COMPARISON
Notemark vs Pastel
Two link-based tools with different fallbacks.
Pastel and Notemark start the same way: paste a URL, share a link, and reviewers comment on the live site without an account. They differ when a page will not load, in what else you can review, and in how they price.
The short verdict
Pastel and Notemark start the same way, so the choice turns on what you review and what happens when a page will not load. Pick Pastel if you review images, PDFs and video next to websites. Pick Notemark if your pages sit behind a login or break in a proxy, because it switches to a full-page screenshot without asking every reviewer to install an extension.
Pick Notemark if
- Pages behind a login should switch to a screenshot on their own, with no extension for every reviewer.
- You want tracker integrations on your first paid plan, not only on Team.
- You want 3 active canvases on the free plan.
Where Notemark wins
Each feature below is one where Notemark goes further than Pastel, going by Pastel's own pages.
Screenshot fallback
Pages behind a login or heavy single-page apps switch to a full-page screenshot at 1440 by 900.
Pastel: When a site will not render, the documented fix is IP allowlisting or a Chrome extension every viewer installs.
Where Pastel fits
Pastel is the better pick in these cases.
- You review images, PDFs and video alongside websites.
- You run approvals with deadlines and reminders.
- You want to pause commenting while a round is in progress.
Both Notemark and Pastel cover
- Comments on the live site
- Guest review without signup
- Device viewports
- Tracker and chat integrations
- MCP server for coding agents
- Free plan
Feature by feature
Every Pastel cell comes from Pastel's own pages, checked 2026-10-29.
| Feature | Notemark | Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Comments on the live site | YesPaste a URL. Reviewers pin comments on the live page, and each canvas keeps a snapshot of what they saw. | YesShare a canvas link and comments sit on the live site through Pastel's proxy. |
| Guest review without signup | YesReviewers type a display name and start commenting. Unlimited guests on every plan. | YesUnlimited reviewers comment without an account on every plan. |
| Screenshot fallback | YesPages behind a login or heavy single-page apps switch to a full-page screenshot at 1440 by 900. | PartlyWhen a site will not render, the documented fix is IP allowlisting or a Chrome extension every viewer installs. |
| Device viewports | YesPhone, tablet and desktop presets, plus custom sizes. | YesResponsive tester for mobile, tablet and desktop on every plan. |
| Tracker and chat integrations | YesSlack, Linear, Jira, Asana, GitHub, GitLab, Notion and ClickUp from Solo. Webhooks on Team. | YesTrello, Asana, Jira, ClickUp, Monday, Zapier and webhooks, on the Team plan. |
| MCP server for coding agents | YesClaude Code, Cursor and other MCP editors read and resolve comments. Solo and Team. | YesMCP for Cursor, Claude and ChatGPT to read feedback, make the fix and resolve. |
| Browser extension | PartlyBuilt for Chrome, Edge and other Chromium browsers. Not in the Chrome Web Store yet. | YesChrome only, for sites behind a VPN or that will not load through the proxy. |
| Free plan | Yes1 project, 3 active canvases and unlimited guests. | Yes1 user and 1 active canvas, with unlimited reviewers. |
| Pricing model | Plans by team sizeSolo is one member at a flat price. Team includes 3 members, then $5 per extra member each month. | Plans by team sizePlans are set by users and active canvases. Team charges for each extra user. |
| Lowest paid plan | $14.99 per month, billed monthly | $35 per month, billed monthly |
Questions before you choose
Is Notemark a good alternative to Pastel?
Yes, and the two are close. Both share a link to the live site and let reviewers comment without an account. Notemark switches to a screenshot when a page will not load and puts integrations on its first paid plan. Pastel reviews more file types and has deeper approval tools.
How does Pastel pricing compare with Notemark?
Pastel Pro is $35 per month, billed monthly for 2 users and 3 canvases. Notemark Solo is $14.99 per month, billed monthly for one member with unlimited canvases. Both have a free plan.
Do clients need an account to leave feedback?
Not with either tool. Pastel allows unlimited reviewers without an account. Notemark reviewers type a display name and start commenting.
Sources
Every Pastel claim on this page comes from these public pages, read on 2026-10-29.
- usepastel.com/plansChecked 2026-10-29
- help.usepastel.com/en/articles/8168731-pastel-chrome-extensionChecked 2026-10-29
- usepastel.com/agentsChecked 2026-10-29
- usepastel.comChecked 2026-10-29