Label Studio
An open-source data labeling tool for machine learning, enabling teams to annotate various data types for training AI models.
Price: Freemium
Description
Label Studio is a versatile open-source data annotation tool that helps machine learning teams create high-quality training datasets. It supports a wide array of data formats, including images, audio, text, video, and time series, making it suitable for diverse AI projects. Users can customize labeling interfaces, integrate with existing data pipelines, and manage annotation tasks collaboratively.
Its open-source nature means it's highly flexible and extensible, appealing to data scientists, ML engineers, and researchers who need fine-grained control over their data labeling process. It stands out by offering enterprise-grade features in an open-source package, providing flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.
How to Use
1.Install Label Studio locally or deploy it on a server.
2.Create a new project and import your raw data (e.g., images, text files).
3.Define your labeling interface using a flexible configuration language (XML-like).
4.Invite annotators to your project and assign tasks.
5.Annotators use the interface to label data according to your guidelines.
6.Export the labeled dataset in various formats for model training.
Use Cases
Data annotationML dataset creationComputer vision labelingNLP labelingAudio/video labelingTime series data annotation
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open-source, providing flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.
- Supports a wide variety of data types for annotation.
- Highly customizable labeling interface and workflows.
- Offers robust APIs for integration into existing ML pipelines.
- Strong community support due to its open-source nature.
Cons
- Requires some technical expertise for setup and customization.
- Enterprise features and dedicated support are part of a paid offering.
- Can be resource-intensive for very large datasets if self-hosted without proper infrastructure.
Pricing
Open Source:
Free to download and use
Includes core annotation features, custom labeling interfaces, API access
Self-hosted, community support
Heartex Platform (Managed & Enterprise):
Pricing not publicly listed; "Contact Sales" for tailored plans
Offers advanced features like enhanced security, user management, audit trails, active learning, and dedicated support
Includes managed infrastructure
Plans are typically based on usage, number of users, and required features
Free Trial: Free open-source version available indefinitely; enterprise trials may be available upon request
Refund Policy: Not applicable for the open-source version
For enterprise, subject to contract terms.
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