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FREE

R 0 / forever free

Free access with watermark on CV downloads. No AI-powered features and no access to the Cover Letter Generator.

✓ CV download with watermark
✓ Core CV builder access
– AI-powered improvements
– Cover Letter Generator

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Free downloads include an ApplyDocs ZA watermark

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24 HOURS

R 80 / 1 day

Full premium access for 24 hours. No watermark and access to all AI features and Cover Letter Generator.

✨ Watermark-free CV downloads
✨ AI-powered CV improvements
✨ Cover Letter Generator access
✓ 24-hour premium access

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WEEKLY

R 100 / 7 days

Full premium access for 1 week. No watermark and access to all AI features and Cover Letter Generator.

✨ Watermark-free CV downloads
✨ AI-powered CV improvements
✨ Cover Letter Generator access
✓ 7-day premium access

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What's included

All paid plans remove the PDF watermark and increase AI credits.

Feature	Free	Paid plans
PDF watermark	Yes	Removed
AI credits	10	50 – Unlimited
Templates	All	All
PDF export	Yes	Yes
Cover letter AI	Limited	Full access
Plan expiry	Never	Based on plan duration

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about building CVs with ApplyDocs ZA.

There is no catch. The CV Builder and Cover Letter Generator are completely free to use. You can build, edit and download your CV at no cost. Free downloads include an ApplyDocs ZA watermark. If you want a clean, watermark-free PDF and access to AI writing features, you can upgrade to Pro - starting from R 80 once-off.

The watermark appears as a faint diagonal "ApplyDocs ZA" stamp across your CV document. It is visible but does not obscure your content. Upgrading to Pro removes it entirely, giving you a clean, professional PDF ready to submit to any employer.

The AI improves how you express your experience, not what you have done. Your facts, your roles, your voice - it just helps you phrase things more professionally. You stay in control of all content. The AI rewrites clunky bullet points into cleaner, stronger sentences without fabricating anything.

Yes. All ApplyDocs ZA templates are built to be ATS-compliant - formatted to be parsed correctly by the automated screening software used by employers, recruitment agencies and job platforms. We avoid common formatting pitfalls like tables, graphics and unusual fonts that cause ATS rejection.

Yes. ApplyDocs ZA is fully POPIA compliant. Your personal information is stored securely and is never sold or shared with third parties. You can request deletion of your data at any time. Our full POPIA notice and privacy policy are available in the footer.

We accept Card, EFT, Capitec Pay and many more payment options. All transactions are processed securely in South African Rand. There are no dollar conversions or hidden fees. Pro access is available as a once-off payment - choose 24 hours, weekly, monthly or lifetime access.

Yes. Your CV is saved to your account and you can return to edit it at any time - even after downloading. Free users can edit and re-download with the watermark. Pro users can always download a clean, watermark-free version of their latest saved CV.

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