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1Template vs Enhancv

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors. 1Template starts at $5, Enhancv at $16.50. Both have a free tier.

Side by side

Fact1TemplateEnhancv
CategoryResume & Cover LettersResume & Cover Letters
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$5 month$16.50 month
Public APINoNo
PlatformsWebWeb
Company1TemplateEnhancv
Launched2024
Last verifiedSep 1, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

1Template

1Template's pitch is speed: import what you have, point it at a job post, and get a tailored version back instead of manually rewriting each application. The free tier is generous enough to judge the output before paying, though the site itself was hard to reach directly during this review.

Pros

  • Free plan needs no credit card and includes real usable credits
  • Matches resume wording to a specific job description automatically
  • Smart Scribe turns vague bullets into more concrete statements

Cons

  • The live site was inconsistently reachable during this review, which limits how much could be verified firsthand
  • No company name, founder, or country is disclosed anywhere found
  • Exact paid plan structure beyond a starting price was not confirmed

Enhancv

One of the better-designed resume builders, and the ATS check plus job-ad tailoring are the parts that actually move outcomes. The free plan is a seven-day trial in disguise: everything you make carries Enhancv branding until you pay for a quarter up front.

Pros

  • ATS check scores the draft against screening criteria before you submit
  • Job tailoring rewrites the resume against a pasted job advert
  • All templates and design tools are available even on the free plan
  • Cover letters, interview prep and an application tracker come with the same subscription

Cons

  • The free plan expires after seven days and brands every export
  • Billing is quarterly, so the $16.50 headline means paying about $50 at once
  • Free tier caps you at twelve section items, which is tight for a full career history
  • Prices render in local currency, so the USD figure only appears in the page title

Which one fits

Choose 1Template if you need

  • Job seekers applying to many roles who want a tailored resume per posting
  • Anyone starting from an existing resume rather than a blank template
  • People who want AI help rewriting weak bullet points

Choose Enhancv if you need

  • Job seekers applying through ATS-screened postings
  • People who want a designed resume without fighting a word processor
  • Anyone tailoring one base resume to many different job ads

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