PreviewKit vs Rotato
Rotato is a 3D mockup and animation tool for macOS, with a web version now in public beta, that turns app designs into photorealistic device renders and looping videos.
Quick comparison
PreviewKit
Rotato
Runs in browser
Yes
Public beta -- native Mac app is the primary product
OS required
None — any modern browser
macOS 11+ (native app); web version in public beta at app.rotato.app
Marketplace export presets
Yes
No -- dimensions are set manually
Deep timeline editing
No
Yes -- full animation timeline, camera control, 3D labels, multiple shadows
Learning curve
Minutes
Moderate -- 3D scene composition means more setup and more control
Pricing
Free · Pro $12/mo or $79/yr · Lifetime $149
One-time purchase: Basic EUR79, Standard EUR89, Premium EUR199 -- 12 months of free updates on Standard/Premium, 6 months on Basic
Where Rotato is the better choice
Rotato is built for full 3D device scenes, with real camera and lighting control, an animation timeline for multi-step reveals, and a library of 30+ devices.
It renders on its own GPU engine up to 8K, exports ProRes and H.264, and has a Figma plugin for pulling designs straight in.
Pricing is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription, which suits people who make a lot of these videos and want to own the tool outright.
Where PreviewKit is the better choice
PreviewKit runs in any browser on any OS -- no Mac and nothing to install.
Export presets are cut to the exact pixel dimensions each marketplace actually requires, so there’s no manual dimension entry or guessing.
For a single finished export -- one video or still, sized right -- it’s faster to get through, with a free plan to try before paying anything.
Which should you pick?
Choose Rotato if you’re an agency or freelancer producing polished, animated product videos regularly, want full control over 3D camera moves and lighting, and don’t mind a learning curve or a Mac requirement.
Choose PreviewKit if you need one correctly-sized still or short clip fast, on whatever computer you’re already using, without learning a 3D tool.
Try PreviewKit free
Unlimited stills, two free video exports, no watermark. See if it fits before you pay for anything.
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