Pastel is for agencies on a deadline. Drafty's for your next client handoff.
Send the client a link to the brief, the mockup, or the live page. They pin a note to the exact spot — no account, no 72-hour clock running down. Whether you designed it in Figma, built it in Webflow, or wrote it in Notion.
The feedback you're getting today
Scattered across iMessage and Slack — every note a guess at which version, which element.
Every message here is a comment that belonged on the artifact. In Drafty they tap the exact spot and the note pins there — threaded, on one link that's always the current version. No “which one,” no screenshots, no “FINAL.html.”
Drafty vs Pastel
What each is actually built for — so you pick by the reviewer you're sending it to.
| What your client needs | Drafty |  Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Client comments with no account | ||
| Permanent link — no 72-hour window | ||
| Threaded reply, resolve, reopen | ||
| Works on any artifact (doc, PDF, Figma export, live site) | websites + PDFs | |
| Searchable library of every past artifact | ||
| Claude reads the feedback and ships the fix | ||
| Auto-captures browser, OS, screen resolution per comment |
How it works
Share a link that never closes
Drafty turns your artifact into a page anyone can open — on desktop or phone. Send it once. No expiry, no re-sending when the clock runs out.
They pin a note to the exact word
Your client clicks any element and leaves a comment anchored right there. Not "the section near the top" — the exact heading, sentence, or button.
The fix ships on the same link
Claude reads the thread in your terminal and pushes a new version to the same URL. The client sees the updated artifact without a new link.
Why people switch
- Pastel's 72-hour window expires mid-review — client has to re-open a new link
- Comments pile up with no way to reply, resolve, or track status
- $29/user/month makes no sense when it's just you and the client
- Permanent canvas link — One URL for the whole project lifetime
- Threaded resolve and reopen — Every note has a clear open or closed status
- Guest commenting on a public link — The client comments for free — you pay one plan, not per seat
Who it's for
Share the Figma export or the live Webflow build. The client marks up the exact spot — no Pastel seat needed on their end.
Drop the proposal doc in a canvas. The client annotates inline and you resolve each point as you go — one thread, one link.
Send your v0 prototype to five testers. They each comment as guests — no accounts, no seats, no invoice surprises.
Questions
- Does my client need a Pastel account to comment on Drafty?
- No. They open the link and comment as a guest — no account on either platform. Drafty keeps a guest identity so the thread reads as a real conversation, not anonymous noise.
- What happens when Pastel's 72-hour window closes?
- The canvas locks and the client can no longer add comments. You have to create a new canvas and resend the link — which confuses anyone who bookmarked the original URL. Drafty links stay open permanently.
- Can I collect feedback on a PDF or a design file, not just a website?
- Yes. Drafty works on any artifact — a brand guide PDF, a Figma export, a v0 prototype, or a live site. Pastel focuses primarily on websites and PDFs; Drafty covers any shareable artifact.
- How is Drafty different from Pastel?
- Pastel is built for agencies managing multiple client projects, with browser metadata capture and PM tool integrations. Drafty is built for sending one client a link and getting anchored, threaded feedback — with no seat cost on their end, no expiry on the link, and a Claude agent that can ship the fix.
- Does Pastel capture browser and screen info automatically?
- Yes — that's a genuine Pastel strength. Every comment in Pastel automatically records the reviewer's browser, OS, and screen resolution, which matters for bug tracking on dev projects. Drafty doesn't capture that metadata; the trade-off is threaded discussion and permanent links.
- Is Drafty free to start?
- Yes. You can publish your first canvas and collect guest comments for free, no card required.
Keep exploring
Send your next client a link, not a login.
Free to start. No card. They comment in one click — Claude ships the fix.