AI CV Builder vs My CV Buddy

My CV Buddy is a CV builder that operates across two domains: mycvbuddy.co.uk and mycvbuddy.com. It offers a subscription plan at two pounds ninety-nine per month. AI CV Builder provides everything on a single domain with one-off pricing from five pounds, 50 CV templates, 16 blog posts, and a complete job application toolkit. Here is how they compare.

Platform experience

My CV Buddy splits its presence between a .co.uk domain and a .com domain. This can create a fragmented user experience, where content, features, and account information may differ between the two sites. It is not always clear which domain to use, and this split can affect search engine visibility and user trust.

AI CV Builder operates from a single domain: aicvbuilder.co.uk. All templates, blog content, pricing information, and tools are in one place. There is no confusion about which site to visit, no risk of creating an account on the wrong domain, and no fragmentation of the user experience. For search engines, a single consolidated domain also tends to build authority more effectively than content spread across multiple domains.

The depth of content also differs significantly. AI CV Builder provides 16 detailed blog posts covering UK job search topics including ATS optimisation, CV formatting, interview preparation, and sector-specific guidance. This content is freely accessible and helps job seekers improve their applications beyond just the CV itself. My CV Buddy offers more limited educational content, which means users may need to look elsewhere for guidance on the broader job search process.

Feature comparison

Templates and design

AI CV Builder offers 50 professionally designed CV templates, all formatted for the UK job market. Every template uses A4 sizing, British English conventions, and ATS-friendly formatting. The variety covers different industries and career stages, from graduate CVs through to senior executive formats. Each template has been tested against major ATS systems to ensure compatibility.

My CV Buddy provides a more limited selection of templates. While the templates available are functional, the range does not match the breadth offered by AI CV Builder. For job seekers who want to choose a design that suits their industry, having 50 options versus a handful makes a meaningful difference in finding something that feels right for the role and sector they are targeting.

Beyond templates, AI CV Builder's AI tailoring rewrites your CV content to match each specific job description. This means the same template produces different, individually optimised content for every application. With a traditional CV builder, you are responsible for manually adjusting the content each time, which is time-consuming and easy to do inconsistently.

Value for money

My CV Buddy charges two pounds ninety-nine per month. Over a typical three-month job search, that totals roughly nine pounds. AI CV Builder charges from five pounds as a one-off payment per tailored CV. If you need a single tailored CV, AI CV Builder is cheaper. If you need multiple CVs over several months, the comparison depends on how many tailored versions you need.

The key difference is what you get for the money. AI CV Builder's five-pound fee includes AI-powered tailoring that rewrites your CV for a specific job description, a matching cover letter, interview preparation materials, and company research. My CV Buddy's subscription gives you access to their builder and templates, but the tailoring is manual. You still need to rewrite your own content for each application.

AI CV Builder also offers a completely free ATS scoring tool. You can upload your CV and a job description to see exactly how well your current CV matches the role, including which keywords are present and which are missing. This feature alone provides significant value, as it helps you understand whether your CV needs tailoring before you spend anything. My CV Buddy does not offer a comparable free tool.