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TrulyFinal vs Pastel
Pastel is built for website review, with a low-friction canvas and simple pricing. TrulyFinal is built for design files and client approvals. The choice depends on whether the studio reviews live websites or print and brand work.
Client experience
| Question | TrulyFinal | Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Client account | No account. The client opens a link and comments. | Reviewers open a canvas and comment without an account. |
| Review surface | PDF and image proofs, with page thumbnails and zoom. | Live websites and other content on a review canvas. |
| Approval | Approve or request changes, with a 10-second undo. | Pastel is focused on website review and comments; confirm the approval workflow on the current plan. |
Review workflow
| Question | TrulyFinal | Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Version compare | Side by side and overlay, with last round's open comments. | Version comparison is not the product's primary focus; confirm in a trial. |
| Approval record | Included in every plan, with the approver, version, date and file fingerprint. | Comment history is available; a formal approval record is not the product's focus. |
| Print review | PDF and image review, with a print proof checklist. | Website-first; print production is not its focus. |
Price and plan
| Question | TrulyFinal | Pastel |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly plan by seat band. | Per-user plans with a canvas limit on the lower tiers. |
| Published entry price | US$79 per month, billed annually (US$99 monthly). | Pro at US$29 per month billed annually for 2 users and 3 canvases. |
| Team plan | Agency at US$179 per month, billed annually, with 15 seats. | Team at US$99 per month billed annually for 5 users, with additional users at US$24 per month. |
| Best for | A design studio with versioned client approvals. | A team that reviews live websites and wants a simple canvas. |
Where Pastel fits better
- Pastel is the better fit when the studio's main review surface is a live website.
- It is the better fit when the team wants a low entry price for a small number of users.
- It is the better fit when the review does not need a formal design approval record.
If you switch
- Export the open canvases and comments before the trial ends.
- Test a design proof and an approval in both tools.
- Keep the old links available until the current round is closed.
Questions
Is Pastel cheaper than TrulyFinal?
Pastel Pro starts lower for two users, but the price rises with users and canvases. Compare the total at the studio's real team size.
Does Pastel review PDFs?
Pastel is positioned for website review. If the studio's work is PDF and print, TrulyFinal is the closer fit.
Can a studio use both?
Yes. Pastel can review a live website and TrulyFinal can hold the design approvals. Two tools add a handoff; choose one record.
Sources
Reviewed November 3, 2026. Public pages can change; check the source before relying on a date or a price.