TrackrvsCVMaker

Looking for a CVMaker alternative?

CVMaker is a clean European builder used a lot in the UK, Sweden, and Netherlands. Same trial-trap pattern as Resume.io and Zety: $1.95 for 7 days, then auto-renews to $24.95/month. Trustpilot is full of "I forgot to cancel" complaints. No tracking, no ATS scoring, no coach. Trackr does the builder + ATS + tracker + coach for $6.99/mo flat - no surprise renewals.

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Feature comparison

Who should choose what

Trackr is right for

Anyone burned by trial-trap billing on CVMaker, Resume.io, or Zety
Job seekers who need ATS scoring, tracking, and interview prep, not just a builder
People who want a real free PDF download without paying anything
Ukrainian-speaking job seekers

CVMaker is right for

European job seekers who specifically want UK/EU/Scandinavian template styles
One-time resume users who set a calendar reminder to cancel before day 7
People who specifically want Swedish, Dutch, or German UI

Where CVMaker is genuinely good

We're not here to bash competitors. Here's what this tool does well:

1Clean European-style templates suited for UK, EU, and Scandinavian markets

2Localized in many European languages (Swedish, Dutch, German, French, etc.)

3Simple, distraction-free editor

4Decent template variety with conservative formatting

Why people switch from CVMaker to Trackr

Common reasons we hear from users who made the switch:

Trustpilot reviews of CVMaker are full of 'I forgot to cancel and they took $24.95' complaints. The 7-day window is shorter than Resume.io's 14, making the trap easier to fall into.
There is no real free tier - everything ships through the trial. Trackr Free has no card requirement and you stay on it forever if you want.
European template styles are nice, but Trackr's templates also work for UK/EU markets - they're language-agnostic. The bigger functional gap is the lack of ATS scoring, tracker, and Coach.
$24.95/month for resume-only with no AI is hard to defend in 2026. The category has moved on; CVMaker hasn't.

Pricing at a glance

Trackr

Free$0

Pro-19%

$6.99/mo

3-month pack≈ $5.66/mo · $16.99/3 mo

Ultra-20%

$12.99/mo

3-month pack≈ $10.33/mo · $30.99/3 mo

2 and 3 month packs save up to 20%. No card on Free. Cancel monthly anytime.

CVMaker

Starts at

$24.95/mo

$1.95 7-day trial that auto-renews to $24.95/month if not cancelled. Premium unlocks unlimited edits + downloads + matching cover letters + premium job search features.

No free tier - paid trial or subscription required.

Frequently asked questions

Why is CVMaker's trial trap easier to fall into than Resume.io's?

Two reasons. First, the trial is 7 days vs Resume.io's 14 - half the window to remember. Second, the auto-renewal is monthly ($24.95/mo) vs Resume.io's 4-week cycle ($29.95) - you might not notice the first charge as 'wrong' since it lines up with monthly billing dates. Most users only realize after the second charge.

Are CVMaker's European templates better for UK/EU job applications?

Their template styles match conservative UK/Scandinavian aesthetics, which can help with traditional industries. Functionally, ATS systems (which UK/EU employers also use heavily) don't care about regional aesthetics - they care about parseable text. Trackr's templates pass ATS in any market, including UK/EU. The visual style argument is real but narrow.

Is the localized non-English UI worth keeping CVMaker?

Only if you specifically need Swedish, Dutch, German, or French builder UI and don't speak English comfortably. CVMaker localizes the editor in many European languages; Trackr supports English and Ukrainian. If you need Swedish UI, CVMaker wins on that one feature. Otherwise, Trackr's broader feature set wins.

How do I cancel CVMaker before the trial converts?

Login → account settings → cancel subscription. Their flow has multiple confirmation screens designed to talk you out of it. Email support if the cancel button doesn't work (some users report this). To avoid the question entirely: use Trackr Free (no card needed) or Trackr Pro at $6.99 with one-click cancel from Settings.

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Take 30 seconds to sign up. Track 15 jobs, run 1 CV analysis, and chat with the AI Coach on the free tier.

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