Annota AI
Annota AI: A focused web platform for small teams labeling images and preparing AI datasets. Ranked #24 of 28 in Image Annotation Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams wanting AI-assisted image labeling.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams wanting AI-assisted image labeling
- Free planYes
- Paid from€18/mo
- Model-assisted labelingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- AI-assisted object selection, masks, and batch image annotation
- Free plan includes COCO export, OCR, versioning, and MCP access
- Enterprise supports on-premise or air-gapped deployment
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility
- Free is limited to one member and two datasets
- SSO, audit logs, and custom model fine-tuning are not yet available
Our verdict on Annota AI
Annota AI is a web platform for preparing image and document datasets for AI workflows. It suits small teams that need AI-assisted labeling alongside conventional annotation tools, dataset management, OCR, and exports. Its annotation features cover object selection, segmentation mask generation, bounding boxes, and polygons. Teams can also review images and annotations, create immutable dataset versions, and export datasets in COCO format. OCR supports PDFs and scanned documents, with Markdown ZIP and LLM Wiki export options.
The published plans make the product accessible for small projects. Free includes AI-assisted image annotation and document OCR, COCO, Markdown ZIP, and LLM Wiki export, dataset versions, MCP integration, one organization member, up to two datasets, and public cloud hosting. Pro costs €18 per month and adds up to four organization members, up to 40 datasets, and a policy that user content and organization data are never used to train Annota AI models. Scale costs €90 per month and raises the limits to six members and 60 datasets. Enterprise adds on-premise or air-gapped deployment, a dedicated SLA, compliance support, and custom controls.
MCP is the listed integration, allowing compatible AI agents to manage datasets, annotations, OCR reviews, and exports. That makes Annota AI a focused option for teams incorporating agent workflows into dataset preparation, while its web-only delivery keeps the platform straightforward but narrower in deployment choice. Core infrastructure is hosted in EU regions. Teams needing local or isolated deployment can consider Enterprise; teams needing broader platform coverage, more members, or mature identity and audit controls should assess fit carefully. Annota AI is most suitable for small groups that value AI-assisted labeling, versioned datasets, OCR, and COCO export without a large integration footprint.
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Annota AI fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €18/mo |
| Annotation types | bounding boxes; polygons; segmentation masks |
| Image formats | PNG; JPEG |
| Model-assisted labeling | Yes |
| Dataset export | COCO |
| Team collaboration | Yes |
| API access | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Model Context Protocol (MCP) See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | annota.ai |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Annota AI integrations
Annota AI lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
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