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.
Speed and where the work happens
Key differenceSaply
Under 2 minutes from upload to client-ready CV, inside Word, Google Docs, Outlook, or plain email. No platform switch per CV.
Spadework
Also processes CVs in about 2 minutes, but inside its own platform, so every CV adds a context switch away from where recruiters already work.
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
Four ways to process CVs: email engine@saply.ai and get results in your inbox, use the Microsoft Word plugin or the Google Docs 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.
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.
Email-based processing
Saply
Send CVs to engine@saply.ai from your company email, get formatted results back in under 2 minutes. 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.
Multilingual reformatting
Both platforms can reformat CVs in multiple languages, which matters for agencies serving clients across European markets.
The verdict
When it comes to CV formatting, Saply is the more flexible and more transparent choice. It processes CVs in under 2 minutes, gives recruiters four ways to submit CVs (email, Word plugin, Google Docs plugin, or platform), provides candidate matching scores, and offers zero data retention. You can start using it for free.
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.
The bottom line: Saply gives your recruiters their time back and helps them present better candidates, faster.