SmartCVs vs Careerflow
The Careerflow alternative built for New Zealand and Australia.
Careerflow bundles LinkedIn tools, a job tracker and resume help. SmartCVs puts the job ad first: a tailored CV and cover letter for every scan on the free plan, downloads as PDF or Word, and prices in NZ dollars in New Zealand.
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Free. No signup. PDF or Word.
Why SmartCVs
Why job seekers in New Zealand and Australia choose SmartCVs.
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Tailoring and cover letters, free
Careerflow's one-click optimizer and AI cover letters are Premium features. SmartCVs' free plan includes both: 3 job scans a week, each with a tailored CV and a matching cover letter.
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Lower monthly and 3-monthly prices
Outside New Zealand, SmartCVs Pro is US$20 a month or US$45 for 3 months. Careerflow Premium is US$23.99 a month or US$54.99 for 3 months.
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Made for CVs here
SmartCVs is built in New Zealand. Your profile has no place for a photo or date of birth, every CV downloads as PDF or Word, and our free guides cover New Zealand and Australian CV conventions.
Side by side
SmartCVs and Careerflow, feature by feature.
Careerflow's side comes from its own website, checked on . Prices are as each company publishes them, in the currency it shows.
| Feature | SmartCVs | Careerflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price in New Zealand | Yes.SmartCVs: NZ$40 a month, or NZ$90 every 3 months (NZ$30 a month). Priced in New Zealand dollars. | Partly.Careerflow: Premium: US$8.99 a week, US$23.99 a month, US$54.99 every 3 months or US$172.99 a year. Premium Plus costs more. Priced in US dollars. Source |
| Price in Australia and elsewhere | Yes.SmartCVs: US$20 a month, or US$45 every 3 months (US$15 a month). | Partly.Careerflow: Premium: US$8.99 a week, US$23.99 a month, US$54.99 every 3 months or US$172.99 a year. Premium Plus costs more. Source |
| Free plan | Yes.SmartCVs: 3 job scans a week, each with a tailored CV and a matching cover letter. | Partly.Careerflow: 1 resume, basic resume analysis, a basic LinkedIn optimizer and a limited job tracker. Source |
| Applying | ||
| Match score against a job ad | Yes.SmartCVs: Yes, on the free plan. Worked out from the evidence in your profile, with every requirement the ad lists. | Partly.Careerflow: Basic resume analysis free; an ATS score and keyword analysis on Premium. Source |
| CV tailored to each job ad | Yes.SmartCVs: Yes, from your own experience. Nothing is invented, and every change is listed. | Partly.Careerflow: A one-click optimizer, on Premium. Source |
| Cover letters | Yes.SmartCVs: One with every tailored CV, from your profile and that job ad. | Partly.Careerflow: An AI cover letter writer, on Premium. Source |
| Download formats | Yes.SmartCVs: PDF and Word, in three looks. | Partly.Careerflow: Resumes export as PDF. Source |
| The rest of the kit | ||
| LinkedIn profile | Yes.SmartCVs: One review free, with the fixes locked. The full optimizer and rewrites on Pro. | Yes.Careerflow: A basic LinkedIn optimizer free, an advanced one on Premium. Source |
| Browser extension | Yes.SmartCVs: Chrome, on Pro. Send a job ad from any site. | Yes.Careerflow: A free extension for Chrome and other Chromium browsers. Source |
| Job tracker | Yes.SmartCVs: Yes, free: To apply, Applied, Interviewing, Offer, Closed. | Yes.Careerflow: A job application tracker: limited free, unlimited on Premium. Source |
| Interview practice | Yes.SmartCVs: An interview coach for each job. 2 messages free, unlimited on Pro. | Partly.Careerflow: AI mock interviews, on Premium Plus. Source |
| New Zealand and Australia | ||
| Built for NZ and Australian CVs | Yes.SmartCVs: Built in New Zealand. No photo or date of birth fields, and free CV guides for New Zealand and Australia. | Partly.Careerflow: An Australian resume template. Prices in US dollars. Source |
Fair's fair
Where Careerflow is strong.
A cheaper yearly plan
Paid for 12 months upfront, Careerflow Premium is US$172.99 a year, or US$14.41 a month.
A capable free extension
Its free Chrome extension includes recruiter search, autofill and a job tracker.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Something else on your mind? Email support@smartcvs.ai and a person will reply.
Is SmartCVs cheaper than Careerflow?
Monthly and every 3 months, yes. Outside New Zealand, SmartCVs Pro is US$20 a month or US$45 for 3 months, against Careerflow Premium's US$23.99 and US$54.99, as checked on 28 September 2026. Careerflow's yearly plan works out cheaper per month, at US$14.41, if you pay for 12 months upfront.
Can I switch to SmartCVs from another tool?
Yes. Download your CV from the tool you use now as a PDF or Word document, and upload it to SmartCVs. It's read into your profile, ready to tailor for your next job ad.
Does it make things up?
No. It rewords and reorders what's already in your profile. It has no way to add an employer you never worked for, and if a rewrite adds a number your record doesn't have, it's thrown out. Every CV comes with a list of what changed.
Does it work in my country?
Yes. SmartCVs tailors your CV to whatever job ad you give it, from any job site in any country. It's built in New Zealand, and CVs come out on A4, the page size used in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and most of the world.
Sources
Checked on 28 September 2026.
Every fact about Careerflow comes from its own website on that day. Prices and features change, so check its pages before you buy. We review this comparison regularly.
Careerflow is a trademark of its owner. SmartCVs isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Careerflow.
Make your next application the one that gets read.
Upload your CV and see what's holding it back. Then tailor it to the job in one click.
Free. No signup. PDF or Word.
Questions first? Email support@smartcvs.ai.