Decalker vs Stencilify
Which to pick for tattoo stencils.
Try Decalker freeTL;DR
Stencilify is EXCLUSIVE specialist in photo-to-stencil. Decalker is COMPLETE AI tattoo suite (stencil + create + mix + try-on + refine + Brand LoRA). For someone who only wants simple stencil, Stencilify may suffice. For someone wanting integrated tool covering ENTIRE studio workflow + training AI on individual style: Decalker.
Stencilify in 30 seconds
Stencilify is web/mobile app specialized in CONVERTING COLORED PHOTO TO TATTOO STENCIL. Typical pricing $5-15/month. Single feature focus — does one thing, does it well. No adjacent features (create with AI, mix, AR preview). No Brand LoRA. Audience: low-mid volume artists who only need stencil core. Tech stack: generic ControlNet + lineart preprocessors. PNG output.
Decalker in 30 seconds
Decalker is COMPLETE suite: stencil core + 4 adjacent features (Create with AI text-to-tattoo, Mix refs, Try on skin, Refine) + Studio plan with self-service Brand LoRA. Skin-physics-aware mode guarantees line weight discipline. PNG + vector SVG + 1:1mm PDF output. Pricing $6 Pro / $20 Studio.
Full head-to-head
| Feature | Decalker | Stencilify |
|---|---|---|
| Photo -> stencil | Yes (5s) | Yes (single focus) |
| Create with AI text | Yes | No |
| Mix 2-5 references | Yes | No |
| Try on skin | Yes | No |
| Refine with text | Yes | No |
| Brand LoRA | Yes (Studio) | No |
| Vector SVG output | Yes (Potrace) | PNG only typically |
| 1:1mm PDF thermal | Yes | Usually no |
| Skin-physics-aware | Yes | No |
| Languages | PT/EN/ES native | EN primarily |
| BR payment | Yes | Stripe (USD) |
| AI Studio Assistant chat | Yes | No |
When to pick Stencilify
Use Stencilify when your stencil volume is very low (1-3/month), you don't need adjacent features, and you have established manual workflow for creating designs (Procreate, Photoshop). For hobby or apprentice testing, single-feature may suffice.
When to pick Decalker
Use Decalker when you want SINGLE tool covering ENTIRE studio workflow: extract stencil + create with AI + mix + try on skin + refine + train AI on YOUR style. Professional artist with 5+/month volume saves a lot vs paying/using 3-4 separate tools. Plus: BR-friendly pricing and no subscription trap.