The all-in-one Pastel alternative
UX Peeker vs Pastel
Looking for a Pastel alternative? Both tools let you leave pinned comments directly on a live website, so reviewers point at issues instead of describing them. The real difference is shape: Pastel is a design-feedback tool that reviews many content types (websites, images, PDFs) and pushes work into your project tools via integrations. UX Peeker keeps the whole loop in one workspace — commenting on live sites and web apps, screen + voice recording, a built-in task board, and a no-login client portal.
What is UX Peeker?
UX Peeker is an all-in-one review workspace for live websites and web apps. You pin comments on the live page, record your screen and voice, and every comment automatically becomes a task on a built-in Kanban board. Clients review through a no-login portal, and any task deep-links back to its exact pin.
What is Pastel?
Pastel (usepastel.com) is a visual feedback tool for leaving comments on live websites, images, PDFs, and other content. Guests can comment with no login, it tests responsiveness across screen sizes, and it pushes feedback into external project tools through integrations rather than a built-in board. It is SOC 2 certified.
Feature comparison
| Feature | UX Peeker | Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Pin comments on a live website | ||
| Guest / no-login commenting for clients | ||
| Responsive breakpoint review | ||
| Review design files, PDFs & images | No | |
| Built-in Kanban task board | No | |
| Turn comments into tasks | Built-in | Via integrations |
| Screen + voice recording on feedback | No | |
| Review live web apps | Verify | |
| Deep-link from a task back to its pin | No | |
| Integrations with external PM tools | No | |
| Free plan | Limited |
We only mark a ✓ where we've verified it. Cells labelled "Verify" are Pastel features we haven't independently confirmed — please check Pastel's current site, as products change.
The key differences
Design feedback vs the build loop
Pastel shines for design review across many content types — websites, images, PDFs, mood boards. UX Peeker focuses specifically on live websites and web apps, and on closing the loop after the comment: recording, a built-in board, and tasks that link back to the pin.
Built-in tasks vs integrations
Pastel converts comments into tasks by integrating with tools like Trello or Asana — great if you already live there. UX Peeker has its own Kanban board built in, so feedback becomes trackable work without a second tool (or a second subscription).
Recording
UX Peeker includes screen + voice recording on feedback; Pastel's public feature set does not list screen recording.
Pricing
As of mid-2026, Pastel offers a limited free plan (around 1 user / 1 project) and paid plans from roughly $35/month (2 users), with a 14-day trial. UX Peeker has a free plan and paid tiers from $19/month. Always confirm current pricing on each site.
Where Pastel is strong
- Reviews many content types beyond live sites — images, PDFs, design files, mood boards.
- Clean, well-known commenting experience with a strong reputation.
- SOC 2 certified, with integrations into popular project tools.
Which should you pick?
Choose UX Peeker if…
Teams and agencies reviewing live websites and web apps who want commenting, recording, tasks, and a client portal in one place — and a free plan to start.
Choose Pastel if…
Teams whose review spans design files, PDFs, and images as much as live sites, and who already use a project tool they want feedback to flow into.