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Kernsetzer vs CatalogKite

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Kernsetzer compared with CatalogKite
DetailKernsetzer logo KernsetzerCatalogKite logo CatalogKite
What it doesBook formatting software for self-publishers Product catalog and line sheet maker
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Based inDE IN
Pricing modelPaid Not given
PricingOne-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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