An easier, more reliable alternative to MarkUp

Unlimited users, unlimited canvases, no installation.
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Collect feedback in under 2 minutes
Just paste a link, share it, and watch comments appear. No setup or onboarding needed.
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Supports 10+ formats out of the box
Websites, PDFs, images, videos, Figma, and more. One canvas, any content.
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No login required for clients
Your clients can leave feedback instantly. No accounts, no friction, no confusion.

1000s of companies have switched to Pastel from other tools

Pastel vs Markup

We both do website feedback.
Here’s where we’re different.

Who was it built for?

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Built to be effortless for clients and teams

Pastel is designed to feel invisible. Feedback feels fast, natural, and intuitive – even for clients who’ve never used it before.

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Same idea, but slower and clunkier

MarkUp often feels one step harder. Clients get confused by toolbars, unclear workflows, and feedback that doesn’t always stick.

How does it support team collaboration?

One canvas for clients and teams

Pastel makes it easy for designers, PMs, and clients to collaborate in one shared space. You can keep internal notes private – or open up feedback for everyone.

Limited workflow flexibility

MarkUp supports team comments, but lacks polish – no private comments, no deadline management, and a UI that slows things down.

What types of content can you leave feedback on?

Websites, PDFs, images, videos, Figma – all in one place

Pastel supports over 10 content types out of the box. Whether you're reviewing a webpage, a promo video, or a Figma mockup – one link works across all of them.

Covers the basics – but that’s it

MarkUp supports websites and a few other formats. For teams working across multiple media types, it often means jumping between tools or using clunky workarounds.

“Pastel handles everything we need to review. No switching tabs, no chasing feedback across five tools. It’s the only platform we’ve found that actually supports how we work.”

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John Borthwick
Owner, Click Agency

Which tools does it integrate with?

Plays nicely with your whole stack

From Jira and Trello to Slack and Asana – Pastel connects seamlessly with the tools your team already uses. No setup friction. Just connect and go.

Basic integrations, fewer options

MarkUp has some integrations, but teams often run into limits – fewer connection points, and more manual work to bridge workflows.

How fast and easy is it to get started?

Live in 30 seconds, no setup needed

There’s no software to install, no user accounts to create, and no onboarding required. Just paste a link and you’re ready to collect feedback – even from clients seeing it for the first time.

Also fast, but not always reliable

Some websites don’t load correctly. Clients often ask "Why is this different from the original website?"

Pricing Value

Get more features for less

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Fewer revisions, happier clients, more time saved.

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Clients leave feedback instantly, no training

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Internal + client feedback in one canvas

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One round of clear comments instead of 10 back-and-forth

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Export comments to your favourite PM tools

Starts at $0, built to grow with you

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Expensive to get started, less reliable

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Clients ask how to leave comments

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Pages don’t always load – have to resend links

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Multiple revisions due to unclear feedback

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Missing key features like private comments or deadlines

$79/mo

Features that make Pastel smoother, smarter, and easier

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Private comments

Keep internal notes hidden from clients – no need for separate tools.

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Feedback deadlines

Set clear due dates to get feedback on time, every time.

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Pause commenting

Lock canvases when feedback is done – avoid scope creep

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No account switching

Switch between internal/ client views in one click – no logouts needed

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Multi-format support

Leave feedback on videos, PDFs, images, and websites – all in one canvas.

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No setup required

Share a link, start collecting feedback instantly – no install or login.

Switching from MarkUp to Pastel is easy because…

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No installation needed

Just paste a website link into Pastel - you're live instantly. No browser extensions. No setup required.

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No client logins required

Clients leave comments right away. No need to create accounts or get onboarded.

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Works on day one

Nothing to learn, nothing to explain. Even first-time users know exactly where to click.

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All formats supported

Websites, PDFs, images, videos - drop anything into Pastel and start collecting feedback in seconds.

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Share one link, use it end to end

Use the same canvas for internal and client reviews - with private comments and pause controls when needed.

Not ready to switch?

Test Pastel on just one project. You’ll see the difference

No setup. No onboarding. Just a faster, smoother way to collect feedback from clients.

Share a single link and start commenting instantly

No extensions, no logins, no learning curve

Feedback deadlines and private notes included

Works for websites, PDFs, videos, Figma, and more

All features unlocked - even during your trial

No need to switch tools - just try it on one live project.