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ConnectIQ vs Outplacer

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

ConnectIQ

$19/mo Free trial

CV and resume formatting tool for recruitment agencies that turns any candidate CV into a branded PDF or Word file in seconds, then checks that employers, titles, dates and figures were not changed. Agency plans start at $19 a month for 100 resumes with unlimited seats, and the first conversion is free with no card.

Where ConnectIQ fits

  • Agency recruiters who reformat candidate CVs in Word before every submittal
  • Desks that worry about AI rewriting changing a candidate's facts
  • Teams sending blind CVs that need redaction across the whole document
  • Small agencies wanting unlimited seats at a low monthly price

Outplacer

$49/mo

Outplacer turns a candidate's resume and a job listing into a complete application package: tailored resume, cover letter, keyword score, skills gap analysis and interview prep. It suits recruiters preparing candidates for submission, career coaches and outplacement firms, from $49 a month for 50 packages.

Where Outplacer fits

  • Agency recruiters preparing candidates for client submissions
  • Independent career coaches and resume writers
  • Outplacement firms supporting many people at once
  • Universities and associations running career services

At a glance

DetailConnectIQOutplacer
Starting price$19/mo$49/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underCRM, ATSCRM, Interviewing

Where they pull apart

ConnectIQ

Stands out: The AI is fenced in: four rewrite levels run from Format only, which makes no model call, to a full rewrite, and a deterministic check rejects any rewrite that alters an employer, title, date, qualification or figure. Every extracted field links back to where it sits in the original file, and the cost per resume is published for every tier, down to $0.12 on Scale.

Watch out: There are no ATS or CRM integrations yet, so consultants export the formatted file and attach it to Bullhorn, JobAdder or Vincere by hand. Uploads stop at the monthly allowance rather than charging overage, the free tier is a single lifetime conversion, and the vendor notes that Word export approximates the PDF layout rather than matching it exactly.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies that need formatting to run inside their ATS automatically
  • High volume firms formatting more than 1,000 resumes a month
  • Teams that need the Word export to match the PDF exactly

Outplacer

Stands out: One job description produces everything the candidate needs for that role, and you send it under your own brand from your own Gmail or Microsoft address. Coaches also get scheduling, invoicing and a free marketplace listing with no commission on bookings, so it doubles as a light practice management tool.

Watch out: It rewrites the resume against the posting rather than formatting it into your agency's client template, so it is a candidate prep tool, not a CV formatter. The jump from Starter at $49 to Enterprise at $500 is steep, there is no published free trial, and the outcome figures on its site come from select engagements rather than a study.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies that only need branded, anonymised CV formatting
  • Corporate TA teams screening their own applicants
  • Teams that want a free trial before paying

Pros and cons

ConnectIQ

  • Fact guard rejects rewrites that change employers, dates or figures
  • Published per resume pricing with unlimited seats
  • Blind CV redaction across every field
  • No ATS or CRM integrations yet
  • Free tier is a single lifetime conversion
  • Uploads stop at the monthly allowance

Outplacer

  • Resume, cover letter and interview prep from one job listing
  • Branded sending from your own email
  • Free coaching marketplace with no commission
  • Big step from $49 Starter to $500 Enterprise
  • No published free trial
  • Not a client-template CV formatter

What each one costs

ConnectIQ

$19/mo

US accounts are billed in USD. Free gives one lifetime conversion with every template and AI mode. Personal Pro is $6 a month for 10 conversions for one user. Agency plans have unlimited seats: Starter is $19 a month for 100 resumes (1 custom template, AI up to Polish), Agency $39 a month for 250 (5 templates, all AI modes, 20 file bulk upload) and Scale $119 a month for 1,000 (unlimited templates, 50 file bulk upload). There is no overage charge, uploads pause at the allowance, and annual billing gives two months free. UK prices run from £5 to £89 a month. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Oct 2026

Outplacer

$49/mo

Outplacer has two published plans. Starter, for career coaches and recruiters, is $49 a month or $490 a year (two months free) and includes 50 career packages, then $2 for each extra package. Enterprise, for HR teams, agencies and outplacement providers, is $500 a month with the first 50 packages included, bulk candidate management, reporting and a dedicated account manager. Organizations running career services for members, students or employees are billed per seat plus package overage on one monthly invoice. Listing on the coaching marketplace is free with no commission. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 28 Oct 2026

Common questions

Is ConnectIQ cheaper than Outplacer?
ConnectIQ starts lower, at $19/mo against $49/mo for Outplacer. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try ConnectIQ or Outplacer for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. ConnectIQ offers a free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 17 Oct 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?