Document Library Pro vs Kernl ‑ Ingredient Display
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 15, 2026 for Document Library Pro, Oct 14, 2026 for Kernl.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Document Library Pro and $15/month for Kernl.
- Document Library Pro lists 8 features Kernl’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-updates, FAQs, Images.
Head to head
Free
- · 1 document library
- · Email & live chat support
- · Up to 10 documents
Essentials
- · Add unlimited documents
- · All file types supported
- · Create multiple libraries
- · Free setup + email & live chat support
- · Grid, table & folder layouts
- · Search, sort & filter
Advanced
- · Bulk & CSV document import
- · Everything in Essentials
- · Free setup + email & live chat support
- · Lead capture before download
- · Password protection & access control
- · Version control & auto-expiry
Free Plan
- · Tag up to 25 products
- · Up to 15 ingredients
Pro Plan
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited ingredients
- · Unlimited products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureStores with large catalogs have spec sheets, manuals, datasheets and certificates that customers need before they buy. Document Library Pro adds a built-in PDF viewer and searchable, filterable document libraries to a central Documents page, individual products or pages.
Kernl lets merchants display beautiful ingredient libraries directly on product pages. Add images, descriptions, and subtitles to each ingredient, then assign them to any product in your store. When an ingredient changes, every product using it updates automatically, no manual edits needed. Ideal for beauty, skincare, food, and supplement stores that want to show customers exactly what goes into their products.
- Create a central library or add documents to product descriptions
- Organize by category and tag, with search, filters and sorting
- Display any file type for customers to preview or download
- Control access with passwords and lead-capture forms
- Build ingredient libraries with images, descriptions, and subtitles
- Assign ingredients to multiple products with a few clicks
- Edit an ingredient once and all products update automatically
- Responsive, theme-friendly design works on all devices
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Document Library Pro |  Kernl |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Document Library Pro | Kernl |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 4 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Document Library Pro | Kernl |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $15/month | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Document Library Pro | Kernl |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #45(ahead) | #188 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 8, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 5 | 1 |
| Developer | Barn2 Media Limited | Atmosphere Studios |
FAQ
Document Library Pro and Kernl: common questions
- Is Document Library Pro or Kernl cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Document Library Pro and $15/month for Kernl. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Document Library Pro lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-updates, FAQs, Images, Import and export. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 15, 2026 for Document Library Pro, Oct 14, 2026 for Kernl; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 15, 2026 for Document Library Pro, Oct 14, 2026 for Kernl. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.