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  1. Subscription vs pay as you go
  2. How credits work
  3. Free credits when you sign up
  4. What one hire can cost
  5. How to spend fewer credits
  6. Buying more credits

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Subscription vs pay as you go

Many recruiters are used to paying for a job portal subscription. ResumeDB works differently: you pay only for what you use.

Job portal subscription

How you pay
Usually upfront, for a fixed term (monthly or yearly)
A month with no hiring
Already paid for
Unused access
Typically ends with the term
Usage limits
Plans often cap views or downloads
Getting started
Choose a plan and pay first
Unlocked contacts
Depends on the plan

ResumeDB pay as you go

Pay as you go
How you pay
Only for what you use
A month with no hiring
Costs nothing
Unused access
Credits never expire
Usage limits
Spend credits on the actions you need
Getting started
1000 free credits to start, no card needed
Unlocked contacts
Stay unlocked for six months

Pricing

How credits work

You pay per action, in credits. There is no subscription and no seat licence.

  • 10 credits per search

    One search, however many results come back. Changing the wording and searching again costs another 10.

  • 50 credits per resume download

    Gets you the resume, name, phone number and email.

  • Unlocks last six months

    Once you unlock someone, you can come back to their details free for six months.

  • Credits never expire

    Whatever you do not spend stays in your account.

Getting started

Free credits when you sign up

Every new account starts with 1000 free credits. That is enough for 100 searches. You can search and read matching profiles before you pay anything. No card is needed to sign up.

Use the free credits on a real role you are hiring for today. That is the best way to see whether the matches suit you.

Worked example

What one hire can cost

Most hires take a couple of searches, then the resumes of everyone worth calling. Here is one example. Your own numbers will differ.

That is 770 credits for the hire, which fits inside the 1000 free credits a new account starts with.

2 searches × 10
20 credits
15 resume downloads × 50
750 credits
Total
770 credits
Left from your free credits
230 credits

Spend well

How to spend fewer credits

  • Write a clear description

    A clear search needs fewer repeats.

  • Choose the right locality

    Candidates near your workplace are the ones who stay.

  • Read before you download

    Profiles show title, skills, experience, location and expected salary.

  • Download only who you would call

    Each download is 50 credits, so shortlist first.

Read how to write a job description that finds the right candidates and how to hire in Mumbai by locality and commute.

If a search returns too few people, change one thing and search again, rather than starting over.

Top up

Buying more credits

When your free credits run low, buy more from the Buy Credits page once you sign in. Pack prices are shown there. Bigger packs cost less per credit.

Buy when a role opens. You do not have to guess a year of hiring in advance, and a month with no hiring costs nothing.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does ResumeDB cost for recruiters?

You pay per action in credits, not by subscription. A search costs 10 credits. Downloading a resume costs 50 and gets you the candidate's name, phone and email. Every new account starts with 1000 free credits — 100 searches. You buy more from the Buy Credits page; bigger packs cost less per credit.

Is there a subscription or an annual contract?

No. There is no subscription, no seat licence, no annual contract and no minimum commitment. You buy credits when you need them and spend them as you hire, so a month with no hiring costs nothing.

Do ResumeDB credits expire?

No. Credits never expire — an unused balance is still there next quarter. This is the main practical difference from a database subscription, where unused access lapses at the end of the term.

What does a single hire typically cost in credits?

It depends how precisely you can describe the role, but a straightforward hire tends to run a handful of searches and a few contact unlocks. Five searches and four unlocks is 250 credits — comfortably inside the 1000 free credits a new account starts with.

How long do I keep a candidate's contact details after unlocking?

Six months. Once you unlock a candidate you can return to their details for six months without spending credits again; after that the contact details lock and re-unlocking costs credits.

Is ResumeDB free for job seekers?

Yes. Uploading a resume and being discoverable by recruiters costs job seekers nothing. Only the employer side uses credits.

How do I pay, and do I get an invoice?

Credit packs are paid for by card, UPI or netbanking through Razorpay. Invoices are issued for each purchase and are available to download from the Billing page, with business details on the invoice for registered companies.

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