Pastel
8.1#1 in web annotation toolsFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPastel vs Perusall
What both publish
| Fact | Pastel | Perusall |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2015 |
| Purpose | Pastel collects visual feedback and approvals on websites and other creative work, including PDFs, images, and videos. | Perusall is a social learning platform that turns course content into collaborative conversations and aims to improve learning outcomes through engagement and collaboration. |
| Security | Pastel's privacy policy describes protections including user IDs, passwords, encryption, firewalls, restricted employee access, and security requirements for service providers. | Perusall says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and its system undergoes regular penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. |
| Support | GetApp lists chat and email/help-desk support options for Pastel. | Perusall describes its customer support as human support from its US-based team; Premium institutional licenses include expedited support. |
Pastel plans
- FreeFree
- Free ForeverFree
- Pro$25 a month
- Team$84 a month
- Enterprise$383 a month
Perusall plans
- Free course creationFree
- Student platform access fee$5, paid once
- Institutional license—
Pick Pastel if…
Pastel suits teams and clients who need to comment on websites or creative files together. Its guest access can accommodate reviewers who do not have accounts.
Pick Perusall if…
Perusall suits groups that want to annotate documents together, including reviews with guest participants. It may also fit readers who need to export comments or annotated documents in several formats.