Lyba vs Pastel
Pastel is a general-purpose website annotation tool — clients leave sticky-note comments on any live page. Lyba is purpose-built for Framer, with screen-size-aware pins and a dated approval record. Pastel works on any site and integrates with Trello, Asana, and Jira; Lyba is Framer-native, starts cheaper ($19 vs $35/mo), and closes each project with a formal client sign-off.
Lyba and Pastel, side by side
| Feature | Lyba | Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19/mo Pro · $49/mo Agency | Free · $35 · $119 · $450/mo |
| Built for Framer | Yes | No (any website) |
| Form factor | Framer plugin | Browser |
| Client login required | No | No |
| Screen-size-aware pins | Yes (mobile / tablet / desktop) | Not Framer-specific |
| Dated approval / sign-off record | Yes — the core feature | No |
| Integrations | Linear, Slack | Trello, Asana, Jira, Zapier, webhooks |
| Paid entry price | $19/mo | $35/mo |
Pastel details as of June 2026, from usepastel.com. Pricing changes — check the source for the latest.
An honest read
- You collect feedback on non-Framer sites (WordPress, Webflow, custom builds).
- You need canvases that export to Jira, Asana, or Trello.
- You're already standardised on Pastel across a larger team.
- Your client work is in Framer and you want a native plugin.
- You want a lower entry price — $19/mo versus $35/mo.
- You need a dated approval record, not just sticky-note comments.
- You want pins that stay tied to the exact spot and screen size.
Common questions
Is Lyba a good Pastel alternative for Framer sites?
Yes. Pastel is a general website annotation tool that works anywhere; Lyba is built specifically for Framer, with screen-size-aware pins, Framer-CMS awareness, and a dated approval record. For Framer work Lyba is more focused and starts at a lower price.
Is Pastel more expensive than Lyba?
Its paid plans start higher — Pastel's first paid tier is $35/mo and its Team plan is $119/mo (as of June 2026), versus Lyba's $19/mo Pro and $49/mo Agency. Pastel has a free tier; Lyba offers a 14-day trial. See usepastel.com for current pricing.
Does Pastel work on Framer?
Pastel can annotate any live URL, including a Framer site, but it isn't Framer-aware. Lyba installs as a Framer plugin, records the reviewer's screen size on each pin, and understands Framer CMS content.