zetteln

German bureaucracy got you confused? You're not alone – 75% of people in Germany feel overwhelmed by official government language.

zetteln is your personal assistant for navigating the German bureaucracy. Scan letters from the Jobcenter, social welfare office, or immigration office and get a clear explanation – in plain language and in up to 21 languages.

WHAT ZETTELN CAN DO

Understand documents Take a photo of your government letter. zetteln automatically recognizes what it's about and explains the content step by step – no legal jargon. Important deadlines and decisions are highlighted.

Get organized No more paper chaos. zetteln automatically sorts and categorizes your documents. Find everything when you need it.

21 LANGUAGES

Explanations are available in German, English, Arabic, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, Persian, and many more languages.

YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS

zetteln was built with a strict privacy-by-design approach:

• Documents are stored locally on your device – no cloud • Processing on European servers (Finland & Germany) • Automatic deletion after processing • No tracking, no ads, no data sales • Fully GDPR compliant

WHO IS ZETTELN FOR?

For anyone who wants to navigate the German system more easily – whether you're new to Germany, receiving social benefits, a single parent, or simply tired of incomprehensible official letters.

Counseling centers and social workers also use zetteln to better support their clients.

IMPORTANT NOTE

zetteln provides general guidance and uses artificial intelligence for its explanations. The app does not replace legal advice. For important decisions, please contact your local counseling center or a qualified lawyer.

Questions or feedback? Write to us: lena@zetteln.app