Label Studio
8.2#1 in image annotation softwareFrom $99 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | Label Studio | LabelU |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Label Studio can be installed on premises or in the cloud using pip, Docker, Ubuntu, source, or Anaconda. | LabelU can be installed locally with pip and run at localhost:8000; the README specifies Python 3.11. |
| License | The public Label Studio repository is released under the Apache-2.0 license. | The repository states that LabelU is released under the Apache 2.0 license. |
| Maker | The company says HumanSignal was founded in 2019 and that Label Studio originated from its founding team’s work. | The LabelU repository is published under the OpenDataLab GitHub organization. |
| Purpose | Label Studio is an open source data labeling tool for labeling multiple data types and connecting machine learning models for predictions or active learning. | LabelU is a multimodal data annotation platform for image, video, and audio tasks. |
Label Studio plans
- Community EditionFree
- Starter Cloud$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
LabelU plans
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Pick Label Studio if…
It suits teams preparing labeled datasets across several media types, from individual community users to organizations needing managed cloud or on-prem deployment. Developers can use its APIs, Python SDK, and webhooks to connect labeling work to other systems.
Pick LabelU if…
LabelU suits teams annotating image, video, or audio data, including those who want to refine pre-annotations or use image AI assistance. It offers browser access and a locally installed option.