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FlowViz vs Kernsetzer

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FlowViz compared with Kernsetzer
DetailFlowViz logo FlowVizKernsetzer logo Kernsetzer
What it doesFree live Mermaid diagram editor with no signup required Book formatting software for self-publishers
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Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingNot given One-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark.
Key features
  • Live preview as you type
  • 21 diagram types including flowcharts, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, git graph, mindmap and timeline
  • Two-way editing for flowcharts
  • SVG and PNG export
  • Share diagrams as URLs with embedded diagram content
  • Built-in template picker and cheatsheet
  • No account or signup required
  • Works entirely in browser with local storage
  • Open Mermaid Live Editor links
  • Mermaid v11 syntax support
  • Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
  • Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
  • Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
  • Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
  • Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
  • German language typography support
  • Works offline without requiring an account
  • Custom theme saving in licensed version
What makes it different
  • No signup, paywall, or data collection required
  • Diagrams stay in your browser's local storage by default
  • Two-way editing that updates code when you edit the canvas
  • Live preview with no render button required
  • Clean SVG export for professional use in docs and slides
  • Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
  • Professional typography handling for both English and German
  • Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
  • One-time purchase model instead of subscription
  • Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 −4 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)270
Referring domains (Majestic)760

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