Decalker vs Tatslate
Which to pick for tattoo stencils.
Try Decalker freeTL;DR
Tatslate is mobile single-feature stencil app. Decalker is complete AI tattoo suite. Decalker wins on features (5 vs 1), languages (PT/EN/ES vs EN), BR payment, Brand LoRA. Tatslate wins on mobile-app convenience for basic stencil only.
Tatslate in 30 seconds
Tatslate is mobile app (iOS primarily) focused on converting photo to tattoo stencil. Pricing varies, typically $5-15/mo IAP. Audience: artists preferring mobile-first iPad/iPhone workflow. Tech stack: ControlNet preprocessor + threshold filtering. No AR preview, no text generation, no Brand LoRA. Mixed reviews — quality varies by reference photo. EN only.
Decalker in 30 seconds
Decalker is complete AI artist suite (5 features + Brand LoRA Studio plan). Browser-first runs on any device — Win/Mac/iOS/Android via PWA. V2 pipeline with CLAHE preprocessing + Potrace SVG vectorization + skin-physics-aware mode. Multi-language PT/EN/ES native, BR payment, $6 Pro / $20 Studio.
Full head-to-head
| Feature | Decalker | Tatslate |
|---|---|---|
| Photo -> stencil | Yes (5s) | Yes (focus) |
| Quality pipeline | CLAHE + Potrace + skin-physics | Generic ControlNet |
| Vector SVG output | Yes (1:1mm) | PNG only |
| 1:1mm PDF thermal | Yes | Usually no |
| Text -> design | Yes (Create with AI) | No |
| Brand LoRA | Yes (Studio) | No |
| Mix references | Yes | No |
| Refine with text | Yes | No |
| Platform | Browser + PWA | iOS app |
| Languages | PT/EN/ES native | EN only |
| BR payment | PIX + card | Apple IAP |
| Skin-physics-aware | Yes | No |
When to pick Tatslate
Use Tatslate when you only do basic stencil, are already in iOS ecosystem, and don't need adjacent features (create with AI, mix, AR, Brand LoRA). Single-feature mobile may suffice for apprentice or hobbyist.
When to pick Decalker
Use Decalker when you want SINGLE tool covering ENTIRE studio workflow: stencil + create + mix + AR + refine + Brand LoRA + AI Assistant chat. Multi-platform via browser. Multi-language + BR payment. Transparent pricing no subscription trap.