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Spec score 8.5 #4 of 27 in Mockup Libraries

What it is

Rotato creates 3D mockup images and videos by showing app and web designs on device screens. Its library includes more than 30 device mockups, covering phones, tablets, laptops, desktops and websites, and it accepts more than 50 image and video formats. An animation timeline with keyframes supports device animations. A free Figma plugin can render designs as 3D mockups and place 4K renders in Figma. Rotato describes 4K video export at 60fps and ProRes 4444 export with alpha channels. It says designs remain on the user's hard drive rather than being sent to a server, and describes the product as offline-first. Rotato offers a free plan and trial, and says all features can be tried free without a credit card. Paid plans are each listed at $69, paid once: Basic includes phone mockups and no templates; Standard includes 30+ mockup devices and 18 premium video templates; Premium includes 100 premium video templates and 30+ devices. The desktop app requires macOS; a public browser beta is described as Rotato for Windows.

Spec sheet

What it does
Rotato places screenshots, screen recordings, and website designs into photorealistic 3D device scenes and renders still images or videos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Product
Rotato creates 3D mockup images and movies using users’ app and web designs on device screens.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Audience
Rotato says it is built for designers, product managers and developers showcasing their work.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Privacy
Rotato says designs remain as files on the user's hard drive and are not sent to a server.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Support
Product support is offered through [email protected] and a Help Center covering workflows, exporting, licensing, and troubleshooting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Headquarters
Zurich, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · rotato.app
Founded
2019Read 28 Sep 2026 · rotato.app
Analytics and subprocessors
The privacy policy names Mixpanel, PostHog, Amplitude, Google Workspace, Paddle, Supabase, and self-hosted Metabase as service providers or systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Animation
Rotato includes an animation timeline with keyframes for creating device animations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Animation timeline
Its timeline animates camera, devices, screen contents, text, and images with keyframes and easing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Company history
Founder Morten Just left Google in 2019 to establish Rotato and build its Mac application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Company ownership
Rotato is fully owned by Otato GmbH, registered in Zurich, Switzerland.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Company size and funding
The company says it is headquartered in Zurich, has more than 250,000 installs, is entirely self-funded, and is profitable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Developer CLI
The Mac app includes a local command-line tool that inspects .rotato projects, replaces screen media or overlays, and queues snapshot or movie renders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Developer documentation
Rotato publishes a machine-readable discovery index, an Agent Skill, CLI help, and Help Center guidance for automation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Device library
The product includes more than 30 hand-built phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop models.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Export formats
Documented outputs include PNG, JPG, GIF, TIFF, WebP, AVIF, H.264, HEVC, ProRes 4444, image sequences, and Lottie JSON.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Exports
Rotato describes 4K video export at 60fps and ProRes 4444 export with alpha channels.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Figma integration
The free Figma plugin renders selected frames into 3D devices, supports exploded layers, and can place 4K renders directly in Figma.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Free access
Rotato says users can try all features for free forever without a credit card.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Import formats
Documented imports include many video codecs, common and RAW image formats, audio formats, Figma or Sketch content, and Rotato project files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Licence
The EULA grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence and prohibits reverse engineering, redistribution, and sublicensing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Limit: Figma and Android alignment
A Product Hunt reviewer reported that the Figma plugin was very slow and that dragged images aligned incorrectly on Android mockups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · producthunt.com
Limit: message and caption design
ScreenFast's review says Rotato presents an existing interface but does not write captions, plan a screenshot sequence, or create the product message.Read 15 Oct 2026 · screenfast.app
Limit: recording workflow
Screenify Studio's comparison says Rotato does not record screens and lacks captions, audio, and trimming, requiring another application for those tasks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · screenify.studio
Local processing
The Mac app processes designs and renders locally and says creative files are not uploaded to Rotato's cloud or other computers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Mockup library
The product includes more than 30 device mockups, including phones, laptops and desktops.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Notable limit
The pricing page says Basic includes phone mockups only and no templates.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Notable release
The October 7, 2026 release added individual device animation, a CLI for AI-agent scripting, 2D text and images, multiple audio clips, a path-tracing renderer, and nine new devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Offline use
Rotato describes itself as offline-first and says nothing is shipped to the cloud.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Phone capture
A USB-connected iPhone can be mirrored or captured inside Rotato, with presentation-style battery, clock, and network indicators.Read 15 Oct 2026 · preview.rotato.app
Platform availability
The desktop app requires macOS, and Rotato also offers a public browser beta described as Rotato for Windows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Praise: 3D animation control
Screenify Studio's comparison credits Rotato with a full timeline, camera keyframes, lens controls, reflections, shadow styles, transparent backgrounds, and 8K export.Read 15 Oct 2026 · screenify.studio
Praise: professional output
A Product Hunt reviewer said Rotato produced a highly professional demo video at a fraction of traditional production cost.Read 15 Oct 2026 · producthunt.com
Praise: repeated use
Another Product Hunt reviewer said every video they made used Rotato and that viewers repeatedly asked how it was made.Read 15 Oct 2026 · producthunt.com
Public API status
Rotato says its supported automation interface is the local CLI and that hosted APIs and MCP integrations are not yet available.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Rating on Capterra
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Product Hunt
4.8 out of 5 from 12 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · producthunt.com
Rating on Software Advice
No rating from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Refund policy
The checkout page offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for Rotato Pro.Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Rendering
Rotato supports still and video output up to 8K, including transparent and lossless formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Scene styling
Users can customize backgrounds, reflections, shadows, depth of field, virtual camera controls, and clay styles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Security certification
Rotato states that it is not officially security certified.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
System requirements
The Mac app requires macOS 11 or newer and is described as working on Macs purchased around 2015 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Templates and store assets
The app provides scene and video templates, App Store screenshot sizing, and batch screenshot workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Windows availability
Windows users access Rotato through the browser-based Rotato Web product rather than a native Windows installer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · app.rotato.app

