Formatix.AI vs Distill
Looking for the best Distill alternative? Compare features, pricing, and capabilities to see why 200+ recruitment agencies chose Formatix.AI.
Formatix.AI
London, UK
10 free credits, no card required
Distill
New Zealand (serves UK, ANZ and EU agencies)
Email-in CV formatting and anonymisation
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Formatix.AI | Distill |
|---|---|---|
| Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF outputs | Word and PDF | |
| Multi-candidate shortlist decks and trackers | Not stated | |
| Executive search documents (position specs, assessment reports, proposals) | Not stated | |
| Side-by-side editing | Not stated | |
| AI model choice (Google/OpenAI) | Not stated | |
| Prompt library (ATS/anonymise) | Anonymisation built in | |
| Public pricing | ||
| Free trial | 10 credits, no card | Free pilot, no card |
| 40+ language support | Not stated | |
| GDPR / EU-UK hosting | UK and EU GDPR stated; hosting not stated | |
| PDF & Word support | ||
| ATS-ready exports | ATS-safe output stated | |
| Bulk processing | Not stated | |
| API integration | API on Studio and Scale | |
| Custom templates | Brand kit (logo, footer) |
Why Agencies Switch from Distill
- Monthly allowances do not roll over
- Outputs listed as Word and PDF; no PowerPoint shortlist decks or Excel trackers listed
- Brand kits are a logo and footer; 1 on Solo, 3 on Studio
- No executive search reports such as position specifications or assessment reports listed
Why They Choose Formatix.AI
- Templates built from the full documents you already send clients, not just a logo and footer
- Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF in your own templates, including multi-candidate shortlist decks and trackers
- Executive search documents: position specifications, assessment and succession reports, progress reports and proposals
- CVs read in more than 40 languages
- Interview notes worked into the document, plus Mandates (brief to rated longlist) and Launch for the rest of the search
Pricing Comparison
| Metric | Formatix.AI | Distill |
|---|---|---|
| Price per CV | From £0.77/credit | From $49/month for 50 CVs |
| Cost for 1,500 CVs | ~£1,275 | ~$1,668 (Solo at $49/month plus 75 overage CVs a month at $1.20) |
| Free trial | Free pilot, no card | |
| Public pricing |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Distill cost?
Distill lists Solo at $49 a month for 50 CVs, Studio at $199 for 300 and Scale at $499 for 1,000, with overage per CV and unlimited users (distill.cv/pricing, October 2026). Formatix.AI publishes its plans: from £20 a month for 20 credits (£1 per CV) down to £0.77 per CV on Enterprise, monthly, cancel anytime.
Do both format by email?
Yes. Distill processes CVs forwarded to its address, as does Formatix.AI, which also works on the platform and inside ChatGPT and Claude.
What does Distill output?
A .docx or .pdf in your brand kit, with personal details removed. Formatix.AI outputs Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF in your own templates, including multi-candidate shortlist decks and executive search reports.
Can I try both?
Distill offers a free pilot without a card and free in-browser anonymisation in Chrome. Formatix.AI gives 10 free credits with no card, valid for 14 days.
Ready to switch from Distill?
Get 10 free credits — no credit card required, valid for 14 days. Format your first CV in under 30 seconds.