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CVAT vs Labelme
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| Fact | CVAT | Labelme |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 17k | 16k |
| Latest | v2.77.0 | v7.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 25 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Labelbox. Alternatives to Labelbox →
PartialCVATImage and video annotation for computer vision, with automatic annotation models.
PartialLabelmeDesktop polygon, box and point annotation for images.
CVAT
- v2.77.02026-09-28Export and import background jobs (dataset, annotations, backup) are now retried automatically on failure; the number o…
- v2.76.02026-09-16Added server-type webhooks with create:user, update:user, delete:user, create:organization, and delete:organization eve…
- v2.75.02026-09-10\[Server API\] Documentation for organization filtering parameters (org, org_id, and the X-Organization header) for end…
- v2.74.12026-09-01Annotation images failing to load when a server or proxy ignores a chunk range request (<
- v2.74.02026-08-26GitHub star banner that will be shown occasionally to support the CVAT repository (<
Labelme
- v7.8.02026-10-03Save annotations in the background during editing, with revision-aware save status and safe waiting before navigation,…
- v7.7.02026-09-18Highlight SAM 2 Balanced and SAM 3 as recommended AI model downloads. (#2719)
- v7.6.02026-09-18Navigate between neighboring shapes from the Edit menu or with configurable Ctrl+Arrow shortcuts (Command+Arrow on macO…
- v7.5.02026-09-14Added accessible empty-state guidance with image, directory, and drag-and-drop entry points when Labelme launches witho…
- v7.4.12026-09-03Synchronized the status bar with shape creation and editing modes immediately. (#2521)
CVAT
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Labelme
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