Side by side
ClickCues vs Simple Commenter
Both stand on web annotation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
ClickCues provides a structured way to collect and manage website feedback, including from guests without accounts. Check that your site supports its JavaScript widget and that its compliance limits fit your needs.
Visit ClickCues Free trial APIExtensionWeb
Simple Commenter centers feedback on live pages and connects it to dashboards, integrations, and an API. The 14-day trial allows evaluation, but ongoing use requires a paid plan.
Visit Simple CommenterThe facts
| ClickCues | Simple Commenter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Freelancer: $23 a month | Pro: $34.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | clickcues.com | simplecommenter.com |
| On web annotation tools | #25 of 31 | #29 of 31 |
ClickCues: what it does well
- Feedback can include page and browser context
- Teams can manage tasks on a Kanban board
- Unlimited guest reviewers on every plan
- Captures feedback only when reviewers submit it
What to know first
- No free plan
- Requires adding a JavaScript snippet to the site
- Auth-gated staging support is still on the roadmap
- Not certified for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI DSS
Simple Commenter: what it does well
- Comments attach files, screenshots, or drawings
- Installation uses a simple script tag
- Public, token-only, or login access
- Dashboard includes statuses and board view
- REST API supports client login tokens
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pro limits teams to three members
- Pro files are limited to 500 MB
- Agency costs $169 a month
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