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Deta Studio vs CatalogKite

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Deta Studio compared with CatalogKite
DetailDeta Studio logo Deta StudioCatalogKite logo CatalogKite
What it doesDrawing review and markup platform for architecture, engineering and construction teams Product catalog and line sheet maker
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS IN
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingDesktop license: $89 one-time permanent license for Mac and Windows, includes 1 year of new desktop features. Cloud Free: free tier with 1 workspace, 3 members, 5 documents, 50 AI credits per month. Cloud Pro: $12.50 per user per month (billed annually) with unlimited workspaces, 3 members per works Free: $0/month with up to 25 products per catalog, 3 saved catalogs, 1 online catalog link and PDF downloads with badge. Pro: $9/month or $90/year (billed monthly as $9/month, yearly as $7.50/month) with up to 500 products per catalog, 25 saved catalogs, 10 online catalog links, Excel order forms an
Key features
  • Desktop app for Mac and Windows with local PDF markup tools
  • Cloud-based collaboration with real-time cursor visibility
  • Calibrated measurement tools for metric and imperial scales
  • Version history and version control across drawing revisions
  • Dropbox and Google Drive integration
  • Collaborative whiteboards for sketching and design exploration
  • RFI and punch list tracking with file attachments
  • Support for large multipage construction drawing sets up to 200 MB
  • Revision bubbles and hatch fills for clear markup annotation
  • Works on Mac, Windows, iPad and mobile devices in browser
  • Six layout templates: catalog, line sheet, price list, order form, lookbook and modern catalog
  • Print-ready PDF output in A4 or Letter, portrait or landscape
  • Online catalog link that buyers can search and filter
  • WhatsApp and email orders with quantities and totals
  • Import products from CSV, XLSX, Excel or Google Sheets with automatic column mapping
  • Brand customization: logo, colors, six typefaces, cover page and terms block
  • Works on phones and tablets with offline editing capability
  • No signup required for basic PDF creation; work saved in browser
  • Password protection for published catalogs on Business plan
What makes it different
  • Built specifically for AEC teams with purpose-built markup and measurement tools
  • Connects to file storage teams already use without requiring file migration
  • Collaboration without requiring accounts from contractors and clients
  • Markup permanently tied to drawings and preserved across revisions
  • One-time desktop license with no subscription required for local PDF tools
  • Free plan includes all six templates and PDF export with no time limit
  • Single source for all sales documents: one product list generates catalogs, line sheets, price lists and order forms
  • Preview and PDF generated from the same layout engine so they match exactly page for page
  • Buyers order by WhatsApp and email directly without needing a checkout or payment processing
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