LoopCV Free vs Paid: What You Actually Get on Each Plan

The most common pre-signup questions we get are variations of the same thing: is LoopCV actually free, what does the free plan really include, and what changes when you pay? Fair questions, since "free" in software often means "free trial that ambushes your credit card."

Here's the complete, plain-language answer.

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Yes, There's a Free Forever Plan (Really)

LoopCV's free plan is free forever: no credit card at signup, no trial countdown, no expiry. You can run it indefinitely. It includes:

• Automated job applications across supported job boards: the actual core function, not a demo of it
• CV-to-job matching: the engine that decides which roles fit your profile and preferences
• The application dashboard: a full log of every application sent, with dates and details
• Job preference filters: titles, locations, and the basic targeting controls

Separately, and without any account at all, the AI CV checker scores your resume out of 100 and flags ATS issues. Do that first regardless of which plan you use; automation on an unoptimized resume wastes whatever volume you have.

What Paid Plans Add (From €9.99/Month)

Paid plans start at €9.99 per month and scale up what the free plan already does:

• Higher application volumes: more applications per day, which is the single variable most correlated with interview count. This is the main thing you're buying.
• Priority processing: your loops run ahead of free-tier queues, which matters because applying early to fresh postings measurably improves interview odds
• Advanced filters: finer targeting controls (exclusions, more precise matching), which raise the relevance of every application sent

You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time; there's no lock-in contract.

Free or Paid: A Decision Framework

Stay on free if:

• You're testing whether auto-apply fits your niche (the smart first move; two weeks of dashboard data answers it)
• Your search is casual: employed, not urgent, open to opportunities but not grinding
• Your target role has modest posting volume, so the free tier's daily cap rarely binds

Upgrade when:

• You're in an active search and hitting the free plan's daily limits. If the engine finds more matching jobs than your plan can apply to, every day on free is interviews left on the table. This is the clearest upgrade signal there is.
• You're on a clock: laid off, visa deadline, runway pressure. The math is brutal and simple: if a paid month shortens your search by even two days, it has paid for itself many times over in recovered salary.
• Your first weeks showed relevant matches but thin volume. Matching works; you need more throughput.

The Money Math Nobody Does

Frame the paid plan against what a job search actually costs. Every week of unemployment costs you a week of salary: for a €40K role, roughly €770. Every week of a miserable job you're trying to leave costs something harder to quantify but real. Against that, €9.99/month, the price of two coffees, buying meaningfully higher application throughput is one of the most asymmetric trades in the entire job-search economy. The expensive option isn't the paid plan; it's the extra month of searching at low volume.

For comparison shopping: a human reverse recruiter charges more per week than a year of LoopCV, and even a job-search virtual assistant costs 30 to 50 times the monthly price. We break down the full landscape in what it costs to have someone apply for you.

How to Start (Either Way)

1. Run your resume through the free ATS checker and fix anything below 75
2. Create your free account (no credit card)
3. Set specific targeting: 3 to 5 job titles, location or remote, salary floor
4. Let it run for one to two weeks, then read your dashboard
5. Upgrade if, and only if, the data says volume is your constraint

That sequence means you never pay on faith, only on evidence from your own search.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LoopCV really free?

Yes. The free plan requires no credit card, has no time limit, and includes the core product: automated applications across supported job boards, CV matching, and the application dashboard. It is a free tier, not a trial. Paid plans from €9.99/month add higher daily application volumes, priority processing, and advanced filters.

What is the difference between LoopCV free and paid plans?

The free plan runs real automated applications at a capped daily volume with standard filters. Paid plans raise the application volume (the main purchase), process your loops with priority so you hit fresh postings earlier, and unlock finer targeting controls. The core matching and dashboard are the same across plans.

How much does LoopCV cost per month?

Paid plans start at €9.99 per month, with higher tiers unlocking larger application volumes and additional features. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time, and the free plan remains available indefinitely if you'd rather not pay.

When should you upgrade from the LoopCV free plan?

The clearest signal: the engine is finding more matching jobs than your free daily cap can apply to, meaning volume, not matching, is your constraint. Upgrading also makes straightforward sense in time-pressured searches (layoffs, visa deadlines), where even slightly faster placement repays months of subscription in recovered salary.

Do you need a credit card to sign up for LoopCV?

No. The free plan requires no payment method at signup, and the ATS resume checker requires no account at all. A credit card only enters the picture if and when you choose a paid plan.