How Analysis Credits Work: Complete Guide to RankMyCv Pricing
Understanding how credits work is essential for getting the most value from RankMyCv. In this guide, we'll explain everything about our credit system, how to track your usage, and how to make smart choices about which pricing option is right for you.
What Are Analysis Credits?
An analysis credit is a single unit of currency that lets you analyze one CV against one job description. Each complete analysis costs exactly 1 credit.
When you use a credit, you get:
- Full AI analysis of your CV
- Compatibility score (0-100%)
- Keyword matching (matched and missing)
- Structure analysis
- Actionable recommendations
- Detailed score breakdown
How Many Credits Do You Need?
The number of credits you need depends on your job search intensity:
Casual Job Searcher (1-2 applications per week)
- 4-8 analyses per month
- Recommended: Monthly subscription (Basic plan) or small credit package
Active Job Seeker (5-10 applications per week)
- 20-40 analyses per month
- Recommended: Monthly subscription (Pro plan)
Intensive Job Hunter (10+ applications per week)
- 40+ analyses per month
- Recommended: Monthly subscription (Pro plan) or yearly subscription (Enterprise)
Credit Options: Subscription vs. Packages
RankMyCv offers two ways to get credits:
Option 1: Subscription Plans
Subscription plans give you monthly recurring credits plus additional features.
Basic Plan
- 15 credits per month
- Priority support
- Analysis history
- $14.99/month or $149.99/year
Pro Plan
- 60 credits per month
- Priority support
- Advanced analytics
- Analysis history (extended)
- $34.99/month or $349.99/year
Enterprise Plan
- Unlimited credits
- Dedicated support
- Team collaboration
- Custom integrations
- Custom pricing
Option 2: Credit Packages
One-time purchases for users who prefer flexibility:
Starter Package (10 credits)
- Cost: $9.99
- Best for: Trying the service
Standard Package (50 credits)
- Cost: $39.99
- Best for: Monthly casual use
Pro Package (150 credits)
- Cost: $99.99
- Best for: 3+ months of active job searching
Business Package (400 credits)
- Cost: $249.99
- Best for: Extended job search or team use
Credits Don't Expire
Here's an important benefit: Your credits never expire.
This means:
- You can purchase a package and use it whenever you want
- If you buy credits and don't use them immediately, they stay in your account
- You can pause job searching and resume later without losing credits
- You won't face pressure to use credits before they disappear
Example: If you buy 50 credits today and only use 10, your remaining 40 credits are still there in 6 months.
Subscription vs. Packages: Which is Better?
Choose Subscription If:
- You're actively job searching right now
- You'll use credits regularly every month
- You want the best value for volume
- You want continuous access to your analysis history
- You appreciate predictable monthly costs
Best value: Pro subscription saves 40% compared to buying equivalent credits monthly.
Choose Packages If:
- You're casually job searching
- Your job search timeline is uncertain
- You want to avoid recurring charges
- You prefer complete flexibility
- You might pause your search for periods
How to Monitor Your Credit Usage
In your RankMyCv account dashboard:
- Credit balance: See exactly how many credits you have
- Usage history: View all analyses you've completed
- Analysis history: Access previous CV analyses
- Automatic renewal alerts: Get notified before subscriptions renew
Tips for Smart Credit Usage
1. Don't Analyze Every Job
Not every job is worth an analysis credit. Only analyze jobs where:
- You meet 75%+ of requirements
- You're genuinely interested in applying
- The company is actively hiring
Why: Wasting credits on poor-fit jobs reduces your budget for strong matches.
2. Reuse Analyses When Applicable
If you're applying for very similar positions:
- Analyze once against a comprehensive job description
- Reference that analysis for similar roles
- Only reanalyze if requirements significantly differ
Estimate: This can reduce your credit usage by 20-30%.
3. Tailor Your CV Strategically
Before analyzing:
- Create 2-3 versions of your CV (senior, mid-level, different industries)
- Analyze each version against representative jobs
- Use the best-performing version for that job type
Benefit: Instead of analyzing 10 different CVs, you might analyze 3 versions.
4. Batch Analysis Sessions
- Set aside time for focused job applications
- Analyze multiple CVs in one session
- Track results to identify patterns
Benefit: You're more strategic with credits and get better results.
5. Use During Peak Job Search Time
- High activity: When actively applying (budget more credits)
- Low activity: When less focused (use packages instead of subscription)
Understanding Credit Value
Cost Per Analysis
Subscription (Pro Plan):
- Cost: $34.99/month
- Credits: 60/month
- Per analysis: $0.58
Subscription (Basic Plan):
- Cost: $14.99/month
- Credits: 15/month
- Per analysis: $1.00
Package (Pro - 150 credits):
- Cost: $99.99
- Credits: 150
- Per analysis: $0.67
Package (Standard - 50 credits):
- Cost: $39.99
- Credits: 50
- Per analysis: $0.80
Pro subscription offers the best value if you'll use 60+ credits monthly.
When You Run Out of Credits
If you run out of credits, you have options:
- Purchase a package immediately - Get credits right away
- Upgrade to subscription - Automatic monthly allocation
- Wait for renewal - If on subscription, credits refresh monthly
- Contact support - For special requests or team accounts
Note: You can continue using your account and accessing your analysis history even without credits. You just can't run new analyses.
Team and Organization Credits
For teams or organizations:
- Shared credit pool: One account, shared credits
- Team management: Invite team members
- Usage tracking: See who's analyzing what
- Custom limits: Set per-person credit allowances
- Bulk pricing: Discounts available for large teams
Contact our sales team for team and enterprise pricing.
Credits and ROI
Consider your return on investment:
Example Scenario:
- You spend $35/month on Pro subscription (60 credits)
- You analyze 40 jobs and apply
- You get 3 additional interviews due to better-optimized CVs
- Assuming each interview has value: your ROI is significant
The cost of credits (under $1 per analysis) is minimal compared to the value of landing even one additional interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share credits with family or friends? No, credits are tied to individual accounts. However, team accounts can share credits.
Do credits transfer between accounts? No, but you can combine usage by using a team/organization account.
What if I have an annual subscription? Can I cancel mid-year? Yes. You'll receive a prorated refund for unused months.
Can I switch between subscription plans? Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the end of your billing cycle.
Are there any hidden fees? No. The price you see is the total price. No additional fees for using features or analyses.
Maximizing Your Credits
- Choose the right plan - Match your job search intensity
- Analyze strategically - Only jobs you'll actually apply for
- Tailor your CV - Create versions to reuse
- Track your progress - See which analyses led to interviews
- Adjust as needed - Increase or decrease spend based on results
Ready to start analyzing? See our pricing plans → or analyze your first CV free →.
Note: You get one free analysis when you sign up - no credit card required!