Commentful vs Pastel
Pastel alternative. Collect client feedback on the Figma design itself.
Commentful is a Pastel alternative for collecting and acting on feedback about Figma designs. Share a secure browser review link, collect contextual comments, and bring the review closer to the editable source.
Free to install. Includes 10 Pro trials, no credit card required.
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Pastel or Commentful?
Compare the workflow, then choose the tool that fits your next project.
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What you can do with Commentful.
Explore the features behind the workflow, with demonstrations and setup guides.
Collect client feedback without requiring a Figma account.
Send clients a secure browser link where they can review and comment on Figma designs. They do not need a Figma account or license.
- No Figma account required
- Password-protected reviews
- Automatic review versions
Turn scattered Figma comments into prioritized tasks.
Bring scattered Figma comments into a Kanban board, assign the work, and export the backlog for your next review or AI coding session.
- Comment Kanban board
- Priorities and assignees
- CSV, Markdown, and AI-ready exports
Give every stakeholder one browser link to review.
Let stakeholders open a review link in any modern browser, view the selected Figma frames, and leave comments in context.
- Browser-based review
- Frame-level comments
- One link for every reviewer
Try one real project
Bring the workflow into Commentful.
Start with a representative file before changing the team's process.
Commentful ProWhat to check before switching.
Pastel covers websites and other review assets. Commentful’s page here focuses on Figma design feedback; test reviewer access and the change-application workflow instead of assuming every external review asset maps to editable Figma layers.
Read the workflow guide- Start with a client review with a text correction and an image replacement. Choose the frames for review.
- Create and share a secure link.
- Bring the feedback back into Figma. Pastel covers websites and other review assets.
Common questions
What to know before you start.
When should I choose Commentful instead of Pastel?
Designers reviewing Figma frames with clients who do not need a Figma account or license.
When is Pastel a better fit?
Teams reviewing websites, images or PDFs through Pastel’s annotation and share-link workflow.
What should I check before switching?
Pastel covers websites and other review assets. Commentful’s page here focuses on Figma design feedback; test reviewer access and the change-application workflow instead of assuming every external review asset maps to editable Figma layers.
Does Commentful require the client to have a Figma account?
Clients can use the secure browser review link without a Figma account or license. Trial the link with a real reviewer and confirm the selected frames and feedback process before the client round.
Can I try Commentful before upgrading?
Yes. Install Commentful from the Figma Community to use 10 free Pro trials. No credit card required.
Free to install
Try it on your own Figma file.
Use the 10 included Pro trials to check the workflow and output before deciding whether Commentful belongs in your production stack.
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