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BRAT vs Label Studio
Both stand on ai data labeling tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
brat offers configurable text annotation, collaboration and export tools as a free self-hosted project. Use a full web server for production, and avoid the experimental standalone server for sensitive or internet-accessible systems.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Label Studio covers a wide range of annotation workflows, deployment options, and integrations. Community Edition is free, while Starter Cloud and Enterprise add hosted or enterprise-oriented services at listed or custom prices.
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| BRAT | Label Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter Cloud: $99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | brat.nlplab.org | labelstud.io |
| On ai data labeling tools | #6 of 22 | #2 of 22 |
BRAT: what it does well
- Supports multiple annotation types and configurable constraints.
- Annotators can collaborate on documents and collections.
- Supports Unicode across nearly 100 scripts.
- Exports annotations and visualizations in multiple formats.
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
What to know first
- New server installations assume a UNIX-like environment.
- The experimental standalone server is not security-hardened.
- The standalone server is not recommended for internet-accessible systems.
Label Studio: what it does well
- Supports text, image, audio, video, and time-series labeling
- Offers APIs, Python SDK, and webhooks
- Can be deployed on premises or in cloud
- Free Community Edition available
- Enterprise offers SSO and priority support
What to know first
- Starter Cloud costs $99 a month
- Each additional Starter Cloud user costs $49 a month
- Enterprise pricing is custom
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