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Kernsetzer vs Iconaut

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Kernsetzer compared with Iconaut
DetailKernsetzer logo KernsetzerIconaut logo Iconaut
What it doesBook formatting software for self-publishers 2,615 icons for React, Figma and SVG, optically tuned at every size
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Based inDE NL
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: 1,263 icons in 27 categories with line, solid and duotone styles. Single: $49 one-time for 2,615 icons with multi-select and bulk export. Team: $129 one-time for 5 seats. Enterprise: $349 one-time for unlimited seats. All paid plans include lifetime updates.
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
  • Three styles: line, solid and duotone from one shared shape
  • Native size fits at 16, 20 and 24px with optical tuning per size
  • React package with tree-shakeable components
  • Figma plugin with search, customization and multi-select
  • SVG export with live controls for size, stroke, corners and color
  • Bulk export and ZIP download for multiple icons
  • GitHub repository with all free icons as plain SVG files
  • Figma library file with components and variants
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
  • Optical corrections tuned at each size so small icons stay sharp
  • One-time purchase with lifetime updates, no subscription
  • Free set is frozen free and published under MIT license
Community votes01
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Trust Flow (Majestic)00
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