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Kernsetzer vs Diagram Smith

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Kernsetzer compared with Diagram Smith
DetailKernsetzer logo KernsetzerDiagram Smith logo Diagram Smith
What it doesBook formatting software for self-publishers Free online tools for flowcharts, charts, diagrams and timelines with no sign-up
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
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: no account required, all diagram and chart makers, PNG/SVG/PDF export, no watermark. Pro: Monthly $9.99 a month, Yearly $99.99 a year with 7-day free trial, Lifetime $239.99 once. Euro area: €10.99 a month, €109.99 a year, €259.99 once (VAT included).
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
  • Flowchart and process diagram maker with canvas and text-to-diagram modes
  • Text-to-diagram tools for UML, ER and sequence diagrams
  • Chart tools: pie chart, line graph, gauge and Sankey diagram
  • Automatic diagram layout from typed text
  • Export to PNG, SVG and PDF without watermark
  • Share diagrams with share links
  • Pro: editable .drawio export and vector PDF
  • Pro: multi-page documents and layers
  • Diagram checks for unlabelled branches and dead ends
  • Works on phone and computer
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
  • Completely free with no account required and no watermark on exports
  • Nothing uploaded: all work stays on your device in your browser
  • Results computed by the same tested code, not manually typed
  • Multiple export formats: PNG at 4 sizes, SVG and PDF
  • Converts between formats: Mermaid to draw.io, SQL to ER, Visio to flowchart
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