AnnotateWeb
AnnotateWeb is a browser-based tool for marking up public webpages and sharing a live session with collaborators.
What AnnotateWeb is
AnnotateWeb is a browser-based tool for marking up public webpages and sharing a live session with collaborators. Its drawing options include a highlighter, lines, circles, squares, multiple colors, and text annotations. Participants can join through an invitation link and view the shared session without signing up. The site describes session URLs as permanent and usable on all devices. Annotations can be exported as PNG images for either the visible area or the whole page. Sessions are accessible through their unique links, and the service says it does not store personal data. Annotations are deleted automatically after two minutes without activity. AnnotateWeb works on most public websites, though strict security policies or complex JavaScript frameworks can limit functionality. It requires no installation or account, and the free plan costs nothing. The maker says it has no third-party integrations. The site identifies students, educators, researchers, teams, developers, designers, content creators, and marketers among its potential users.
Good
- Works in a browser without installation or an account.
- Collaborators can join by link without signing up.
- Exports visible areas or whole pages as PNG.
- Includes drawing and text annotation tools.
- Free plan costs nothing.
Watch out
- Annotations disappear after two minutes of inactivity.
- Strict security policies can limit site compatibility.
- Complex JavaScript frameworks can limit functionality.
- No third-party integrations are listed.
Who it suits
AnnotateWeb suits people who want to mark up public webpages and review them live with collaborators. It may be useful for students, educators, researchers, teams, developers, designers, content creators, and marketers.
Verdict
AnnotateWeb offers link-based, live webpage markup with PNG export and no signup requirement. Its short inactivity retention and limits on some websites are worth considering.
Plans and prices
From AnnotateWeb's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free to use · no sign-up required |
The facts
Each one read from AnnotateWeb's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access
- The site describes AnnotateWeb as a browser-based tool that requires no installation or account.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The site describes use by students, educators, researchers, teams, developers, designers, content creators, and marketers.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can invite participants with a link and view a shared session live without signing up.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- Annotations are automatically deleted after 2 minutes of inactivity.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- The drawing tools include a highlighter, lines, circles, squares, multiple colors, and text annotations.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Export
- Users can export annotations as PNG images, saving either the visible area or the whole page.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker's comparison page says AnnotateWeb has no third-party integrations.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The site says sessions are accessible only through their unique link and that it does not store personal data.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- AnnotateWeb lets users annotate public webpages in real time and share sessions with collaborators.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Share links
- The site says session URLs are permanent and work on all devices.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Site compatibility
- AnnotateWeb works on most public websites, but strict security policies or complex JavaScript frameworks can limit functionality.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site invites users to contact its support team for questions or help with site-specific issues.checked 5 Oct 2026
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