Comnview vs Ruttl: a Ruttl alternative for client feedback
Designers and small agencies: if you use Ruttl mostly so clients can pin comments on websites, Comnview is a Ruttl alternative with one price for up to 5 people, comments from phones and localhost captures. If you need integrations on the free plan, approvals or device views, Ruttl stays the better tool.
Sounds familiar?
- Ruttl charges per user, so every teammate you add costs another $15 a month.
- Your clients open links on their phones, and Ruttl is made for laptop and desktop browsers.
- Signed-in pages need Ruttl’s script on the site, and localhost is not mentioned at all.
Here’s the fix
- Paste a link and clients comment on the live site, with nothing installed, from a laptop or a phone.
- Localhost and signed-in pages captured in your browser by the Chrome extension, with nothing added to the site.
- $19 a month for up to 5 people, not $15 each. Need Jira, Trello, Slack or page approvals? We say so: stay with Ruttl.
By Radek Svoboda · Updated · 14 min read
We make Comnview, so read this knowing we are biased.
Table of contents9 sections
TL;DR: the same start, different extras
Ruttl is a website feedback tool with a lot of extras. Paste a URL and the page loads in Ruttl, nothing installed, and clients comment with a name. It adds images and PDFs, a script for signed-in apps, an Android SDK, approvals, device views on Pro, and Slack, Trello, Asana and Jira on every plan. It has a free plan, and Pro costs $15 per user a month billed yearly. Comnview is a client feedback tool. Paste a link and the live site opens, nothing installed, while a snapshot keeps the page frozen as you shared it; the Chrome extension covers localhost and signed-in pages. Clients comment from any browser, phones included. It has a free plan, and Pro is $19 a month for up to 5 people.
Pick Comnview if
- Your clients open review links on their phones as often as on a laptop.
- You show localhost builds or signed-in pages and do not want a script on the site.
- You want a snapshot of the page as you sent it, next to the live site.
- You are 2 to 5 people and want one flat price, not a seat for each.
Stay with Ruttl if
- Comments have to land in Jira, Trello, Asana or Slack, and you want that even on a free plan.
- Someone on your team approves pages, and tickets need assignees, due dates and a Kanban board.
- You check pages on desktop and 15+ mobile devices, or test an Android app through an SDK.
- You need SAML SSO, or Ruttl on your own domain in your brand colours.
Disclosure: Every Ruttl fact below links to Ruttl’s own pricing, feature and support pages, or to its reviews, opened on 31 October 2026. We did not use a Ruttl account for this post, so the Ruttl picture comes from its public pricing page; the Comnview screenshots are ours. Where Ruttl’s pages disagree with each other, we say so. Spotted something out of date? Write to support@comnview.com and we will fix it.
Comnview vs Ruttl at a glance
Prices, plans and the features that decide the choice, as of 31 October 2026.
A tick marks the stronger side on that row; rows without a tick are a tie or a matter of taste. The Comnview column is tinted because this is our page.
Ruttl facts checked on 31 October 2026 against ruttl.com and its support pages; each row links to its source. “Not mentioned” means we could not find it there, not that it is impossible.
What it really costs: $228 against $900 a year for 5 people
Ruttl prices per user. Basic is free: 1 project, 5 pages and 10 comments, with up to 5 users according to its plan card (its comparison table says 1 user and up to 5 guests). Pro costs $15 per user a month on the yearly tab, or $18 month to month, and adds unlimited projects, versions, device views and every integration, for up to 50 users. Business is priced on request. Clients you share a link with are not counted; people you add by email are.
Ruttl’s page shows no yearly total, so the figures below are its yearly rate times 12. Annual plans get a full refund within 7 days; monthly plans get none.
Comnview prices by the plan, not the seat: Free costs nothing, Starter is $108 a year for one person, Pro $228 a year for up to 5 users. Reviewers never need a seat. Details on Comnview pricing.
Sources: Ruttl pricing, Ruttl support: billing and plans, Ruttl: comment on a website (FAQ).
