Zety
Build a CV and cover letter free, but free downloads are TXT only. PDF and Word downloads need a paid plan.
Zety vs MyPerfectCV · UK comparison
Zety vs MyPerfectCV: which should UK job seekers use?
Short answer
Zety and MyPerfectCV are run by the same company, BOLD LLC. Both let you build for free, charge a small 14-day trial fee to download a PDF or Word file, and then renew every four weeks until you cancel.
MyPerfectCV is the UK site: it talks about CVs, prices in pounds (£2.95 for 14 days, then £16.95 every 4 weeks) and has more templates. Zety's main site is US-focused and writes about resumes; its UK pricing address sent us to US-dollar prices ($1.95, then $25.95 every 4 weeks), so check the price at checkout.
If you only need a finished UK CV and do not want a renewing trial, WorkCV costs £7.99 once for one CV and its cover letter, or £24.99 once for 90 days of applications.
Prices and terms checked on 4 October 2026 from each provider's official pages. WorkCV is a third option and a competitor to both; we show where each one is the better fit.
Both are run by the same company
The terms of use for both Zety and MyPerfectCV name BOLD LLC as the company you contract with. Both offer the same Bold.pro online profile and the same trial-then-renewal model, so the choice is mainly about templates, wording and the currency you are charged in.
Sources: Zety terms of use and MyPerfectCV terms of use.
Cost over time
What you pay if you forget to cancel.
Both trials renew automatically. These totals assume the trial is never cancelled, using the renewal terms each provider publishes. Zety amounts are in US dollars: Zety's UK pricing address redirected us to its US-dollar page, so no pound price is quoted here.
| Zety | MyPerfectCV | WorkCV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First payment | $1.95 | £2.95 | £7.99 for one CV, or £24.99 for the Pass |
| Total after 4 weeks if not cancelled | $27.90 | £19.90 | £7.99 or £24.99; no further charge |
| Total after 12 weeks if not cancelled | $79.80 | £53.80 | £7.99 or £24.99; no further charge |
| Annual option | $71.40 a year, renews yearly | £59.40 a year, renews yearly | None needed; nothing renews |
Zety's renewal wording: “After 14 days, auto-renews at $25.95 billed every 4 weeks. Cancel anytime.”
MyPerfectCV's renewal wording: “After 14 days, your subscription will be automatically renewed for £16.95, charged every 4 weeks.”
Side by side
Zety, MyPerfectCV and WorkCV compared.
| Area | Zety | MyPerfectCV | WorkCV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company you contract with | BOLD LLC | BOLD LLC | WorkCV, an independent UK CV builder |
| Focus | International site that writes about resumes | UK site built around CVs | UK CVs and cover letters only |
| Free plan downloads | TXT only | TXT only | No free download of a built CV; free blank Word template |
| Trial | $1.95 for 14 days (US-dollar page) | £2.95 for 14 days | No trial: pay once when you download |
| After the trial | $25.95 every 4 weeks until cancelled | £16.95 every 4 weeks until cancelled | Nothing renews |
| Annual plan | $71.40 a year, renews yearly | £59.40 a year, renews yearly | Not needed: £24.99 covers 90 days, once |
| Templates | 18+ templates | Over 40 templates and 700 designs | 3 UK CV layouts |
| Paid downloads | PDF, Word and TXT | PDF, Word and TXT | PDF and Word |
| Other tools | Resume Check, job matches, Bold.pro profile | CV Check, pre-written content, Bold.pro profile | Free ATS checker and job tracker; AI suggestions only applied when you approve them |
Free plans
Is Zety free? Is MyPerfectCV free?
MyPerfectCV
Build CVs and cover letters free, but free downloads are TXT only. PDF and Word downloads need a paid plan.
WorkCV
Building, editing and previewing are free. Downloading a finished CV costs £7.99 once. A free blank Word CV template and the ATS CV checker need no payment.
Choose Zety if
- You are applying outside the UK and need a US-style resume
- You want its Resume Check and instant job matches
- You will cancel before the 14-day trial ends
Choose MyPerfectCV if
- You are applying in the UK and want CV wording and pound pricing
- You want more templates and designs to choose from
- You will cancel before day 14, or deliberately choose the annual plan
Choose WorkCV if
- You need a finished UK CV and cover letter, not an ongoing membership
- You want to pay £7.99 once for one CV and its matching letter, as PDF and Word
- You are applying for several jobs: £24.99 once covers 90 days of CVs and letters
- You never want to remember to cancel anything
- You are happy with three clean UK layouts rather than dozens of designs
Official sources
This is an independent comparison. Neither Zety nor MyPerfectCV is affiliated with WorkCV, and product names belong to their owners. Plans, regional prices and terms change, so check the official pages before you pay.
Leaving a subscription CV builder?
Unlimited CVs, without the monthly charge.
The Job Search Pass gives you unlimited UK CVs and matching cover letters for 90 days, as PDF and Word, for £24.99 once. It never renews, so there is nothing to cancel.
£24.99once · 90 days
- Unlimited CVs and cover letters for 90 days
- Duplicate your CV for each job in one click
- PDF and editable Word downloads
- One payment, never renews
Covered CVs stay editable and downloadable after the 90 days. You can also keep editing one saved CV and letter for £7.99 once. Build and preview free first. Compare plans
FAQ
Zety vs MyPerfectCV: common questions.
Are Zety and MyPerfectCV the same company?+
Yes. The terms of use on zety.com and myperfectcv.co.uk both name BOLD LLC as the company you contract with (checked 4 October 2026).
Is Zety free?+
Partly. Build a CV and cover letter free, but free downloads are TXT only. PDF and Word downloads need a paid plan. The trial on Zety's US-dollar pricing page is $1.95 for 14 days, then $25.95 every 4 weeks unless cancelled.
Is MyPerfectCV free?+
Partly. Build CVs and cover letters free, but free downloads are TXT only. PDF and Word downloads need a paid plan. The paid trial is £2.95 for 14 days, then £16.95 every 4 weeks unless cancelled.
Which is better for a UK CV, Zety or MyPerfectCV?+
MyPerfectCV is the UK-focused site, with CV wording and pound pricing. Zety's main site is written for resumes. Both come from the same company and use the same renewing-trial model.
How much does Zety cost in the UK?+
Zety's UK pricing address redirected us to its US-dollar page on 4 October 2026, so we do not quote a pound price. Check the amount and renewal terms shown at Zety's checkout before paying.
Does WorkCV renew automatically?+
No. WorkCV charges £7.99 once for one CV and its matching cover letter, or £24.99 once for 90 days of CVs and letters. Neither renews.
Want a UK CV without a renewing trial?
Build and preview free. Pay £7.99 once to download one CV and its matching cover letter, or £24.99 once for 90 days of applications. Nothing renews.