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AnnotateWeb
What it is
AnnotateWeb is a browser-based tool for marking up public webpages and reviewing them live with collaborators. Its drawing options include a highlighter, lines, circles, squares, multiple colors, and text annotations. Participants can join through an invitation link and view a shared session without signing up. Session URLs are described as permanent and usable on all devices. Annotations can be exported as PNG images for the visible area or the whole page. The service says sessions are accessible only through their unique link and that it does not store personal data. Annotations are automatically deleted after two minutes of inactivity. AnnotateWeb works on most public websites, although strict security policies or complex JavaScript frameworks can limit functionality. It requires no installation or account, runs on the web, and has a free plan at no cost. The maker lists no third-party integrations and describes uses for students, educators, researchers, teams, developers, designers, content creators, and marketers.
For and against
For
- Live webpage annotation and collaboration
- Guests can join without signing up
- Permanent links work across devices
- PNG export for visible area or whole page
- Free plan with no installation
Against
- Annotations disappear after two minutes inactive
- Some sites limit functionality
- No third-party integrations
- Public webpages only
The verdict
AnnotateWeb provides straightforward collaborative markup for public webpages without accounts or installation. Its short inactivity retention and site-compatibility limits matter when reviews need longer persistence or complex pages.
Who it suits
AnnotateWeb suits people who need to explain or review public webpages together, including students, educators, teams, and content creators. It also fits users wanting browser access without installation or an account.
Plans and prices
Free
Free to use · no sign-up required
Read 5 Oct 2026 · annotateweb.com
On the record
- Access
- The site describes AnnotateWeb as a browser-based tool that requires no installation or account.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The site describes use by students, educators, researchers, teams, developers, designers, content creators, and marketers.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can invite participants with a link and view a shared session live without signing up.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- Annotations are automatically deleted after 2 minutes of inactivity.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- The drawing tools include a highlighter, lines, circles, squares, multiple colors, and text annotations.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Export
- Users can export annotations as PNG images, saving either the visible area or the whole page.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker's comparison page says AnnotateWeb has no third-party integrations.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The site says sessions are accessible only through their unique link and that it does not store personal data.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- AnnotateWeb lets users annotate public webpages in real time and share sessions with collaborators.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Share links
- The site says session URLs are permanent and work on all devices.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Site compatibility
- AnnotateWeb works on most public websites, but strict security policies or complex JavaScript frameworks can limit functionality.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site invites users to contact its support team for questions or help with site-specific issues.annotateweb.com · read 5 Oct 2026
