Saply vs Spadework
Both Saply and Spadework are European AI platforms built for recruitment professionals. Here is how they compare on CV formatting, speed, flexibility, and data privacy.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Key differentiators
Where Saply and Spadework meaningfully differ.
Processing speed
Key differenceSaply
Under 10 seconds from upload to client-ready CV. For high-volume teams processing dozens of CVs per day, this compounds into hours saved every week.
Spadework
Processes CVs within 2 minutes — faster than manual formatting, but 12× slower than Saply.
Candidate matching score
Key differenceSaply
Provides an automatic matching score with a breakdown of strengths and gaps when you submit a CV alongside a vacancy. Your recruiters know exactly how well a candidate fits before presenting them.
Spadework
Offers vacancy-specific profile generation but does not provide a dedicated matching score with a detailed breakdown.
How recruiters access the tool
Key differenceSaply
Three ways to process CVs: email engine@saply.ai and get results in your inbox, use the Microsoft Word plugin without leaving your document, or use the platform directly. Recruiters can work however they prefer.
Spadework
Works through their own platform and ATS integrations. No email-based workflow and no Word plugin — recruiters must log into the platform or work through their ATS.
Pricing transparency
Saply
Flat monthly subscription from €49/month. Predictable costs regardless of how many CVs your team processes.
Spadework
Usage-based pricing that is not publicly listed. You need to use a calculator inside the tool to see exact costs — making budgeting harder for growing teams.
Data retention & privacy
Saply
Zero data retention. CVs are processed and not stored. For agencies with strict data minimization policies or clients who require it, this is a significant advantage.
Spadework
Stores candidate data as part of its workflows. GDPR compliant, but agencies with strict data minimization requirements should take note.
Multilingual reformatting
Saply
Translate CVs to Dutch, English, French, or German with one keyword in the subject line. Built into the core workflow, essential for agencies operating across multiple markets.
Spadework
Multilingual CV reformatting is not specified as a feature.
Email-based processing
Saply
Send CVs to engine@saply.ai from your company email, get formatted results back in under 10 seconds. Add a vacancy in the email body to tailor automatically. No platform login required.
Spadework
No email workflow available.
Where they agree
Shared strengths between both platforms.
EU-based & GDPR compliant
Both Saply (Belgium) and Spadework (Netherlands) are European companies that process data within the EU and are fully GDPR compliant.
AI-powered CV formatting
Both platforms use AI to transform raw CVs into professional, branded, client-ready presentations with vacancy-specific tailoring.
Carerix & Bullhorn integration
Both integrate with Carerix and Bullhorn, two of the most popular ATS platforms in the Benelux market.
Personal support & onboarding
Both companies emphasize personal onboarding and direct support for their customers.
The verdict
When it comes to CV formatting, Saply is the faster, more flexible, and more transparent choice. It processes CVs in under 10 seconds (vs 2 minutes), gives recruiters three ways to submit CVs — email, Word plugin, or platform — provides candidate matching scores, supports multilingual reformatting, and offers zero data retention. All at a transparent flat rate from €49/month.
Spadework is a broader platform that includes additional tools beyond CV formatting. But if your core need is getting CVs formatted, tailored, and into your client's hands as fast as possible, Saply delivers that with less friction and more speed.
The bottom line: Saply gives your recruiters their time back and helps them present better candidates, faster.