# BetterCV - AI-Powered CV Builder | ATS-Optimized Resumes in 5 Minutes

> Build professional, ATS-optimized resumes in 5 minutes with AI.
> Free CV maker with AI-powered job tailoring, real-time coaching, and beautiful templates.
> The fastest way to go from blank page to interview-ready resume. No sign-up required.

## Core Features

- [AI CV Builder](https://bettercv.app/builder): Generate a complete professional CV in 5 minutes with GPT-4o AI
- [ATS Score Checker](https://bettercv.app/tools/analyzers/ats-checker): Free tool to check how well your resume passes ATS filters
- [Job Tailoring](https://bettercv.app/builder): Paste any job description and AI customizes your CV automatically
- [Resume Templates](https://bettercv.app/templates): Professional ATS-friendly templates (Classic, Modern, Executive, Compact)
- [Keyword Analyzer](https://bettercv.app/tools/analyzers/keyword-analyzer): Find missing keywords from job descriptions
- [Cover Letter Generator](https://bettercv.app/tools/generators/cover-letter): AI-generated cover letters matched to job descriptions
- [Resume Summary Generator](https://bettercv.app/tools/generators/resume-summary): AI-powered professional summary writing
- [PDF to Text Converter](https://bettercv.app/tools/converters/pdf-to-text): Extract text from existing PDF resumes

## Use Cases

- [First Job Resume](https://bettercv.app/resume-examples): Entry-level resume examples for new graduates
- [Career Change CV](https://bettercv.app/builder): Tailor your existing experience to a new industry
- [ATS Optimization](https://bettercv.app/tools/analyzers/ats-checker): Ensure your resume passes automated screening systems
- [Job-Specific CV](https://bettercv.app/builder): Customize your CV for each job application in minutes
- [Cover Letters](https://bettercv.app/cover-letter-examples): Professional cover letters for any role or industry

## Getting Started

- [Quick Start (5 min)](https://bettercv.app/onboarding): Answer 3 questions, get a complete AI-generated CV
- [Build from Scratch](https://bettercv.app/builder): Full CV builder with live preview and AI coaching
- [Free Tools](https://bettercv.app/tools): ATS checker, keyword analyzer, and more — all free
- [Blog & Guides](https://bettercv.app/blog): Resume tips, job search advice, and career guides

## Pricing

- [Free Plan](https://bettercv.app/pricing): 1 CV, all templates, basic AI, 1 PDF export — forever free
- [Premium Plan](https://bettercv.app/pricing): $9/month — unlimited CVs, advanced AI, ATS checker, DOCX export, analytics

## Why Choose BetterCV

**5-Minute CV Creation**
Answer 3 quick questions about your background and AI generates a complete, professional CV instantly.
Edit and customize as needed with real-time AI coaching.

**ATS-Optimized by Default**
Every template and AI suggestion is designed to pass Applicant Tracking Systems.
Built-in ATS checker scores your resume and shows exactly what to improve.

**Job-Specific Tailoring**
Paste any job description and BetterCV highlights missing keywords, suggests edits,
and rewrites bullet points to match the role — automatically.

**1% Better Philosophy**
Small improvements in your CV lead to big results. Our AI helps you make incremental
improvements that compound: better wording, stronger metrics, targeted keywords.

## Comparison

- [BetterCV vs FlowCV](https://bettercv.app/vs/flowcv): Feature comparison with FlowCV
- [BetterCV vs NovoResume](https://bettercv.app/vs/novoresume): Feature comparison with NovoResume
- [BetterCV vs Zety](https://bettercv.app/vs/zety): Feature comparison with Zety

## Resume Examples by Role

- [Software Engineer Resume](https://bettercv.app/resume-examples/software-engineer)
- [Product Manager Resume](https://bettercv.app/resume-examples/product-manager)
- [Data Scientist Resume](https://bettercv.app/resume-examples/data-scientist)
- [Marketing Manager Resume](https://bettercv.app/resume-examples/marketing-manager)
- [All Resume Examples](https://bettercv.app/resume-examples)

## Optional: Free Tools

- [Bullet Points Generator](https://bettercv.app/tools/generators/bullet-points): Achievement-oriented bullet points
- [Job Description Analyzer](https://bettercv.app/tools/utilities/job-description-analyzer): Extract key requirements from job postings
- [Word to PDF Converter](https://bettercv.app/tools/converters/word-to-pdf): Convert Word documents to PDF
- [Resume to Markdown](https://bettercv.app/tools/converters/resume-to-markdown): Convert resumes to markdown format

## Optional: Resources

- [Resume Writing Blog](https://bettercv.app/blog): Weekly tips for job search success
- [Salary Guide](https://bettercv.app/salary-guide): Compensation data by role and location
- [Skills Guide](https://bettercv.app/skills-for): In-demand skills by job title

## Optional: Company

- [Privacy Policy](https://bettercv.app/privacy): How we protect your CV data
- [Terms of Service](https://bettercv.app/terms): Usage terms and conditions

## MCP Server (Model Context Protocol)

BetterCV exposes CV tools via MCP for AI agents like Claude Desktop and Cursor.

### Install
npx bettercv-mcp

### Configuration (Claude Desktop)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bettercv": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "bettercv-mcp"],
      "env": { "BETTERCV_API_KEY": "your-api-key" }
    }
  }
}

### Available Tools
- ats_check: Check ATS compatibility score for a resume
- generate_cv: Generate a CV from basic info using AI
- tailor_cv: Tailor a CV to a specific job description
- analyze_keywords: Analyze keyword match between resume and job

### Get API Key
Sign up at https://bettercv.app/settings → API Keys