Kami
Kami: A classroom-focused annotation layer for Google Workspace files and learning platforms. Ranked #15 of 20 in Google Workspace Office Tools by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for educators annotating Google Workspace files.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forEducators annotating Google Workspace files
- Free planYes
- Docs supportYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Annotates Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides through a Chrome extension
- Integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, and major learning platforms
- Accessibility tools, offline work, and multimedia comments support varied learners
Where it doesn't
- Listed deployment is limited to web and a Chrome extension
- Offline editing applies only to previously opened files
- Its classroom annotation focus may not fit general office-suite needs
Our verdict on Kami
Kami is a browser-based tool for turning learning materials into interactive documents. Teachers and students can annotate files with text boxes, drawings, shapes, and comments, while educators can use feedback and collaboration features. Through its Chrome extension, Kami opens Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files, making it suited to classrooms already working in Google Workspace. Schools and districts can also connect it with Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, and Microsoft Teams.
The freemium structure includes a free plan and a 30-day free trial. Basic provides 10+ essential tools, Google Drive and OneDrive integrations, and unlimited collaborators. Pro is listed at USD 12 per month or USD 85 per year, adding all tools and features, priority support, and unlimited pages and types. Work is listed at USD 25 per month or USD 220 per year, with Pro features plus free onboarding and training, a dedicated account manager, custom plan sharing, and Bates numbering. School or District includes domain-wide deployment, priority support, onboarding, and account management features.
Kami’s standout breadth is its combination of annotation, accessibility, and feedback tools. Users can add text, voice, video, and screen-capture comments, apply text recognition, split and merge files, and use translation, read-aloud, voice typing, accessibility fonts, Understand tools, and Questions AI. Previously opened files can be edited offline, with changes saved locally for later sync. The listed deployment is web and Chrome extension, so organizations seeking a classroom-centered annotation workflow should find a close fit; teams wanting a general-purpose office suite rather than an annotation layer should consider alternatives.
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Kami fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Docs support | Yes |
| Sheets support | Yes |
| Slides support | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, chrome_extension |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2 |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: Google Drive, OneDrive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Classroom … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | kamiapp.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Kami integrations
Kami lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Google Classroom
- Schoology
- Canvas
- Microsoft Teams
Alternatives to Kami
- Google DocsA collaborative word processor for teams that want shared editing and version history.9.3
- Google SlidesA capable collaborative slide editor with a free plan and broad Workspace integration.8.8
- LucidchartA collaborative diagramming workspace with broad integrations, offline editing, and AI assistance.8.2
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