# Best Pastel alternative when an agent is in the loop

> Pastel makes share-a-link annotation feel instant for clients. Its MCP server lets agents resolve comments. ReviseMy adds what comes after: intent on every mark, before/after evidence, and a verified state only you can set.

Page: https://revisemy.com/alternatives/pastel

## Why people look for a Pastel alternative

- Comments need intent (must fix, nit, keep this) so the agent knows what matters, not just free text.
- You review agent UI, slides, or email HTML as often as live marketing sites.
- You want authoritative owner marks vs guest suggestions vs optional AI hints.
- Multi-pass agent work needs before/after evidence and human verification.

## What to look for

- Share-link friction for non-technical reviewers
- Whether an agent can consume the feedback without a human retyping tickets
- Coverage beyond live websites (screenshots, PDF, HTML)
- Clear separation of suggestions vs decisions

## Worth a look

### Marker.io

Live-site visual bug reporting with rich browser context into existing PM tools.

Best for: Bug reports that need console logs, session replay and Jira/Linear sync.

- Browser and technical metadata
- PM tool destinations
- Production bug reporting workflows

## When to keep Pastel

- Keep Pastel for client proofing across video, images and PDFs, or when a resolved comment is all the sign-off you need.
- Use ReviseMy when the agent should open the review itself and you want to verify each fix against a before/after.
- You can keep Pastel for marketing-site client rounds and ReviseMy for agent-built product UI.
- If export to Asana or Jira is the success metric, Pastel (or Marker.io or Lucidly) may fit better.

## Questions

### Is ReviseMy as easy for clients as Pastel?

Reviewers open a secret link and mark — no MCP, no ReviseMy account. Guest links are suggestions-only. Setup complexity sits with the person connecting the agent.

### Does ReviseMy annotate live DOM elements like Pastel?

ReviseMy marks regions on captured screenshots (including URL capture). It is capture-based, not a live DOM overlay product.

### Can I use both?

Yes. Pastel for classic client website rounds; ReviseMy when an agent owns the implementation pass.