WhizCV vs FlowCV
Both have a free plan with no end date, one CV and one cover letter. FlowCV’s free plan downloads PDFs as often as you like, in every template and with no FlowCV branding; its AI tools and job tracker come with Pro. WhizCV’s free plan downloads a one-page CV as PDF, Word or text, with a monthly AI allowance and the app in 14 languages.
Side by side
| What you get | WhizCV | FlowCV |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1 CV and 1 cover letter, with no end date | 1 CV and 1 cover letter, with no end date |
| Free download | PDF, Word and text, for a one-page CV; a small “Powered by WhizCV” line in the PDF footer | Unlimited PDF downloads, with no watermark or branding |
| Templates on the free plan | Every template | Every template (100+) |
| Download formats | PDF, Word and text | PDF only |
| AI writing help | Yes, on every plan, within a monthly allowance | On Pro: writing help, summaries, grammar and translation |
| Paid prices | €19.99 a month, €39.99 for 3 months or €59.99 for 6 months | $19 a month, $36 every 3 months or $60 a year (US dollars; its terms say prices may vary by country) |
| Renewal and refunds | Renews at the same price, with an email 3 days before; first payment refunded within 14 days | No trial; renews until you cancel; full refund within 14 days of buying |
| Job search tools | Job search tracker, interview prep and a CV checker | Job tracker on Pro |
| Languages | App, CV headings and AI help in 14 languages | Site and app in English; cover letters in any language |
Where they differ
- Free downloads: FlowCV’s free PDF carries no branding. WhizCV’s free plan downloads a one-page CV as PDF, Word or text, with a small “Powered by WhizCV” line in the PDF footer.
- AI: FlowCV keeps its AI tools for Pro. WhizCV’s free plan includes a monthly AI allowance.
- Language and currency: FlowCV’s site and app are in English, with prices shown in US dollars. WhizCV’s app, CV headings and AI help work in 14 languages, with prices in euros.
Which one fits you
FlowCV fits if you want unlimited free PDF downloads with no branding, a low yearly price for Pro, and an app in English suits you.
WhizCV fits if you need a Word file, AI help without paying, or the app and its help in your own language.
Questions
Is FlowCV free?
Yes. FlowCV’s free plan has no end date: one CV and one cover letter, every template and unlimited PDF downloads with no watermark. Its AI tools, job tracker and extra documents need FlowCV Pro, which flowcv.com shows at $19 a month, $36 every 3 months or $60 a year.
Can FlowCV download a Word file?
No. FlowCV says it exports finished CVs only as PDF files, not Word (DOCX). WhizCV’s free plan downloads a one-page CV as a PDF, a Word file or plain text.
Sources
- FlowCV pricing and its FAQ (flowcv.com/pricing)
- FlowCV home page and FAQ (PDF only, AI on Pro)
- FlowCV terms of service, valid since 9 November 2023
- FlowCV resume templates
- FlowCV cover letter builder
- FlowCV job tracker
We make WhizCV, so we are not neutral. Every fact about the other builder comes from the pages listed above, read on 1 November 2026, unless its row says it comes from a third-party report. Prices and plans change: if something here is out of date, write to support@whizcv.com and we will correct it.
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