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Priced for People Who Need It Most

Job search shouldn't cost a fortune. The average job seeker spends 11 hours a week on job boards — Vela gets that down to 30 minutes. Built for people who are unemployed, underpaid, or looking to escape. That's why we charge $6/week for Plus, with a free tier that's genuinely useful.

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Basic

Try Vela free for your first week.

$0 for 1 week
  • 2 automated job searches total (Day 1 + Day 4)
  • Targets 5 AI-matched jobs per search
  • 1 tailored resume per job — delivered to your inbox
  • Nova support (10 msgs/day)
  • AI fit scoring 0–100% with reasoning
  • Full dashboard access
  • Cover letter generation
  • Google Drive integration
  • Interview prep Q&A
  • Mock interviews
  • Weekly coaching emails
  • Referral program

Some weeks the market delivers fewer 70%+ matches than others — and we won't lower your fit threshold to pad the number. If you want to see what came close, the Close Matches dashboard shows jobs that almost qualified so you can decide for yourself. The search engine also gets smarter with every run: each search trains your personal playbook and feeds Vela's shared job intelligence, so results improve the more you use it.

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Plus

Everything most job seekers need.

$20/month

Cancel anytime. You keep access through the end of your billing month.

  • Everything in Basic — plus:
  • 3 automated searches/week (Mon / Wed / Fri)
  • Searches up to 7 listings that meet your 70% fit threshold per run
  • Nova support (20 msgs/day)
  • One-click resume & cover letter generation
  • Resumes & cover letters saved to Google Drive
  • Interview prep — tailored Q&A before every interview
  • Mock interview (1 session/week, full AI feedback)
  • Post-interview thank-you note generator
  • Close Matches dashboard — see jobs that almost qualified, decide for yourself
  • Weekly digest & career coaching emails
  • Referral program — share Vela, earn 1 free week
  • Custom job submissions (5/week)
  • 3 mock interviews/week
  • AI recruiter search
  • AI follow-up email generator

Some weeks the market delivers fewer 70%+ matches than others — and we won't lower your fit threshold to pad the number. If you want to see what came close, the Close Matches dashboard shows jobs that almost qualified so you can decide for yourself. The search engine also gets smarter with every run: each search trains your personal playbook and feeds Vela's shared job intelligence, so results improve the more you use it.

Pro

For power users and career changers.

$28/month

Cancel anytime. You keep access through the end of your billing month.

  • Everything in Plus — plus:
  • Deepest search — scans wider, surfaces up to 10 per run at 70%+ fit (up to 30/week)
  • Nova support (30 msgs/day)
  • Mock interview (3 sessions/week)
  • Custom Job page — 5 jobs/week (paste any URL, Vela scores & preps it)
  • AI follow-up email generator — unlocks 10 days after applying
  • AI recruiter search — Vela scans the web to surface hiring contacts at your target companies. Coverage varies by company, but when it hits, it hits.

Some weeks the market delivers fewer 70%+ matches than others — and we won't lower your fit threshold to pad the number. If you want to see what came close, the Close Matches dashboard shows jobs that almost qualified so you can decide for yourself. The search engine also gets smarter with every run: each search trains your personal playbook and feeds Vela's shared job intelligence, so results improve the more you use it.

Why does Vela cost what it costs?

When Martin was unemployed, he spent $300+ on a resume writer, $200+ on interview coaching, and subscribed to five different job search tools. Total: $1,000+ for one job search cycle. Most job seekers can't afford that. And they shouldn't have to.

Without Vela

Resume writer$300–500
Career coach$200/mo
Interview coach$50–200/session
Job search tools$15–30/mo each
Your time (11 hrs/wk avg)$440/wk in lost time

With Vela Plus

Job search (3x/week)Included
AI scoring + matchingIncluded
Tailored resume for every jobIncluded
Interview coachingIncluded
Mock interviewsIncluded
Weekly coaching emailsIncluded
Total$20/month

Billing & Cancellation FAQ

Do I need a credit card for the free trial?

No. Basic plan lets you try Vela for your first week without a credit card — you’ll get two automated job searches and one resume per job. When you’re ready to unlock the full feature set, upgrading to Plus or Pro is easy from your dashboard.

Can I pay weekly instead of monthly?

Yes. Both Plus and Pro offer weekly billing: Plus is $6/week, Pro is $8/week. You can switch between monthly and weekly billing anytime from your account settings.

How do I cancel?

From your dashboard, click the cancel option in the top right corner. No phone call, no questions asked, no penalty. Your data stays for 30 days after cancellation.

What if I find a job during the trial?

Click “I Found a Job!” and we celebrate with you. Your subscription cancels immediately. No charges, no awkward process.

Can I switch plans anytime?

Yes! You can upgrade, downgrade, or switch between weekly and monthly billing anytime from your account settings. Upgrades take effect immediately, and downgrades apply at the end of your current billing period — so you always get what you paid for.

What payment methods do you accept?

Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover). Stripe handles all payments securely — Vela never stores your card details.

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