Annotely
Annotely: A free web editor for marking up images, capturing screens and sharing annotated work. Ranked #58 of 75 in Screenshot Annotation Software by our editors (3.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users wanting free web-based markup and share links.
At a glance
- Editor score3.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forUsers wanting free web-based markup and share links
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Redaction toolsYes
- Founded2010
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Offers arrows, shapes, highlights, blur, pins, labels and crop tools
- Captures browser screens and webcam images, with multi-slide projects
- Supports offline editing and sharing through generated links or storage services
Where it doesn't
- Web-based only, so it is not a native desktop application
- No AI features for automated annotation
- No verified scrolling capture or OCR capability
Our verdict on Annotely
Annotely is a free, browser-based editor for annotating screenshots and other images. It suits solo users and small teams that want to mark up visuals without installing an application, and its browser and webcam capture options also fit people preparing visual feedback or instructions. The tool works with imported local or URL images as well as captured images, and the editor is described as supporting modern desktop and mobile browsers.
Its annotation set covers common review needs: arrows, lines, ellipses, rectangles, highlights, freehand drawing, blur and spot effects, zoom markers, numbered pins, text labels, notes and cropping. Multi-slide projects allow related images to stay together. The mix is broad enough for general visual markup, but there are no AI features, and the supplied product information does not establish scrolling capture or OCR. Buyers who depend on either capability should consider tools that explicitly provide it.
Annotely’s published offering is free, with no paid tiers described. Work can be downloaded, published through generated links or exported to storage services including Google, OneDrive, Dropbox and Box. An offline mode supports importing, annotating and exporting images, while cloud deployment and web access keep the main editor browser-based. That makes it a practical fit for buyers prioritizing cost-free markup and straightforward sharing; it is less suited to organizations seeking a documented paid support tier or a native desktop workflow.
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Annotely fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Redaction tools | Yes |
| Measurement tools | Not verified |
| Team collaboration | Yes |
| Browser extension | Not verified |
| Export formats | Not verified |
| Maximum file size | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Google, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | annotely.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Annotely integrations
Annotely lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- OneDrive
- Dropbox
- Box
Alternatives to Annotely
- SnagitA paid desktop suite for detailed screenshot capture, annotation, OCR, and short video creation.9.3
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- ScreenpressoA broad Windows capture toolkit with strong annotation, OCR, document, and sharing features.8.9
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