Free Pastel Alternative

Why switch from Pastel?

Pastel specializes in live website feedback — you paste a URL and annotate directly on the live page. That's great for website reviews, but if you work with static images, mockups, or video, Pastel doesn't fit. Reviewer handles images and videos with pin annotations and A/B comparisons.

How Reviewer compares

Image and video focus. Pastel captures live websites. Reviewer handles static images (PNG, JPG, WebP) and videos (MP4, MOV) — perfect for mockups, social graphics, and design deliverables.
A/B comparison mode. Upload two design variations and let reviewers compare side by side. Pastel doesn't offer this.
No signup required. Pastel requires accounts for collaborators on paid plans. Reviewer lets anyone review with just a link.

What Reviewer doesn't do

Reviewer works with uploaded images and videos — it doesn't capture or annotate live websites like Pastel does. If you specifically need to review live web pages in the browser, Pastel is the better fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reviewer the same type of tool as Pastel?

Not exactly. Pastel is for live website feedback. Reviewer is for image and video feedback. They solve different problems — use Pastel for web page reviews and Reviewer for design mockups and visual assets.

Can I review website mockups with Reviewer?

Yes — export your mockups as images, upload to Reviewer, and share for feedback. You get pin annotations and approval workflows that Pastel doesn't offer for static images.

Is Reviewer free?

Completely free. No plans, no user limits, no project caps. Upload your designs and start collecting feedback immediately.