A free alternative to Feedbucket, with agent access.
Feedbucket helps agencies collect client feedback and manage it in project tools. pinthread keeps comments in shared website threads. Both offer MCP. pinthread includes agent access on its permanent Free plan.
At a glance
| pinthread | Feedbucket | |
|---|---|---|
| Price and free access | $0 a month, with no trial that runs out. Up to 10 projects, 25 members per project, 10,000 comments per project, 100 MB of storage per project. (free plan). | 14-day trial, then Pro at $49 a month billed monthly for 2 team members, unlimited projects and feedback (Feedbucket pricing). |
| Feedback | Element-linked threads with replies and resolution (features). | Screenshot and video feedback. Business adds console logs (Feedbucket features). |
| Agent access | Remote MCP and project tokens on every plan, including Free (MCP server). | Pro includes an MCP connector. Its hosted MCP supports coding agents (pricing, MCP guide). |
| Guests | Named guests or Google sign-in with link access (configuration). | Unlimited client reporters. Clients need no account or extension (Feedbucket homepage, pricing). |
| Hosting | Hosted service, one script tag on any host (hosting). | Hosted dashboard and embedded feedback on staging websites (Feedbucket homepage). |
Checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Feedbucket pricing, Feedbucket homepage, Feedbucket MCP.
When Feedbucket fits better
- You collect screenshot and video feedback from agency clients.
- You need unlimited projects and feedback under a paid subscription.
- Your team manages feedback through Feedbucket's project-tool integrations.
When pinthread fits better
- You want a permanent free plan within published limits.
- Your team reviews changes in element-linked threads.
- You want project-scoped agent access without a paid subscription.
Switch from Feedbucket
- Sign up free and create a project for your site.
- Paste the script tag into your shared layout.
- Add each address where your site runs in the project's Settings.
- Export or retain your existing Feedbucket feedback before replacing its script. pinthread does not automatically import that feedback.
- Connect your agent. The agent guide has the setup for Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.
<script src="https://pinthread.dev/embed.js"
data-project="YOUR_PROJECT_KEY" defer></script>Questions
Is pinthread free?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 a month, needs no credit card, and includes every feature, with agent access over MCP.
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- Agent workflow guideSet up Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex to resolve comments.