A Pastel alternative that runs on the real site
Pastel lets you paste a URL and collect comments through its proxy, with no code to install. VibeVaults runs on the site itself through one script tag, so clients pin feedback on the page as it really runs, and you reply in real time.
Choose VibeVaults if…
You run a small studio with several client builds on the go. You are happy to paste one script tag, and you want clients pinning feedback on the real site with console logs attached.
Choose Pastel if…
You want to paste a link and start with nothing to install, you need simple approvals, or you want a free plan for occasional reviews.
See it, don't take our word for it
The whole pitch is simplicity, so here is exactly what your clients and your team see.
VibeVaults vs Pastel: the facts, side by side
Prices shown for monthly billing. Competitor pricing and plans checked November 2026.
| Feature | VibeVaults | Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | $35/mo (free plan exists) |
| Client setup | Invite link, no account, no extension | Shared link, no account |
| Console logs captured | ||
| Native integrations (Jira, Trello, GitHub…) | On roadmap | Trello, Asana, Jira, ClickUp on Team ($119/mo) |
| Projects included | 10 on Starter ($29/mo); unlimited on Pro | 3 canvases on Pro; unlimited on Team |
| Team members included | 3 on Starter; 10 on Pro ($49/mo) | 2 on Pro; 5 on Team ($119/mo) |
| AI agent access (MCP) | ||
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days, no card |
Where Pastel is the better choice
We would rather be honest than oversell. Pastel genuinely wins on these, and if you need them, use it.
- Nothing to install: paste a URL and share the link.
- Approvals, included even on the Free plan.
- A free plan with 1 user and 1 canvas.
- Project-tool integrations on its Team plan, where VibeVaults has none yet.
- Feedback deadlines and comment assignment.
Where VibeVaults wins
It runs on the real site
Pastel layers comments on your website through its proxy. VibeVaults is one script tag on the site itself, so the widget runs inside the real page your visitors get.
More projects at a lower entry price
VibeVaults Starter is $29/month with 10 projects. Pastel Pro is $35/month with 3 canvases and 2 users, while VibeVaults Starter has 3 team members.
Console logs on every plan
VibeVaults captures console logs with the screenshot and browser context on every plan, so bug reports arrive with developer context. We found no console capture when we tried Pastel.
A real-time conversation on the live site
Each piece of feedback opens a live thread on the exact spot, and you reply in real time in the same widget the client is using.
We are early, and we will not fake reviews. Honestly: the reaction we hear most on demo calls is how clean the interface feels, and that it is live on a real site in about 30 seconds. Named customer stories are coming as our founding cohort goes live.
Simple pricing, unlimited clients
Every plan includes unlimited clients and unlimited feedback. No per-seat client fees, ever.
Starter
For freelancers getting started
- 1 workspace
- 10 projects
- 3 team members
- Unlimited feedback & clients
- Real-time chat
- AI agent access (MCP)
- VibeVaults branding on widget
Pro
RecommendedFor growing teams and agencies
- 3 workspaces
- Unlimited projects
- 10 team members
- Unlimited feedback & clients
- Real-time chat
- AI agent access (MCP)
- Team collaboration & role-based access
- Public dashboard for stakeholders
- No branding on widget
Business
For agencies at scale
- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited workspaces
- Unlimited team members
- Priority support
14-day free trial · No credit card required
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VibeVaults vs Feedbucket
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Pastel alternative FAQ
( 01 )Is VibeVaults a good Pastel alternative?
Yes, if you can add one script tag and want feedback on the real site, with real-time threads and console logs on every plan. Pastel is the stronger choice if you want nothing to install, a free plan, or approvals.
( 02 )Do my clients need an account or a browser extension?
No. Clients click a single invite link, once per device, and the widget appears on the site. They never create an account or install an extension, and uninvited visitors see nothing because VibeVaults is invite-only by design.
( 03 )Do I need to install anything?
Yes, one script tag on the site. That is the main difference from Pastel, which needs no code. In return the widget runs on the real page, and we can set it up with you.
( 04 )Does VibeVaults have approvals like Pastel?
Not as a dedicated step. Today you track each item with a status in the dashboard. If formal client sign-off is essential, Pastel already offers approvals.
( 05 )Can I try VibeVaults for free?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required, and you can have the widget live on a real project in about 30 seconds.
See if VibeVaults fits your feedback rounds
14-day free trial. No credit card. Unlimited clients on every plan.