The yearly bill for four typical teams
Yearly prices as listed on 31 October 2026.
| Who | Comnview | Ruttl |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer, 1 person | $0 to $108 (Free or Starter) | $0 (Basic, 1 project) or $180 (Pro, 1 user) |
| Freelancer who needs versions | $228 (Pro) | $180 (Pro, 1 user) |
| Small studio, 5 people | $228 (Pro) | $900 (Pro, 5 users) |
| Agency, 10 people | Business, priced for your team | $1,800 (Pro, 10 users) |
Comnview prices are the yearly rates on comnview.com/pricing. Ruttl’s are its yearly price per user on ruttl.com/pricing times 12 and the number of users; the page shows a “$” sign and no currency code. See Comnview pricing.
Before you switch: If your team works from Jira, Trello or Asana and wants the comments there, Ruttl’s per-user price buys integrations that Comnview does not have. Where Ruttl is the better choice
Is Comnview a good Ruttl alternative?
For client feedback on websites, designs and PDFs, yes, especially for a team of 2 to 5 or clients on phones. For integrations, approvals and app testing, no.
The two start the same way: paste a URL, nothing goes on the site, and clients comment with a name. Ruttl then adds device views, approvals, a ticket board, an Android SDK and integrations on every plan. Comnview keeps a snapshot of the page you sent, takes comments from phones, captures localhost and signed-in pages without a script, and charges one price for up to 5 people.
If you mostly use Ruttl to collect client comments and work through them, Comnview does that job for less once two people use it. If the Jira or Slack link, the approvals or the device views are why you chose Ruttl, stay and skip to where Ruttl is the better choice.
Side by side, task by task
The jobs you do every week, in Comnview and in Ruttl, each with a verdict.
Getting a client to comment on a website
Here the two are closest: both open a pasted address with nothing on your site.
Comnview
- Paste the address on comnview.com and the live site opens in Comnview; nothing goes on your site. Comnview also keeps a snapshot: the page frozen as you shared it. The live site is the site as it is today; the snapshot still shows what each comment was made on.
- Send one link. The client types a name, clicks through the site and pins comments; each comment remembers its page.
- When a commented element is gone from the live site, the comment says so and can still show it on the snapshot. A site that can’t be shown live opens as a snapshot instead.
Ruttl
- Paste a URL into a website project and click View page. It loads in Comment mode; Browse mode lets you move around.
- Nothing is installed on the site. Ruttl says it works with static, WordPress, Vue.js and React sites, and with live or staging links.
- Choose “All pages at once” to browse the whole site; a share setting decides whether guests see other pages.
Sources: Ruttl support: get started, Ruttl support (FAQ), Ruttl website feedback tool (FAQ), Ruttl support: invite people
VerdictClose. Both open a pasted link with nothing on the site. Comnview adds a snapshot of the page and comments from a phone; Ruttl adds device views on Pro.
Localhost, staging and pages behind a login
Client work often sits where a client cannot open it: your machine, a staging server or an app behind a sign-in.
Comnview
- The Chrome extension captures what your browser shows, localhost:3000 and pages behind a login included, on every plan.
- Nothing is added to the site or the app. Anyone with the link opens the copy, without access to your machine.
- A capture is a snapshot of that moment, not the running app. More on the website feedback tool page.
Ruttl
- Staging links work in a website project, says its get-started guide. Localhost is not mentioned.
- For logged-in apps, dashboards and password-gated sites, Ruttl recommends a Web App project: paste its script before the closing body tag on every page, and a widget appears.
- Its current pages do not mention a browser extension.
Sources: Ruttl support: get started, Ruttl: review web applications (FAQ)
VerdictComnview, for localhost and signed-in pages with nothing added to the site. Ruttl’s script suits a web app you will review for months, with its widget always there.
What your client has to do, and on which device
Both ask a client for a name and nothing else. The difference is the device in their hand.
Comnview
- Open the link in any browser, on a laptop or a phone.
- Type a name once; email is optional, for reply notifications.
