COMPARISON
Tapko vs Pastel
Both tools let clients comment on websites. Tapko is built around zero client friction. Here is how they compare.
| Feature | Tapko | Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Client setup required | Zero | Canvas mode has a learning curve |
| Works on any live website | Yes — one script tag | Primarily for web design review |
| Automatic screenshot | Yes | Yes |
| Browser & OS metadata | Yes | Limited |
| Slack / Jira integrations | Yes | Limited |
| Free plan | 1 project forever free | Trial only |
| Starting price | $49/month | $59/month |
| GDPR compliant | Yes | Yes |
When Tapko is the better fit
Pastel is designed around a canvas-style review experience, which works well for designers reviewing their own work or sharing with design-savvy clients.
Tapko is built for a different scenario: getting bug reports and feedback from clients who are not designers, not technical, and not interested in learning a new tool. A business owner reviewing their new e-commerce site. A marketing manager checking copy on a landing page. A CEO doing a final walkthrough.
For those clients, the canvas interface is too much. Tapko is just a click and a comment on their live website — no new interface to learn at all.
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