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Kernsetzer compared with QRGlo
DetailKernsetzer logo KernsetzerQRGlo logo QRGlo
What it doesBook formatting software for self-publishers Free QR code generator with customizable design, no sign-up required for static codes
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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: unlimited static QR codes and 3 editable codes with scan stats. Pro monthly $9.9/month, Pro quarterly $21.9/quarter ($7.30 a month, save 26%), Pro yearly $64.9/year ($5.41 a month, save 45%). Pro includes unlimited editable codes, full analytics, AI art up to 100 per day, custom domains, team
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
  • Dynamic QR codes that can be edited after printing without reprinting
  • Scan analytics showing time, location, device, browser, and language data
  • AI-generated artistic QR codes with custom scenes and styles
  • 50+ QR code types for Wi-Fi, menus, contact cards, social profiles, payments and more
  • Customizable design with 22 dot shapes, 117 corner combinations, and logo support
  • Multiple download formats: PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, PDF, EPS up to 4096 px
  • Static codes with no account, no watermark, and no expiration
  • Smart routing rules to send scans to different destinations by country, device, time
  • Team workspaces with roles and API access for Pro users
  • Custom domains for branded short links on Pro 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
  • No sign-up required for static QR codes with unlimited free generation
  • Codes remain functional even after cancellation or hitting limits
  • AI art generation that paints custom designs with QR codes woven inside
  • Scan-checking before download ensures functionality at all sizes and distances
  • Free editable codes with full analytics included in free account tier
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