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BRAT vs CVAT

BRAT

6.1#10 in ai data labeling toolsFree plan
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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CVAT

6.8#4 in image annotation softwareFrom $1.92 a month
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted
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FactBRATCVAT
Purposebrat is a web-based tool for structured text annotation, where annotations have fixed forms that computers can process.CVAT turns raw images, video, 3D data, and audio into labeled datasets for AI workflows.
SupportThe project directs usage questions to its mailing list and bug reports or feature requests to its GitHub issue tracker.Enterprise Basic includes 24-hour email support with a 24-hour response SLA and a private helpdesk channel for urgent critical issues.

BRAT plans

  • brat v1.3 (Crunchy Frog)Free

CVAT plans

  • CommunityFree
  • CVAT Online FreeFree
  • CVAT Online Team Yearly$23 a year
  • CVAT Online Solo Yearly$23 a year
  • CVAT Online Team Monthly$33 a month
  • CVAT Online Solo Monthly$33 a month

Pick BRAT if…

brat suits research and annotation teams that need configurable structured text labeling and collaboration. It is intended for users able to work with a self-hosted installation in a UNIX-like environment.

Pick CVAT if…

CVAT suits teams and individuals preparing labeled data for AI workflows, especially those who need several annotation types, review controls, or managed and self-hosted deployment options.

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