How much do your data annotation and labeling services cost?
We offer highly competitive, transparent per-hour pricing tailored to the complexity of the task. For example, general STEM labeling is $12/hr, while advanced LLM Math/Coding is $18/hr. Image Editing tasks are priced at $8/hr, and Dense Captioning is $6/hr. For specialized automotive tasks, we offer road lane annotation at $3/km.
What is the typical turnaround time for a data labeling project?
Turnaround times vary based on volume and complexity. Scoping and pilot phases typically take 1–2 weeks. Once the production ramp-up is complete by week 3, our annotators can hit a maximum throughput of 500 files per day per annotator, ensuring continuous, rapid delivery for time-sensitive models.
Which data modalities and formats do you support?
We cover Text, LLM RLHF, Image, Video, 3D/4D Point Cloud, LiDAR + Camera fusion, and Audio. Outputs can be formatted into standard JSON, COCO, YOLO, PCD, and Custom APIs, all processed seamlessly via the Abaka Forge platform to integrate with your training environment.
How do you ensure high accuracy in complex data labeling?
We guarantee up to 99% accuracy through our multi-layer QA framework and by utilizing our scholar-network of vertical experts. Instead of untrained crowds, we deploy specialized professionals and leverage Abaka Forge's large-model automation for highly consistent quality checks.
Is my sensitive data secure during the annotation process?
Yes. Abaka AI is fully compliant with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA. We mandate strict NDAs for all annotators and process your files within completely segregated, secure pipelines to prevent any unauthorized access or data leakage.
Do you provide multilingual data annotation services?
Absolutely. With annotators located in over 50 countries, we provide native-level expertise for multilingual audio, text translation, and localized RLHF alignment, ensuring cultural nuances and language intricacies are captured perfectly.
How does Abaka AI differ from other data annotation vendors?
Unlike vendors that crowdsource cheap labor, we provide a vertically specialized 1M+ workforce. More importantly, we are a trustworthy partner: we are self-funded, highly profitable since 2019, and we never build competitive models. Your data remains completely private.
Can we adjust the annotation guidelines mid-project?
Yes. We maintain a flexible partnership. During our weekly analytics and optimization reviews, you can request changes to labeling instructions, and our dedicated project pods will immediately calibrate to your new requirements without losing momentum.
Do you offer a pilot phase before full-scale production?
Yes, every major engagement begins with a pilot phase in Weeks 1-2. A dedicated pod annotates a small batch of data for your team to review, allowing us to align on edge cases and finalize quality benchmarks before scaling.
Who owns the intellectual property of the annotated data?
You do. Your data is exclusively yours. We guarantee 0% copyright risk on collected data and full IP provenance. We never repurpose, resell, or share your proprietary datasets with third parties or use them for our own models.
Do we have to use your software, or can you work in our tooling?
While our Abaka Forge platform accelerates processing by 50x via large-model automation (with credits at $0.20 USD each), our annotators can securely integrate into your proprietary annotation tools and isolated environments if required.
Is there a minimum project size for your data labeling services?
We support a wide range of project sizes, from high-precision niche pilot datasets to massive multi-million unit scale-ups. Please reach out to our team to discuss your specific volume requirements and get a tailored workflow estimate.