Looking for a free Pastel alternative? Pastel is a polished but paid platform for agency client reviews. Below are the strongest free or freemium options for visual feedback on live websites in 2026.
MarkLayer is the only fully free, open-source Pastel alternative. Chrome extension, real-time live cursors, link-based sharing, no account. Markup.io covers similar ground but has no free plan ($79/month). PageProofer and BugHerd are paid alternatives.
Free, open-source Chrome extension. Real-time visual annotation on any live webpage, with live cursors and link-based sharing. No account, no paywall.
Best for: Anyone who needs the core Pastel use case for free.
Project-based review platform from Ceros. Covers similar ground; no free plan, Pro is $79/month.
Best for: Teams that want managed project workspaces with unlimited users.
Visual feedback for staging sites. Paid, with a free trial.
Best for: Teams comfortable on a paid SaaS plan.
Visual bug tracker with full workflow tooling. Paid only.
Best for: QA-heavy teams who need a Kanban + integrations.
MarkLayer is free, requires no sign-up, and works on any webpage. Recipients of your share links don't need to install anything.
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