Labelme
6.4#13 in image annotation software$49 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitLabelme vs VGG Image Annotator
VGG Image Annotator
7.7#3 in image annotation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Labelme | VGG Image Annotator |
|---|---|---|
| Offline use | After each model's one-time download, annotation and AI assistance work offline; the maker says air-gapped use is possible by moving models from a connected machine or requesting its offline pack. | VIA can operate offline because the application is packaged as a single HTML file. |
Labelme plans
- Starter$49, paid once
- Pro$79, paid once
- Pro (Lifetime)$249, paid once
VGG Image Annotator plans
- FreeFree
- VGG Image AnnotatorFree
Pick Labelme if…
Labelme suits researchers, engineers, and teams creating image datasets who want local model-assisted annotation. Its Pro toolkit may suit users needing batch processing, dataset statistics, export, or command-line automation.
Pick VGG Image Annotator if…
VIA suits researchers and others annotating images, audio or video for academic or commercial work. VIA3 is the option to consider for shared projects or audio and video annotation.