NextCV vs Zety
Zety: Popular template-based CV builder. How does it compare to NextCV for tailoring your CV to each job application?
What NextCV does that Zetydoesn't
AI reads each job posting and rewrites your CV to match
Pay per use — no subscription, credits never expire
Cover letter written from scratch for each role, not template-based
Interview cheat sheet included with every generation
3 free previews before you spend a credit
Where Zety does well
Large template library (20+ designs)
Pre-written bullet suggestions by job title
Cover letter builder included
Built-in spell checker
Where Zety falls short
No job-specific tailoring — same CV for every application
Subscription model — recurring charges even if you use it once
Generic suggestions not customized to your experience
Aggressive upselling during checkout
The verdict
Zety is a good template tool if you want one static CV. NextCV is built for people applying to multiple jobs who need each CV tailored to the specific posting — without spending hours rewriting manually.