Annot8
7.3#3 in web annotation toolsFrom $10 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitAnnot8 vs Hypothesis
Hypothesis
7.3#5 in web annotation toolsFree planFree planWebAPIExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Annot8 | Hypothesis |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | The same script can measure visitors, sessions, pageviews, bounce rate, sources, devices, funnels, custom events and real-time activity. | The LMS reporting dashboard provides annotation counts and engagement information across assignments and courses. |
| Company | Annot8 is operated by Quad Labs Technologies LLC, registered in Wyoming, USA. | The site footer identifies the company as Annotation Unlimited, PBC, and the About page says the project was founded as an open-source project in 2011. |
| Documentation depth | Documentation covers quickstart, installation, widget configuration and customization, projects, team members, integrations, billing, analytics, AI, privacy and troubleshooting. | The help center lists 37 annotation articles, 47 public-web articles and 124 LMS articles, plus installation and troubleshooting guides. |
| Support | The Free plan includes community support, while Pro and above include priority support. | The pricing page lists self-service support for Free and Bronze, standard email support for Bronze, and premium support with a dedicated customer success manager for Gold. |
Annot8 plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$10 a month
- Business$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Hypothesis plans
- FreeFree
- Bronze—
- Custom solutionPriced on request
- Gold—
- Silver—
Pick Annot8 if…
Annot8 suits agencies, freelancers, product teams, QA and engineering teams, and designers handling website feedback. It may be useful when comments need to connect to page elements and review workflows.
Pick Hypothesis if…
Hypothesis suits students and instructors who want to discuss course materials in context, as well as institutions seeking LMS integrations. Personal users and collaborators can start with the free account.