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VisualCVMost similar to Showspace in what it does, its category and its price.
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ResumeMaker.OnlineHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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LoxoFrom $149/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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AshbyRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.4 for Showspace.
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At a glance
Green means better than Showspace, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ShowspaceBaseline | 3.4 | Free | Yes | Free AI-assisted portfolio website builder for job seekers, with view tracking and a public projects directory. | |
| VisualCV | 3.8+0.4 | $16/mo | Yes | Resume builder with AI suggestions for improving bullet points, ATS-friendly templates, a cover letter builder and a personal career website, free to start with a $16 a month Pro plan. | vs Showspace |
 Hire Hoc | 3.3−0.1 | Not listed | No | AI shortlisting matches candidates to your job description, AI writes the job posting itself, and AI-curated one-way video interviews screen candidates asynchronously - all on pay-as-you-go credits. | vs Showspace |
 Clera | 3.7+0.3 | Free | Yes | AI talent agent matching job seekers directly with hiring managers at startups, skipping traditional job applications. | vs Showspace |
 Textio | 3.6+0.2 | Not listed | No | 30+ AI models, trained on over a billion HR documents, give managers real-time guidance to write better feedback and eliminate bias from job postings - used by 25% of Fortune 500 companies. | vs Showspace |
| Loxo | 4.3+0.9 | $149/mo | No | Recruiting platform that combines ATS, CRM, sourcing and outreach with AI agents for data cleanup, longlists and shortlists, candidate submittals and job descriptions, plus natural-language candidate search. | vs Showspace |
| ResumeMaker.Online | 3.9+0.5 | $8/mo | Yes | Browser resume builder with AI tools that import and improve an existing resume, rewrite sections, coach edits through chat and generate headshots, plus a job tracker, LinkedIn optimizer and interview practice. | vs Showspace |
| Ashby | 4.2+0.8 | $270/mo | No | Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought | vs Showspace |
 Resume AI Scanner | 3.4Same | Free | Yes | Scans a resume and generates tailored interview questions, with no sign-up. | vs Showspace |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Showspace.
VisualCV
3.8$16/mo
vs Showspace+0.4
Resume builder with AI suggestions for improving bullet points, ATS-friendly templates, a cover letter builder and a personal career website, free to start with a $16 a month Pro plan.
- AI suggestions to improve resume bullet points
- ATS-friendly resume templates
- Cover letter builder
Free plan to build a first resume
Free plan does not allow PDF downloads
Hire Hoc
3.3Not listed
vs Showspace−0.1
AI shortlisting matches candidates to your job description, AI writes the job posting itself, and AI-curated one-way video interviews screen candidates asynchronously - all on pay-as-you-go credits.
- AI shortlisting matches candidates to job descriptions automatically
- AI-generated, role-customized job descriptions
- AI-curated one-way (asynchronous) video interviews
Pay-as-you-go credits with no expiration or monthly commitment
Credit costs can add up quickly at real hiring volume
Clera
3.7Free
vs Showspace+0.3
AI talent agent matching job seekers directly with hiring managers at startups, skipping traditional job applications.
- Conversational AI intake over email, iMessage, and WhatsApp
- Direct introductions to hiring managers, bypassing ATS application queues
- Matching against 600+ venture-backed startup relationships
Free for candidates removes the cost barrier that recruiter-based services regularly carry
Founded in 2025, so it lacks any multi-year track record to evaluate
Textio
3.6Not listed
vs Showspace+0.2
30+ AI models, trained on over a billion HR documents, give managers real-time guidance to write better feedback and eliminate bias from job postings - used by 25% of Fortune 500 companies.
- 30+ AI models trained on 1B+ HR documents
- Real-time feedback guidance for managers
- Bias elimination in job descriptions and recruiting communications
Massive, continuously growing training dataset (1B+ documents) behind the AI
No published pricing - a custom sales process for most organizations
Loxo
4.3$149/mo
vs Showspace+0.9
Recruiting platform that combines ATS, CRM, sourcing and outreach with AI agents for data cleanup, longlists and shortlists, candidate submittals and job descriptions, plus natural-language candidate search.
- AI agents for data cleanup, longlists, shortlists and submittals
- Natural-language candidate search with AI recommendations
- AI Notetaker that syncs interview notes
Whole recruiting workflow in one platform
Core starts at $149 per user a month, high for solo recruiters
ResumeMaker.Online
3.9$8/mo
vs Showspace+0.5
Browser resume builder with AI tools that import and improve an existing resume, rewrite sections, coach edits through chat and generate headshots, plus a job tracker, LinkedIn optimizer and interview practice.
- AI Resume Import that improves an existing resume
- AI Writing Assistant for rewriting sections
- AI Resume Coach chat with direct edits
Starts free with no sign-up
PDF download and full AI access need the paid Pro plan
Ashby
4.2$270/mo
vs Showspace+0.8
Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought.
- Full applicant tracking system with job requisitions, pipelines, and interview scheduling
- Native recruiting analytics dashboards built into the core product
- AI-assisted candidate sourcing alongside the core ATS workflow
Built-in analytics remove the need to export ATS data into a separate BI tool
Entry pricing at $400/month is a real commitment for very small teams
Resume AI Scanner
3.4Free
vs ShowspaceSame
Scans a resume and generates tailored interview questions, with no sign-up.
- Interview questions generated from a specific resume
- No download or sign-up required
- Fast enough to use immediately before an interview
Improves interview quality without automating the hiring decision
Resumes are personal data; a no-account service warrants care
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Showspace free?
Showspace has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Showspace?
ResumeMaker.Online is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: VisualCV, Clera, Resume AI Scanner.
What is the cheapest alternative to Showspace?
Among paid plans, ResumeMaker.Online has the lowest starting price (from $8/mo). If you need it free, start with ResumeMaker.Online.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.