SmartCVs vs Enhancv
The Enhancv alternative built for New Zealand and Australia.
Enhancv is a design-led resume builder with hundreds of templates. SmartCVs is built around the job ad, with a free plan that doesn't expire and a tailored CV and cover letter for every scan. Its monthly and 3-monthly prices are both lower than Enhancv's, and it's priced in NZ dollars in New Zealand.
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Why SmartCVs
Why job seekers in New Zealand and Australia choose SmartCVs.
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A free plan that doesn't run out
Enhancv's free plan lasts 7 days. SmartCVs' free plan has no end date: 3 job scans a week, each with a tailored CV and a matching cover letter.
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Lower prices
Outside New Zealand, SmartCVs Pro is US$20 a month or US$45 for 3 months, against Enhancv's US$39 a month or US$69 for 3 months. In New Zealand, it's NZ$40 a month, in NZ dollars.
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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 Enhancv, feature by feature.
Enhancv's side comes from its own website, checked on . Prices are as each company publishes them, in the currency it shows.
| Feature | SmartCVs | Enhancv |
|---|---|---|
| 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.Enhancv: US$39 a month, US$69 every 3 months or US$99 every 6 months. 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.Enhancv: US$39 a month, US$69 every 3 months or US$99 every 6 months. Source |
| Free plan | Yes.SmartCVs: 3 job scans a week, each with a tailored CV and a matching cover letter. | Partly.Enhancv: 7 days free, with Enhancv branding and up to 12 section items. 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.Enhancv: An ATS check, on Pro. Source |
| CV tailored to each job ad | Yes.SmartCVs: Yes, from your own experience. Nothing is invented, and every change is listed. | Yes.Enhancv: One-click tailoring to a job ad. Source |
| Cover letters | Yes.SmartCVs: One with every tailored CV, from your profile and that job ad. | Yes.Enhancv: Cover letters: Pro includes 300 resumes and cover letters. Source |
| Download formats | Yes.SmartCVs: PDF and Word, in three looks. | Partly.Enhancv: Resumes download 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.Enhancv: A LinkedIn Coach with 16 checks. Source |
| Browser extension | Yes.SmartCVs: Chrome, on Pro. Send a job ad from any site. | Yes.Enhancv: A Chrome extension for desktop. Source |
| Job tracker | Yes.SmartCVs: Yes, free: To apply, Applied, Interviewing, Offer, Closed. | Yes.Enhancv: A job application tracker. Source |
| Interview practice | Yes.SmartCVs: An interview coach for each job. 2 messages free, unlimited on Pro. | Yes.Enhancv: AI mock interviews, by voice or text. 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.Enhancv: A guide to Australian resumes. Prices in US dollars. Source |
Fair's fair
Where Enhancv is strong.
Design
Hundreds of templates and thousands of design options, for people who want a resume that stands out visually.
A broad toolset
Tailoring, an ATS check, a LinkedIn coach, mock interviews and a job tracker, all in one product.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Something else on your mind? Email support@smartcvs.ai and a person will reply.
Is SmartCVs cheaper than Enhancv?
Yes, on both monthly and 3-monthly billing. Outside New Zealand, SmartCVs Pro is US$20 a month or US$45 for 3 months, against Enhancv's US$39 and US$69, as checked on 28 September 2026. Enhancv also has a 6-month plan at US$99. In New Zealand, SmartCVs is NZ$40 a month, in NZ dollars.
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 Enhancv comes from its own website on that day. Prices and features change, so check its pages before you buy. We review this comparison regularly.
Enhancv is a trademark of its owner. SmartCVs isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Enhancv.
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.
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Questions first? Email support@smartcvs.ai.