Schools comparison
TopCV.io vs CareerOS — international CV layer vs full career management system
Verdict: Choose CareerOS (or similar) when you need a broad campus career-management system. Choose TopCV.io when the gap is international: country-localized CVs, abroad application tracking, and a consent-based outcomes dashboard — without claiming to replace a full CMS.
Comparison table
Scope
- TopCV.io
- International CV + abroad tracking + consent dashboard
- CareerOS
- Broader career management / CMS (vendor scope)
Country CV norms (DE/UK/US/FR/…)
- TopCV.io
- Built-in localization for licensed students
- CareerOS
- Depends on configuration / other tools
Activation-commitment pilot
- TopCV.io
- €1,500 excl. VAT cohort pilot (as of 2026-10-24)
- CareerOS
- Vendor-specific
Careers staff see student CVs?
- TopCV.io
- No — applications only with consent; never CVs/letters
- CareerOS
- Vendor-specific
| Feature | TopCV.io | CareerOS |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | International CV + abroad tracking + consent dashboard | Broader career management / CMS (vendor scope) |
| Country CV norms (DE/UK/US/FR/…) | Built-in localization for licensed students | Depends on configuration / other tools |
| Activation-commitment pilot | €1,500 excl. VAT cohort pilot (as of 2026-10-24) | Vendor-specific |
| Careers staff see student CVs? | No — applications only with consent; never CVs/letters | Vendor-specific |
Who should choose CareerOS?
- You need one platform for appointments, workshops, employer CRM, and general career counselling workflows.
- International CV formats and multi-country application tracking are secondary.
- Your RFP is for a full careers CMS, not an international mobility add-on.
Who should choose TopCV.io?
- International placements are a strategic priority and CV norms differ by country.
- You need consent-based abroad outcomes by cohort, country and contract type.
- You prefer a focused licence/pilot over replacing your entire careers stack.
Pricing (with date)
TopCV for Schools pricing as of 2026-10-24: annual licence from €6,000 excl. VAT per school; pilot €1,500 excl. VAT for one cohort (up to 150 students) with an activation commitment, deducted from the first licence if you sign. Competitor list prices are not republished here — check each vendor.
FAQ
- Is TopCV.io a full career management system like CareerOS?
- No. TopCV.io focuses on country-localized CVs and abroad application outcomes for schools. It is designed to sit beside a broader careers CMS, not to replace every counselling and employer workflow.
- What is included in the TopCV for Schools licence?
- Country-localized CV drafts for licensed students, application tracking (including a Chrome extension), reminders, and a consent-based careers dashboard with CSV exports. See schools pricing.
- How is TopCV priced for schools?
- TopCV for Schools pricing as of 2026-10-24: annual licence from €6,000 excl. VAT per school; pilot €1,500 excl. VAT for one cohort (up to 150 students) with an activation commitment, deducted from the first licence if you sign. Competitor list prices are not republished here — check each vendor.
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