NextRoles vs CV checkers and builders.
Most CV tools either score your CV or give you a template. NextRoles starts from the job advert, shows the evidence behind each requirement and writes the cover letter in the same step, for a monthly price that is a fraction of the best-known checkers.
Why NextRoles
NextRoles at a glance.
- Job Check, CV Builder and cover letter in one plan
- From £4.99 a month, billed monthly
- Not an ATS score, and says so
- UK English and UK conventions
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What sets NextRoles apart.
- Evidence, not just a scoreMany checkers return a keyword match rate. Job Check shows which requirements your CV evidences and which need a clearer example, and it states that it is not an employer’s ATS score.
- The cover letter comes with itEvery job check includes a tailored cover letter. Several tools sell cover letters or tailoring as an extra or limit them with credits.
- Billed monthly, not every four weeksSome builders turn a low-cost trial into a charge every four weeks. NextRoles plans renew monthly, show the price and allowances before you pay and can be cancelled from Manage billing.
- Honest about what AI doesSuggestions are a starting point. NextRoles asks you to check the facts and keep claims accurate, instead of stuffing in every phrase from the advert.
Every CV tool we compared.
Prices are in each company’s own currency, mostly US dollars.
| Tool | What it costs | What to know | Where NextRoles differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| NextRoles | £4.99, £9.99 or £19.99 a month | Plain monthly plans with set allowances. Cancel any time from Manage billing, with a 14-day right to cancel and at least 30 days’ notice of any price rise. | Job Check plus CV Builder, cover letters, Skills Review, Interview Prep and a tracker in one plan. Downloads as PDF or Word, as text-based files. |
| JobscanHead to head › | About $49.95 a month (reported). Free tier of 5 scans a month. | Match rate against a job listing, AI tailoring and a cover letter tool. Reviewers often raise renewals and refunds. | A far lower monthly price. Evidence for each requirement, not only keyword matching. |
| SkillSyncerHead to head › | Free with 2 scans a week. Premium $14.95 a month. | Keyword matching with AI credits for rewrites. | Adds a CV Builder, interview practice, tracker and career tools under one plan. |
| ReziHead to head › | Free tier. Pro $29 a month, or $149 lifetime. | Focused on an ATS-style score. Some users say the score does not predict a real ATS. | Does not claim to be an ATS. Includes the cover letter, interview prep and tracker. |
| Resume WordedHead to head › | Reported at about $49 a month. Sources disagree, so check its site. | Resume scoring and LinkedIn tools. Some reviewers call the feedback generic. | Feedback tied to the advert you supply, with UK English throughout. |
| TealHead to head › | Free tracker and basic tools. Teal+ reported at about $29 a month, or weekly. | Strong tracker and browser extension. Reviewers mention weekly pricing and generic cover letters. | Plain monthly pricing. Skills Review, Career Finder and Interview Prep included. |
| KickresumeHead to head › | About $24 a month list price, with cheaper quarterly and yearly plans. | Template-led builder with AI writing. Some users report limits on AI tailoring. | Starts from the job advert and keeps suggestions tied to your own experience. |
| ZetyHead to head › | Low-cost trial, then about $24 every four weeks (check current terms). | Large template builder. Many reviewers complain about trial renewals. | Monthly billing, prices shown before purchase, and a 14-day right to cancel. |
| Resume.ioHead to head › | $2.95 for a 7-day trial, then about $29.95 every four weeks, or $49.95 a quarter. | Template builder with the most traffic in this group. Billing is the most common complaint in reviews. | Billed monthly, not every four weeks, with allowances shown up front. |
| ScriberlyHead to head › | Free plan; Pro £9.99 a month after a 4-day free trial; Premium £124.99 a month | UK CV builder with guided questions, tailoring, cover letters and a tracker. Its site shows a five-star rating without a sample size. | Adds interview practice, Skills Review and Career Finder, plus tools for schools. |
Details were checked on public vendor pages and review sites on 27 October 2026. Prices are as listed by each company or, where marked “reported”, by third-party sources, and may change or differ by country, plan or offer. Check each company’s own site before you buy. Spotted something out of date? Email support@nextroles.org and we will correct it.
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NextRoles opens to everyone at 9am UK time on 16 November 2026. Looking for schools? See NextRoles for schools.