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Annot8 vs AnnotationBase
Both stand on web annotation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Annot8 combines page-level feedback with live chat, public requests, and analytics. Its Free plan has defined project, seat, thread, storage, and history limits; Pro adds AI triage and third-party integrations.
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Free plan Web
AnnotationBase keeps website feedback attached to the page elements being discussed, with threaded resolution and guest commenting. Its free plan has project and collaborator limits; paid plans remove those limits, and API access is not yet available.
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| Annot8 | AnnotationBase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $10 a month | Yearly Pro: £99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | annot8.app | annotationbase.com |
| On web annotation tools | #2 of 31 | #6 of 31 |
Annot8: what it does well
- Pins feedback comments to page elements.
- Threads can include screenshots, recordings, and voice notes.
- Free plan includes 2 projects and 50 monthly threads.
- AI triage can summarize threads and extract action items.
- CSV export and outbound JSON webhooks are listed.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 50 threads monthly.
- Free plan history lasts 14 days.
- Third-party integrations and AI triage require Pro or above.
- No independent security certification is currently claimed.
AnnotationBase: what it does well
- Comments stay attached to exact page elements.
- Guest commenters do not need an account.
- Works with live, staging, and browser-accessible localhost sites.
- Exports comments and project data at any time.
- Free plan allows five projects and five collaborators.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five active projects.
- API access is marked as coming soon.
- Monthly Pro costs £9.99 per month.
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