BugHerd tracks bugs for your dev team. Drafty gets sign-off from your client.
Both let a reviewer pin a comment on the exact spot. The difference is who you're building for. BugHerd captures browser metadata, integrates with Jira, and turns feedback into tasks on a Kanban board — it's built for dev/QA cycles. Drafty is built for the earlier moment: sharing a mockup, a proposal, or a PDF with a client who won't install anything, and getting their notes pinned to the exact spot.
Drafty vs BugHerd
An honest, capability-by-capability look — including where BugHerd is the better pick.
| What your client needs | Drafty |  BugHerd |
|---|---|---|
| Client comments with no install on either side | ||
| Works on docs, PDFs, Figma exports, and live sites | websites + uploads | |
| Nothing embedded in the client's site — just a link | ||
| Anchored, threaded comments — reply, resolve, reopen | ||
| Searchable library of every artifact you've shared | ||
| Claude reads the thread and ships the fix on the same link | ||
| Free to start — no card required | ||
| Built-in Kanban board + PM integrations (Jira, Asana, ClickUp) | ||
| Auto-captures browser, OS, and console metadata per comment | ||
| Video screen-recording on any annotation |
How it works
Share a link — no snippet, no setup
Drop a doc, PDF, or live URL into Drafty and copy the link. Your client opens it on their laptop or phone. Nothing is installed on either side — no extension for them, no JS snippet on the site.
They pin a note on the exact element
Your client clicks any heading, paragraph, or image and types. The comment anchors right to that spot — no "the thing near the top left" — and the thread is live for everyone on the link.
Claude ships the fix on the same URL
Read the pinned comments in your terminal. Claude makes the change and pushes a new version at the same link. The client sees the update; the thread resolves. No re-uploading the file, no new email chain.
Why people switch
- Client's IT policy blocks browser extensions — feedback goes to email instead
- BugHerd's JS snippet needs security approval before you can touch the staging site
- The feedback loop ends with a list of tasks — you still make every change by hand
- Zero-install guest commenting via a public link — Every stakeholder comments from any browser, on mobile or desktop, in one tap
- Nothing embedded — the artifact lives on Drafty's link — No approval chain, no cleanup checklist at launch, nothing left on the client's codebase
- Claude reads the thread and pushes a versioned fix — The note becomes the edit; a new version lands on the same URL
Who it's for
Send the brand proposal as a link. The client marks the exact concept they want — not a vague reply-all to your email.
The deliverable is the link. Your client reacts inline on their phone between meetings — it looks like your work, not a third-party tool.
Share the spec doc before you write a line. Reviewers leave notes on the exact requirement — no account, no subscription.
Questions
- What is the main difference between Drafty and BugHerd?
- BugHerd is a bug-tracking tool for dev and QA teams — it captures browser metadata, turns comments into Kanban tasks, and integrates with Jira and Asana via a JS snippet on the site. Drafty is for designer-to-client sign-off: share a link to any artifact, your client comments on the exact spot, and Claude can ship the fix on the same URL. No install on either side.
- Does BugHerd require a browser extension or code on the site?
- Yes. BugHerd works via either a JavaScript snippet embedded in the site's <head> or a browser extension. Both methods require setup before a reviewer can comment. Drafty requires neither — the artifact lives on the link you share.
- Can I use BugHerd to collect feedback on a PDF or a Figma file?
- BugHerd lets you upload PDFs, images, and Figma prototype files to its Deliverables section. The difference is that the file must be uploaded into BugHerd first. Drafty works the same way for docs and PDFs, and also lets you point at any live URL without embedding anything.
- Does BugHerd work on mobile?
- The extension-based workflow doesn't work on mobile browsers — clients have to switch to desktop. The JS-snippet path renders on mobile, but BugHerd's interface is primarily designed for desktop use. Drafty is built for both — reviewers can pin notes from any phone in one tap.
- When does BugHerd win over Drafty?
- If your team runs a QA or bug-triage cycle that needs browser metadata (OS, screen size, console errors), Kanban task management, and two-way Jira or Asana syncing, BugHerd is the right tool. It's built for dev team workflows. Drafty focuses on the earlier moment — client sign-off before the dev cycle begins.
- How much does BugHerd cost compared to Drafty?
- BugHerd's Standard plan starts at $50/month for five team members, with no free plan. Drafty is free to start — you can publish a canvas and collect guest comments with 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.