- Pin a comment. No account, no extension, no script on the site.
Ruttl
- Clients “simply need to enter their name”, with no sign-up.
- People you invite by email create a Ruttl account.
- Its FAQ says Ruttl is “only meant to be used on a laptop/desktop browser”, so commenting from a phone is not supported.
Sources: Ruttl: comment on a website (FAQ), Ruttl support: invite people, Ruttl website feedback tool (FAQ)
VerdictComnview, for clients on phones. On a laptop it is a tie: both ask for a name and nothing more.
Designs, images and PDFs
Both take images and PDFs, not only websites, and both let guests pin comments on them.
Comnview
- Drop or paste PNG, JPG or WebP images up to 10 MB (several become slides on one link) or a PDF of up to 64 MB and 100 pages; Free shows the first 10 pages.
- Pin comments, and draw arrows, boxes, ellipses and highlights on any page. See the image feedback tool.
- One project can hold webpages, pictures and PDFs together. On Pro, upload a new version or replace one page, and the comments stay on their spots.
Ruttl
- Upload images and PDFs into a project for pixel-pinned comments; guests comment without signing up.
- You can assign deadlines on PDF and image projects.
- The PDF size limit differs by page: 20 MB free and 100 MB paid in one FAQ, 50 MB on Pro and 100 MB on Business in the pricing table.
VerdictA tie on pins for images and PDFs. Comnview adds drawing tools on top; Ruttl adds deadlines.
Turning comments into work for your team
Here Ruttl does much more than Comnview, and on its free plan too.
Comnview
- Comments land in Open and Resolved lists with threaded replies; resolve and reopen on every plan.
- Email notifications come grouped, so nobody gets one email per comment.
- No approval step, ticket board or integrations. On Pro, export comments as a PDF report or CSV, or let your AI agent resolve them over MCP.
Ruttl
- Slack, Trello, Asana and Jira on every plan, Free included; ClickUp on Pro and up. Its support FAQ also lists Zapier.
- Team members set as approvers can approve a page, which stops further comments; clients cannot approve.
- Web app and mobile tickets sit on a Kanban board with renamable lists, assignees, due dates and priority.
Sources: Ruttl pricing, Ruttl integrations, Ruttl support (FAQ), Ruttl support: using Ruttl, Ruttl mobile app feedback (FAQ)
VerdictRuttl, clearly, if comments must reach Jira, Trello or Slack, or someone signs pages off. Comnview keeps it to a to-do list of pins.
Edit mode, device views and mobile apps
Ruttl has tools Comnview does not offer. Check which ones you would really use.
Comnview
- No editing of the page: a comment says what should change.
- No device views. Clients comment from the device they hold, a phone included.
- For a mobile app, upload screenshots of its screens as images and pin comments on them.
Ruttl
- Edit mode changes text, images and layout on the page, per its help centre and an August 2026 blog post. Its pricing page no longer lists it and its old feature page returns a 404, so ask Ruttl first.
- Desktop and mobile modes with 15+ devices on Pro, with comments kept separate for each device.
- An SDK puts a bug icon in your Android build (APK), with video recording and voice. iOS is not mentioned.
Sources: Ruttl support: billing and plans, Ruttl blog: edit websites without coding, Ruttl pricing, Ruttl support: tools and tips, Ruttl mobile app feedback (FAQ)
VerdictRuttl, if you need any of these. Comnview is the pins and the conversation, nothing more.
Price for a freelancer and a small team
The numbers from the cost table, side by side.
Comnview
- $0 on Free, $108 a year for one person on Starter.
- $228 a year for up to 5 users on Pro, with versions, comment export and working live together.
Ruttl
- $0 on Basic for 1 project and 5 pages; $180 a year for each user on Pro.
- $900 a year for 5 users, $1,800 for 10. Clients you share a link with are free.
VerdictComnview for 2 to 5 people. For one person who needs versions, Ruttl Pro is $48 a year cheaper than Comnview Pro.
