Best Video Annotation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Frame.io is ranked #1 of 32 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Onform and Kollaborate. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Onform. The lowest first paid tier on this page is CVAT at $1.92/mo.
Marking footage can involve precise time points, visual notes, structured labels, or a review process shared with others. Compare frame-accurate marking and drawing annotations with custom labels or fields and dataset export to see which listed capabilities suit your work. Review workflow and video length limits add useful context, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help with cost comparisons. Onform, BORIS, and Frame.io are among the entries, alongside Roboflow and Nacsport. Consider what kind of annotation your projects require, then weigh each option against its listed workflow features and limits.
32 video annotation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Frame.io iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$15/mo
- 2 Onform iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$9.99/mo Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 3 Kollaborate iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1
- 4 FrameQuery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$19/mo Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: Yes
- 5 BORIS Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 6 Nacsport iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$195.83/mo Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 7 Dartfish iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8€7/mo Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 8 CVAT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$1.92/mo
- 9 Roboflow iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$39/mo
- 10 LongoMatch iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4€1.95/mo Drawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 11 Label Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$99/mo
- 12 Tator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 13 ATHLYZER iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Drawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 14 Frankie iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: Yes
- 15 Workflaws No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: Yes
- 16 dfine.io Review No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Frame-accurate marking: Yes
- 17 Wipster No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4
- 18 V7 Darwin No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4
- 19 Once Sport No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 20 MAXQDA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3
- 21 InqScribe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$10/mo Frame-accurate marking: Yes
- 22 Dataloop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2
- 23 ELAN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Frame-accurate marking: YesDrawing annotations: NoCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 24 Hudl Sportscode No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Drawing annotations: YesCustom labels or fields: Yes
- 25 Supervisely No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0€199/mo
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Frame-accurate marking | Drawing annotations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frame.io | 9.6 | Free plan | $15/mo | Yes | 15 /user/mo | — | — |
| 2 | Onform | 8.9 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Kollaborate | 8.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 4 | FrameQuery | 8.1 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | BORIS | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Nacsport | 8.0 | No | $195.83/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Dartfish | 7.8 | No | €7/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | CVAT | 7.7 | Free plan | $1.92/mo | Yes | 23 /user/mo | — | — |
| 9 | Roboflow | 7.6 | Free plan | $39/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | LongoMatch | 7.4 | Free plan | €1.95/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 11 | Label Studio | 7.3 | Free plan | $99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 12 | Tator | 7.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | ATHLYZER | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 14 | Frankie | 7.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | Workflaws | 6.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | dfine.io Review | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | Wipster | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 18 | V7 Darwin | 6.4 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 19 | Once Sport | 6.3 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | MAXQDA | 6.3 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 21 | InqScribe | 6.3 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 22 | Dataloop | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | ELAN | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 24 | Hudl Sportscode | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 25 | Supervisely | 6.0 | Free plan | €199/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which video annotation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Frame.io is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 9.6. Onform is second and Kollaborate third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, CVAT has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.92/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.