Pastel alternative for static client sites
Host the preview, collect feedback, and close the revision loop.
PreviewSend combines static preview hosting, account-free comments, AI-ready revision plans, and version-bound sign-off from $7/month.
Competitor details checked against Pastel pricing and product FAQ . Pastel currently lists a Free plan with one active canvas, Pro at $35/month with three active canvases, and a 14-day paid-plan trial. PreviewSend Starter is $7/month; the products host and review sites differently.
The fit
Choose the workflow, not just the feature checklist.
Pastel may be the better fit when its broader collaboration workflow is the priority. PreviewSend is designed for freelancers who want hosting, review, AI handoff, and sign-off around one static client build.
- One service hosts the static candidate and its client-review controls.
- Every comment and approval remains attached to the immutable version the client saw.
- Unresolved feedback becomes a structured prompt for an AI builder or coding tool.
- Reviews can be disabled while the stable hosted URL remains online.
Questions before switching
Is PreviewSend a replacement for every Pastel workflow?
No. Pastel works over existing live websites and offers broader export and collaboration options by plan. PreviewSend is narrower and includes static hosting, AI revision handoff, and version-bound sign-off.
Does PreviewSend have a free plan?
Yes. New owner workspaces receive a 14-day Pro trial, then downgrade to the Free plan unless upgraded. Current limits are shown on the pricing page.
Do clients need accounts?
No. Reviewers enter a display name, and named approvers exchange their private link on PreviewSend without registering an account.