SmartCVs vs Rezi
The Rezi alternative built for New Zealand and Australia.
Rezi is a resume builder with a keyword score and a one-off lifetime plan. SmartCVs starts from the job ad instead: it shows what the ad asks for, then writes a tailored CV and cover letter for it, on the free plan. It's built in New Zealand and priced in NZ dollars there.
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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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A cover letter with every CV, free
Rezi's free plan leaves out its cover letter builder, and Word downloads need a paid plan. SmartCVs' free plan gives you 3 job scans a week, each with a tailored CV and a matching cover letter, as PDF or Word.
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Tailoring you can check
Every SmartCVs rewrite comes with a list of what changed, and nothing is invented: a rewrite can't add an employer, a date or a qualification, and one that adds a number your record doesn't have is thrown out.
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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 Rezi, feature by feature.
Rezi's side comes from its own website, checked on . Prices are as each company publishes them, in the currency it shows.
| Feature | SmartCVs | Rezi |
|---|---|---|
| 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.Rezi: $29 a month, or $149 once for lifetime access. No NZD price shown. Source |
| Price in Australia and elsewhere | Yes.SmartCVs: US$20 a month, or US$45 every 3 months (US$15 a month). | Partly.Rezi: The same: $29 a month, or $149 lifetime. No AUD price shown. Source |
| Free plan | Yes.SmartCVs: 3 job scans a week, each with a tailored CV and a matching cover letter. | Partly.Rezi: 1 resume, 1 AI interview and 3 PDF downloads, with a limited Rezi Score. 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.Rezi: The Rezi Score, including keyword targeting for a job description: limited free, full on paid plans. Source |
| CV tailored to each job ad | Yes.SmartCVs: Yes, from your own experience. Nothing is invented, and every change is listed. | Partly.Rezi: AI keyword targeting for a job description: limited free, full on paid plans. Source |
| Cover letters | Yes.SmartCVs: One with every tailored CV, from your profile and that job ad. | Partly.Rezi: A cover letter builder, on paid plans only. Source |
| Download formats | Yes.SmartCVs: PDF and Word, in three looks. | Partly.Rezi: PDF, Word and Google Drive. Word and Drive exports aren't in the free plan. Source |
| The rest of the kit | ||
| LinkedIn profile | Yes.SmartCVs: One review free, with the fixes locked. The full optimizer and rewrites on Pro. | Partly.Rezi: Imports your LinkedIn profile into a resume, through its Chrome extension. Source |
| Browser extension | Yes.SmartCVs: Chrome, on Pro. Send a job ad from any site. | Yes.Rezi: A Chrome extension, with free auto-fill. Source |
| Job tracker | Yes.SmartCVs: Yes, free: To apply, Applied, Interviewing, Offer, Closed. | Yes.Rezi: A job tracker in its Chrome extension, free. Source |
| Interview practice | Yes.SmartCVs: An interview coach for each job. 2 messages free, unlimited on Pro. | Yes.Rezi: AI interviews: 1 free, unlimited on paid plans. 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. | No.Rezi: No NZD or AUD prices shown. Source |
Fair's fair
Where Rezi is strong.
A lifetime plan
Rezi sells lifetime access for $149 in one payment, for people who'd rather not subscribe.
A large user base
Rezi says 4.5 million people have used it since 2019.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Something else on your mind? Email support@smartcvs.ai and a person will reply.
Does SmartCVs' free plan include cover letters?
Yes. Each of your 3 free job scans a week comes with a tailored CV and a matching cover letter, as PDF or Word. Rezi's cover letter builder is on its paid plans.
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.
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Checked on 28 September 2026.
Every fact about Rezi comes from its own website on that day. Prices and features change, so check its pages before you buy. We review this comparison regularly.
Rezi is a trademark of its owner. SmartCVs isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Rezi.
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.