HIRIO vs. CVmaker
Builder with a trial subscription versus an application platform with passes.
The essentials at a glance
CVmaker has 20+ templates, AI text improvement, cover letters, job search and a tracker; the free plan has no download, Pro costs €21.99 per month after a 14-day trial (€1.99) with automatic renewal. HIRIO exports PDF for free without watermark, offers per job a match score, research and interview preparation and sells passes that simply end.
All features side by side
Provider details according to their websites, as of 20 October 2026.
| Feature | HIRIO | CVmaker |
|---|---|---|
CV | ||
| CV editor | available | available |
| Upload and parse an existing CV | PDF, DOCX | n/a |
| AI text in the CV | available | available |
| Spell check | available | n/a |
| Export on the free plan | PDF without watermark | not available |
| Word export (DOCX) | not available | n/a |
| CV translation | German → English | n/a |
| Company logos next to positions | available | n/a |
| CV templates | several designs, by package | 20+ |
Per-job application | ||
| Match score against the job ad | available | n/a |
| Tailor the CV to the job | available | n/a |
| Cover letter | AI-assisted | partlycover letter editor |
| Company research | available | n/a |
| Interview preparation | available | n/a |
| Commute calculator (time, cost) | available | n/a |
| Career coach (chat) | available | n/a |
Application bundle | ||
| Cover page | available | n/a |
| Digital signature | via QR code on your phone | n/a |
| Thank-you page | available | n/a |
| Attachments and certificates | available | n/a |
| Bundle as one PDF | available | n/a |
Job search and organisation | ||
| Application tracking | available | available |
| Application record for the job centre | PDF or Excel | n/a |
| Job search | available | available |
| Hidden job market (headhunters) | available | n/a |
Photo and LinkedIn | ||
| AI application photos | from your own photo | photo upload only |
| LinkedIn optimisation | texts and banner | n/a |
Provider, prices, data | ||
| Interface languages | German, English | German (cvmaker.de), other country sites |
| Mobile app | not available | n/a |
| Personal website | not available | n/a |
| Applications sent on your behalf | not available | n/a |
| Payment model | Passes for 1, 3 or 6 months, no automatic renewal | subscription: 14-day trial, then monthly, automatic renewal |
| Free plan | CV editor, PDF without watermark, 1 application per month | editor without download |
| Price | Basic €14.80, Professional €29.80, Premium €49.80 per month; 3 and 6 months cheaper | €1.99 (14 days), then €21.99 per month |
| Location and data | Germany; servers in Nuremberg and Frankfurt | Netherlands (EU); server location not stated |
| Ratings (review sites) | none yet — launched 2026 | Trustpilot 4.4 / 5 (12,326) |
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Provider values come from their websites, pricing pages and terms as well as the review sites named; we did not run usage tests of our own. "n/a" means not documented, not "not available". Which HIRIO feature is included in which package is shown on the pricing page.
Prices
HIRIO
- Free
- CV editor, PDF without watermark, 1 application per month
- Paid
- Basic €14.80, Professional €29.80, Premium €49.80 per month; 3 and 6 months cheaper
- Billing
- Passes for 1, 3 or 6 months, no automatic renewal
CVmaker
- Free
- editor without download
- Paid
- Trial €1.99 for 14 days, then €21.99 per month
- Billing
- Subscription, monthly in advance, automatic renewal
Strengths and weaknesses
HIRIO
Strengths
- PDF export without watermark already for free — CVmaker has no download without Pro
- Fixed-term passes instead of a trial with monthly renewal
- Match score, company research, interview preparation, bundle, AI photos, LinkedIn texts
- Provider and servers in Germany
Weaknesses
- Fewer templates; interface in German and English only
- New to the market — CVmaker has Trustpilot 4.4 from 12,326 reviews
CVmaker
Strengths
- 20+ templates, AI text improvement, cover letters, job search, tracker
- Trustpilot 4.4 from 12,326 reviews (cvmaker.de); based in the EU
Weaknesses
- No download on the free plan
- The €1.99 trial turns into a €21.99 monthly subscription after 14 days; Watchlist Internet warned of the subscription trap in 2021
- No match score, interview preparation, AI photo or LinkedIn texts documented
Which suits whom?
HIRIO fits if …
- Anyone who wants a usable PDF for free
- Anyone who does not want a subscription
- Anyone who needs more than the CV
CVmaker fits if …
- Anyone who wants many plain templates
- Applications in other countries via the country sites
Frequently asked questions
Yes, "Basic" with editor and AI text improvement — but without download. The PDF only comes with Pro.
On cvmaker.de (as of 20 Oct 2026): €1.99 for a 14-day trial, then €21.99 per month, monthly in advance, automatic renewal. Austria's Watchlist Internet warned of the subscription trap in 2021; the prices from back then no longer apply.
CVmaker has more templates and country sites. HIRIO adds match score, tailored CV, company research, interview preparation, bundle, AI photos and LinkedIn texts.
Try HIRIO for free
Upload your CV or build it with the coach, download the PDF without watermark — no payment details needed.
No subscription, nothing to cancel.