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doccano vs Labelme
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| Fact | doccano | Labelme |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 11k | 16k |
| Latest | v1.8.5 | v7.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-04-14 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 117 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 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 →
PartialdoccanoText annotation for classification, sequence labeling and sequence-to-sequence tasks.
PartialLabelmeDesktop polygon, box and point annotation for images.
doccano
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)
doccano
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Labelme
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