VisualCV vs Vitae
VisualCV emphasizes portfolio visuals; Vitae emphasizes ATS‑first structure and fast tailoring.
- Who it’s for: Vitae — ATS safety and speed; VisualCV — portfolio‑style presence.
- Who it’s not for: Vitae — heavy visuals; VisualCV — strict ATS submissions.
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At‑a‑glance comparison
| Feature | VisualCV | Vitae |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Subscription | $1/mo (1) · $3/mo (5). Free cohort |
| ATS compatibility | Mixed | Default ATS‑first |
| JD tailoring | Manual | Guided, minutes |
| Downloads | PDF (tiers) | PDF/DOCX/MD included |
| Non‑native support | General | Tone/clarity helpers |
Pros and cons
VisualCV
- Pros: portfolio features; showcase projects
- Cons: portfolio elements add noise for ATS; manual tailoring; subscriptions
Vitae
- Pros: ATS‑first; fast JD tailoring; micro‑pricing
- Cons: fewer visuals; MVP stage
Migration mini‑guide (VisualCV → Vitae)
- Export DOCX
- Import to Vitae
- Simplify visuals to text
- Paste JD → accept suggestions
- Export PDF/DOCX/MD
FAQ
- Will VisualCV templates pass ATS? Only if simplified.
- Exports in Vitae? PDF/DOCX/MD.
- Pricing? $1/$3; free cohort.
- Non‑native help? Yes.
Final verdict
When ATS matters, use Vitae. Use VisualCV when portfolio presentation outweighs ATS constraints.
Try Vitae (MVP) — Free for first 20 users · $1/mo (1) · $3/mo (5) · Cancel anytime
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VisualCV vs Vitae
TL;DR
If you need ATS reliability more than portfolio visuals, Vitae’s clean, text-first structure and JD tailoring win—$1/$3 pricing and free for first 20 users.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | VisualCV | Vitae |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio features | Strong | Basic |
| ATS results | Mixed | Optimized |
| Tailoring | Manual | Guided |
| Price | Subscription | $1/$3 |
What people dislike about VisualCV
- Portfolio elements add noise for ATS
- Costly for simple use cases
How Vitae solves it
- Minimal, ATS-first blocks
- Cheap and fast tailoring
Internal Links
/pricing · /faq · /migrate/visualcv-to-vitae
FAQ
- Does Vitae handle cover letters? Yes.
- Is there a free cohort? First 20 users.
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CTA
Try Vitae (MVP) — $1/mo (1 profile) · $3/mo (5 profiles). Free for the first 20 users. Cancel anytime.