spending limit.
- UK law is tightening: the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 introduces new subscription-contract rules (reminders, easy exit). Check current status with the CMA / gov.uk.
When a subscription makes sense
If you're applying to many jobs over several months and want design templates, an annual plan from a competitor can be good value. If you want to tailor a CV to a handful of specific adverts — especially NHS roles — one-off credits are usually cheaper.