What Ruttl users say
Ruttl is well rated: 4.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews on G2. G2’s summary of those reviews lists more pros than cons.
What they like
- Ease of use is the most mentioned strength (10 mentions): clients who are not technical just click where they mean.
- Team collaboration and the time it saves come next (3 mentions each).
- Fast, helpful customer service comes up twice.
What they complain about
- Pricing that does not fit solo professionals, and currency differences (2 mentions).
- No way to add members to new projects automatically (2 mentions); glitches and a hard setup with some site builders get one mention each.
Ratings checked 31 October 2026: Ruttl pros and cons on G2.
Where Ruttl is the better choice
Be honest about what you need. Ruttl is the better pick if:
- Your comments have to land in Jira, Trello, Asana or Slack, and you want that on a free plan too.
- Someone on your team approves each page before it ships, and tickets need assignees, due dates and priority.
- You check layouts on desktop and 15+ mobile devices, with comments kept per device.
- You test an Android app and want testers to file bugs from inside the build, with video and voice.
- You need SAML SSO, or the tool on your own domain in your brand colours.
Comnview does not try to cover all of that. If that list describes your week, stay with Ruttl, or compare the other tools in our comparison of website feedback tools.
Moving from Ruttl takes a few minutes
- 1
Paste, capture or upload
Paste the site’s address to open it live, or capture any page with the extension, localhost included. Add designs and PDFs too.
- 2
Send one link
Your client opens it in any browser, on a laptop or a phone, types a name and pins comments.
- 3
Resolve as you fix
The Open list is your to-do list. Resolve each pin when it is done.
Sign up free, no card needed, and add the Chrome extension for local and private pages. You can keep Ruttl for projects that run through Jira or Trello and start the next client round in Comnview.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Ruttl alternative?
Yes. Comnview has a free plan with no card: 3 projects with 10 comments each, 3 websites to annotate from a pasted link, the Chrome extension, guest comments and password-protected links. Ruttl’s free plan has 1 project, 5 pages and 10 comments.
Can clients comment from a phone?
In Comnview, yes: they open the link in any phone browser, type a name and pin comments. Ruttl’s FAQ says it is only meant for laptop and desktop browsers.
Does Comnview work on localhost and pages behind a login?
Yes. The Chrome extension captures the page your browser shows, localhost and signed-in pages included, and gives you a link your client can open without access to your machine. Nothing is added to the site. Ruttl reviews logged-in apps through a script you add to every page.
Does Comnview connect to Jira, Trello or Slack?
No. Comnview sends email notifications and, on Pro, exports comments as a PDF report or CSV. Ruttl connects to Slack, Trello, Asana and Jira on every plan, Free included, so it is the better fit if comments must land there.
Does Comnview have an Edit mode or device views like Ruttl?
No. Comnview does not edit pages and has no device views. Ruttl’s help centre describes an Edit mode, and its Pro plan shows pages on desktop and 15+ mobile devices.
How much does Ruttl cost?
On 31 October 2026, Basic is free (1 project, 5 pages), Pro costs $15 per user a month billed yearly or $18 monthly, and Business is priced on request. Clients you share a link with do not count as users.
All sources (17), checked 31 October 2026
- Ruttl pricing (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl website feedback tool (FAQ) (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl: comment on a website (FAQ) (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl: review web applications (FAQ) (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl support: get started (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl support: billing and plans (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl support: invite people (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl support: tools and tips (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl support: using Ruttl (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl support (FAQ) (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl PDF and image review (FAQ) (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl mobile app feedback (FAQ) (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl integrations (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl MCP (FAQ) (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl blog: edit websites without coding (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl pros and cons on G2 (checked 31 October 2026)
- Ruttl on G2 (checked 31 October 2026)
Ruttl is a trademark of its owner. Comnview is not affiliated with Ruttl or Brucira Softwares. Prices are as shown on ruttl.com on 31 October 2026 and may differ by country. Comnview screenshots taken by us; the Ruttl picture is a screenshot of its public pricing page, cropped without its logo.
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