Is VisualCV Free? What the Free Plan Includes (2026)

VisualCV has a free account, but it's for trying the builder, not for getting a finished file. The free plan lets you test every template and create and preview your first resume; PDF downloads, the cover letter builder and shareable links are VisualCV Pro, which costs $16 a month billed quarterly. VisualCV offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

This is from VisualCV's pricing page, checked as a US visitor on October 6, 2026.

VisualCV free vs Pro

VisualCV's own comparison table lists these features:

The free account is described as "Always free, no hidden fees" on VisualCV's pricing page, and that's accurate in the sense that nothing charges you. But since the PDF download isn't on the free plan, you can't take a finished, formatted resume out of VisualCV without Pro.

VisualCV pricing

VisualCV Pro is shown as $16 a month, billed quarterly, so $48 at a time. The page also offers monthly billing and marks the quarterly plan as 36% cheaper than monthly; the monthly price didn't appear in the page text we could read, so check it at checkout. Prices are in US dollars.

How to cancel VisualCV and get a refund

• Cancel anytime. VisualCV's FAQ says: "Whether you choose to pay monthly or quarterly, you can cancel your VisualCV account at any time."
• Refunds within 30 days. "If you're not satisfied with VisualCV for any reason within your first 30 days, simply email us and we'll refund your money." The address on its site is team@visualcv.com.
• Support hours. Its support staff works 9am to 5pm Pacific time and aims to answer within one business day.

A 30-day window is one of the longest among resume builders. Zety's and Resume.io's are 7 days, and MyPerfectResume's and Kickresume's are 14, per their own pages. Our resume builder pricing comparison lists them all.

Free alternatives that do download

Disclosure: ResumeFast is our product. Building there is free, including unlimited resumes and cover letters. Your first PDF or Word download is free; after that, PDF and Word need Pro at $6.95 a month, billed monthly. VisualCV's shareable links, personal website and view analytics are things we don't offer, so if an online resume is what you want, its Pro plan is built for that.

See our VisualCV alternatives for more options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download my VisualCV resume for free?+

Not as a PDF. VisualCV's pricing table marks PDF downloads as not included on the free plan, which covers testing templates and creating and previewing your first resume. PDF downloads need VisualCV Pro.

How much does VisualCV cost?+

In October 2026 VisualCV Pro is $16 a month billed quarterly ($48 each quarter). Monthly billing is also offered at a higher monthly price.

Does VisualCV offer refunds?+

Yes. VisualCV says that if you're not satisfied within your first 30 days, you can email it and get your money back.

Is VisualCV worth it?+

If you want an online resume with a shareable link, a personal website and view analytics, Pro covers that. If you only need a PDF to attach to applications, a builder with a free download is cheaper.

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