Layerdock vs Ruttl
Ruttl if designers want to edit the page and show the change instead of describing it. Layerdock if the cost should follow the client list, not the headcount.
Layerdock
Free to start
Free forever, no card. Pro is $19/mo per workspace, with unlimited client reviewers on every plan.
Ruttl
from $18/user/mo
Pro: unlimited projects and guests. Free: 5 users, 1 project, 5 pages
Install
Nothing
Layerdock reviews a live site from a link. No extension for reviewers, and a snippet only for private staging.
Free forever, no card. Clients just open the link, nothing to install.
How this comparison was made
Both sets of prices were read off each vendor’s own pricing page on , not from a directory or another roundup, which are routinely months stale.
Layerdock makes one of these two tools. The section naming where Ruttl is the better choice is real, not a softened weakness. If it fits your work better, buy it.
Ruttl vs Layerdock at a glance
| Ruttl | Layerdock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 5 users, 1 project, 5 pages | Free forever, no card |
| Entry price | $18/user/mo | $19/mo (per workspace) |
| Free plan | 5 users, 1 project, 5 pages | 3 seats, 2 docks, 35 pins/mo |
| Live CSS editing | Yes | No |
| Console + network | No | Agency ($59 to $69/mo) |
| Projects | Unlimited on Pro | 5 on Pro, unlimited on Agency |
| Guests | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LayerdockRuttl’s distinguishing feature is edit mode. A reviewer adjusts spacing, colour or type directly on the page and shows you the change instead of writing a paragraph about it, and the edits export as CSS. For design review that removes a round of ambiguity, and it is the reason to choose Ruttl.
Both tools load the client site through a proxy, so neither needs deploy access. The difference is what is on the pin and how you pay. Ruttl is per user. With five people it is $90 a month; Layerdock stays at $19 for the workspace, though its console and network bundle is read on the $59 to $69 Agency plan.
Some of Ruttl’s AI features (SEO checks, accessibility) are labelled coming soon on its site as of this date, so we have not compared them.
When Layerdock is the better choice
- Per-workspace pricing. Ruttl is $18 per user per month, so cost scales with your team; Layerdock is $19/mo for the workspace.
- Console errors and failed network requests on every pin, which Ruttl does not capture.
- Pins anchored through a redeploy, with feedback organised into build layers.
When Ruttl is the better choice
- Edit mode: a reviewer changes text, images, colour or spacing on the live page and exports the change as CSS. Nothing else in this list does that.
- Unlimited projects and guests on Pro, plus 15 device sizes and a free plan (5 users, 1 project, 5 pages).
- Mobile-app review and video comments.
Try Layerdock alongside Ruttl
Paste your site, send one review link, and see which fits your team. The Free plan costs nothing.
Free forever, no card. Clients just open the link, nothing to install.
Everything in Layerdock, in one place
Pin it on the live page
Reviewers click any element on the real site and leave a comment. Nothing to install.
Draw and annotate
Mark up a screenshot with arrows and shapes so the change is obvious.
Record the problem
Screen recordings attach to the pin, so nobody has to explain it twice.
Console and network context
Every pin carries the errors and failed requests behind it for your developers.
Inspect the element
See the exact element, its styles and its accessibility details from the pin.
Hand it to your AI agent
Connect over MCP so your coding agent reads the feedback and fixes it.
How it works
1. Capture
Paste your site URL into a dock.
2. Share
Send the link. Clients need no account.
3. See
Every pin lands in one place, with context.
Layerdock pricing
Free
$0
Free forever, no card. Pins on the live site, unlimited client reviewers, one client share link.
Pro
$19/mo
Pro: per workspace, unlimited reviewers, 5 docks
Agency
$69/mo
Agency ($59/mo billed yearly): unlimited docks, console + network diagnostics
Console and network diagnostics are on the Agency plan, not the entry plan. Compare that tier, not the headline price, if diagnostics are what you are buying. See full pricing.
Not just us: the whole shortlist
This page argues one tool against another. If you have decided to leave Ruttl but not what to move to, Ruttl alternatives ranks the realistic options by verified entry price, including the ones cheaper than us. Choosing by the job instead? The client feedback tools for web development guide sorts them by job.
Common questions
Can Layerdock edit the page like Ruttl?
No. Layerdock lets reviewers pin and describe, not change the page. If proposing a visual change on the live page is the point, Ruttl is the better fit.
Is Ruttl cheaper?
For one or two users, yes or about even. Because it is per user, Layerdock becomes cheaper as the team grows.
Review the live site, with nothing to install
Paste a URL, share the link, and your client pins comments on the real page. Plans start free.
Other comparisons
Layerdock vs BugHerd
BugHerd from $50/mo
Layerdock vs Marker.io
Marker.io from $39/mo
Layerdock vs MarkUp.io
MarkUp.io from $79/mo
Layerdock vs Userback
Userback from $49/mo
Layerdock vs Huddlekit
Huddlekit from $16/mo
Layerdock vs Ybug
Ybug from €13/mo
Layerdock vs Jam.dev
Jam.dev from $14/creator/mo
Layerdock vs SureFeedback
SureFeedback from $25/mo
Layerdock vs Pastel
Pastel from $35/mo
Layerdock vs PageProofer
PageProofer from $39/mo
Layerdock vs Feedbucket
Feedbucket from $49/mo
Layerdock vs Bird Eats Bug
Bird Eats Bug from $50/mo
Layerdock vs Atarim
Atarim from $67/mo
Layerdock vs zipBoard
zipBoard from $99/mo
Layerdock vs Usersnap
Usersnap from €49/mo
Want the whole category rather than one head-to-head? Compare 17 website feedback tools, read what a dock is, or go straight to pricing.