Plans and prices

Basic $69, paid once One-time payment All phone mockups · no templates · 6 months of updates Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Premium $69, paid once One-time payment 100 premium video templates · 30+ mockup devices · multi-device scenes · 2D images and text · 50+ in-app video templates · 2 premium website templates · 12 months of updates Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Standard $69, paid once One-time payment 30+ mockup devices · multi-device scenes · 2D images and text · 18 premium video templates · 12 months of updates Read 9 Oct 2026 · rotato.app
Basic $79, paid once one-time lifetime license phone mockups only · six months of updates Read 15 Oct 2026 · gappsy.com
Standard $89, paid once one-time lifetime license 30+ device library · 4K export · 12 months of updates Read 15 Oct 2026 · gappsy.com
Premium $199, paid once one-time lifetime license full template library · 8K export · ProRes4444/HEVC · Figma plugin · clay mode Read 15 Oct 2026 · gappsy.com
Rotato Web Monthly Price not published monthly subscription; cancel anytime all templates and devices · unlimited image exports without watermark · unlimited video exports without watermark · 2K video exports Read 15 Oct 2026 · app.rotato.app
Rotato Web Yearly Price not published yearly subscription; cancel anytime all templates and devices · unlimited image exports without watermark · unlimited video exports without watermark · 2K video exports Read 15 Oct 2026 · app.rotato.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • More than 30 mockup devices across several categories
  • Supports more than 50 image and video formats
  • Free Figma plugin places 4K renders in Figma
  • Exports 4K video at 60fps and ProRes 4444
  • Designs stay on the user's hard drive

Limits

  • Basic includes phone mockups only
  • Basic includes no templates
  • Desktop app requires macOS
  • Paid plans each cost $69 as a one-time purchase

Who it suits

Rotato suits designers, product managers and developers who want to present app or web work in device mockups. Its keyframe animation, Figma plugin and export options may also fit teams preparing visual materials.

Verdict

Rotato combines device mockups, animation and Figma rendering for presenting app and web designs. Check the plan inclusions carefully: Basic is limited to phone mockups, while Standard and Premium list broader device and template options.

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