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Commentblocks: The visual feedback alternative to Pastel

Create shareable links that clients can use to leave feedback on website projects. Instead of confusing email chains, they simply click to pin comments directly on the page. no signup required.

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Link-based feedback without the constraints

Pastel pioneered the no-install, shareable canvas approach to design feedback. Commentblocks uses the same idea — paste any URL and share a feedback link. No setup. No scripts. But Commentblocks removes Pastel's comment time limits, eliminates minimum team size requirements, and gives unlimited users at every price tier.

Why Commentblocks? 

Commentblocks vs Pastel

Both are no-install, link-based feedback tools. Commentblocks removes Pastel's comment time limits and minimum team size requirements — unlimited users at $29/mo flat.

With Commentblocks
No comment time limits on any plan
Flat $29/mo — unlimited users, unlimited projects
Full mobile feedback in real browsers
Auto-captured metadata (browser, OS, viewport)
Other Competitors
Free plan has 3-day comment window limit
Solo plan $29/mo, Studio plan requires 5 minimum users
Real-time collaboration on shared canvases
Direct Trello export integration
FEATURES

Features that make Commentblocks the best client feedback tool

Everything agencies need to collect visual website feedback, streamlined into one simple link. No client signup, no code installation, just clear actionable comments.

Instant setup

Paste a URL and you're ready. No code, no installation, no complexity.

Visual comments

Your clients point at what they mean. No more "the thing on the left.

No signup needed

Clients click the link and start commenting. Zero friction.

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Password protection

Keep feedback private. Set a password for sensitive client work.

Product comparison
Commentblocks
Product name
Starting price
$29/mo flat
Free ($0) or $29/mo Solo
Code installation
None — proxy-based
None — proxy-based
Comment window
Unlimited (no expiry)
Free plan: 3 days; paid: unlimited
Team pricing
Flat rate, unlimited users
Per-tier, min 5 users on Studio
Exports
Email, shareable links
Trello, canvas share links
The Solution

Why choose Commentblocks?

You send your client a single link. They click it, see the live website, and point at exactly what they mean. Their comment is pinned right there. No signup. No confusion. No translation required.

Single Link Sharing
No Client Signup
Point-and-Click
Instant Clarity

"Commentblocks cut our feedback rounds in half. Clients actually understand how to give feedback now."

Sahim M., Project Manager at Agency

“No more 'what did you mean by that?' emails. Game changer for client projects.”

Martin Westervelt, CEO

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