dotts
Visual feedback tool for websites, images, and PDFs – simplified.
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dotts is a visual feedback tool that lets clients comment directly on websites, PDFs and images without logging in.
- for
- designers, developers, agencies and freelancers who need client reviews on web designs.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- Click-to-comment anywhere — Enter comment mode, click any element on a site, PDF or image and pin a precise feedback thread.
- Smart sidebar — All comments appear in a structured sidebar with click-to-jump navigation and resolve/edit actions.
- No-login client access — Clients open a private review link, comment instantly and need no account or installation.
- File attachments & reactions — Upload screenshots, mockups or documents to comments and react with emojis.
- Device & browser context — Each comment records device, browser, screen size and a screenshot for reproducible debugging.
- AI integration (Pro) — Connect Claude Code, Cursor or Codex via doby AI to read, resolve and reply to comments automatically.
Use cases
- A web designer shares a live site link with a client who pins comments on specific sections for revisions.
- An agency collects feedback on a PDF mockup, attaching annotated screenshots and files.
- A developer receives precise bug reports on a staging site, including device and viewport data.
- A team uses the AI assistant to auto-resolve repetitive client comments.
dotts vs alternatives
 dotts |  Figma |  Framer |  Penpot |  Excalidraw | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Zero-login visual feedback on web pages and assets | Collaborative UI design | Design-to-code workflow | Open-source design | Virtual whiteboarding |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Jan 2026 | — | — | — | — |
- dotts vs Figma: Figma is a full design and prototyping suite, not a lightweight no-login feedback overlay.
- dotts vs Framer: Framer focuses on building and publishing interactive sites, whereas dotts only adds feedback overlay.
- dotts vs Penpot: Penpot is an open-source design tool with prototyping, not a client-focused feedback layer.
- dotts vs Excalidraw: Excalidraw provides a whiteboard for sketches, not precise element-based feedback on live pages.
dotts FAQ
Is dotts free to use?+
Yes, there is a free plan with up to 3 projects and unlimited reviewers, no credit card required.
Do clients need an account to leave feedback?+
No, clients just open the shared link and can comment without signing up or installing anything.
Can dotts be used on any website?+
Yes, it works on any publicly accessible website, including sites built with Squarespace, Webflow, Wix or Framer.
What file formats are supported?+
Live website URLs plus JPEG, PNG, SVG, WebP, PDF and HEIC uploads are supported.
How does the AI feature work?+
The Pro plan’s doby AI server lets Claude Code, Cursor or Codex read open comments, update their status and reply directly in the thread.
Summarized by DevHunt from dotts.se · Oct 8, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
