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Shotlingo vs Kernsetzer

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Shotlingo compared with Kernsetzer
DetailShotlingo logo ShotlingoKernsetzer logo Kernsetzer
What it doesBrowser editor for localizing App Store and Google Play screenshots in 40+ languages without redesigning Book formatting software for self-publishers
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given DE
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 100 translations/day, 3 projects, 10 pages each, 1 full export per day. Pro: $9/month with unlimited translations and exports. Plus: $19/month adds App Store Connect upload. Studio: $39/month for agencies with unlimited projects. Yearly billing saves 17%. 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
  • Automatic text translation to 40+ languages with AI
  • 693 device mockup variants across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android
  • Text expansion calculator to preview how text sizes change per language
  • Translation memory that syncs across devices
  • Glossary for brand names and do-not-translate terms
  • Formality settings matching grammar rules per language
  • Export at exact App Store and Google Play pixel dimensions
  • Export in PNG, JPEG or WebP formats as single ZIP by language
  • Direct upload to App Store Connect on Plus and Studio plans
  • MCP server for AI coding agents to create and render projects
  • 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 account or card required to start designing, translating and exporting
  • All 41 languages backed by written market playbooks with text-expansion and font-fallback data
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
  • Images never sent to AI models; only text translated; saved projects secured to account in Cloudflare R2
  • 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)19 +4 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)180
Citation Flow (Majestic)270
Referring domains (Majestic)960

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