Pixelay vs OverlayQA
OverlayQA alternative. Check the Figma implementation before the site goes public.
Pixelay is an OverlayQA alternative for the visual comparison step of website QA. Pair a Figma design with a live, staging, local or private webpage and review it with multiple comparison modes.
Free to install. Includes 10 Pro trials, no credit card required.
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OverlayQA or Pixelay?
Compare the workflow, then choose the tool that fits your next project.
Choose your workflow
Pick the tool that fits the job.
See it in practice
What you can do with Pixelay.
Explore the features behind the workflow, with demonstrations and setup guides.
Check live, staging, local, and private websites against Figma.
Compare a Figma design with a live, staging, local, or private website. The site does not need to be publicly accessible for visual QA.
- Live and staging URLs
- Private environment support
- Pre-launch visual QA
Compare the live website directly against its Figma design.
Overlay a Figma design on the corresponding website to spot spacing, alignment, typography, sizing, and implementation differences before launch.
- Design-to-website overlay
- Pixel-level visual QA
- Fast implementation review
See every visual difference in one website QA view.
Switch between overlay, split-screen, difference detection, and four other views as you compare a website with its Figma design.
- Seven comparison modes
- Full-page website review
- Difference highlighting
Try one real project
Bring the workflow into Pixelay.
Start with a representative file before changing the team's process.
Pixelay ProWhat to check before switching.
This comparison covers visual QA, not replacement of a full feedback or issue-tracking system. Test access to your actual local or private environment and keep the same browser state and viewport for reliable comparisons.
Read the workflow guide- Start with a private staging page that requires the team’s normal browser access. Open the target environment.
- Pair it with the Figma design.
- Compare the implementation before public release. This comparison covers visual QA, not replacement of a full feedback or issue-tracking system.
Common questions
What to know before you start.
When should I choose Pixelay instead of OverlayQA?
Designers whose immediate task is checking an implementation against approved Figma frames in a pre-launch environment.
When is OverlayQA a better fit?
Teams wanting OverlayQA’s wider visual testing, bug reporting and client-feedback workflow.
What should I check before switching?
This comparison covers visual QA, not replacement of a full feedback or issue-tracking system. Test access to your actual local or private environment and keep the same browser state and viewport for reliable comparisons.
Does Pixelay replace OverlayQA’s feedback tracking?
Use Pixelay for comparing the implementation against Figma. Keep a feedback or issue tracker for assignment, discussion and resolution when the team needs that process around the visual review.
Can I try Pixelay before upgrading?
Yes. Install Pixelay 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 Pixelay belongs in your production stack.
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