How much do your data labeling services cost?
Our pricing is transparent and highly competitive, tailored to the complexity of the task. For example, specialized LLM Math and Coding annotation is $18/hr, general STEM tasks are $12/hr, dense image captioning is $6/hr, and autonomous driving road lane labeling is $3/km. We also offer Abaka Forge platform credits at $0.20 USD each for automated tooling.
How fast can you scale up an annotation project?
We move incredibly quickly. Initial scoping and pilot setup happen within Days 0–3. By Weeks 1–2, we complete rigorous quality calibration against your precise rubrics. By Week 3, we scale into full production, leveraging our network of 1M+ annotators to achieve up to 500 files/day per annotator without losing speed or accuracy.
What modalities and formats do you support?
We cover the complete spectrum of AI modalities: Text, LLM RLHF, Image, Video, 3D/4D Point Cloud, LiDAR + Camera fusion, and Audio. We output in all standard machine learning formats, including JSON, JSONL, XML, Parquet, COCO, and customized metadata structures designed specifically for your unique model architecture.
How do you maintain high accuracy on complex data?
We maintain a strict 99% accuracy rate through multi-layer QA protocols, objective benchmarks, and Model-as-Judge evaluations. For highly complex tasks, we entirely bypass standard crowds and deploy our scholar-network of subject matter experts—including PhDs, doctors, and competitive coders—ensuring flawless logic and deep reasoning.
Is my proprietary data secure with Abaka AI?
Absolutely. We are fully SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified. We enforce strict NDAs and operate entirely within segregated, highly secure pipelines. Whether you are handling sensitive healthcare text or proprietary defense imagery, we guarantee the highest level of enterprise-grade security and full GDPR/CCPA compliance.
Do you offer multilingual data labeling services?
Yes. Our global workforce spans over 50 countries, allowing us to source native speakers and cultural experts for nuanced multilingual RLHF, audio transcription, and sentiment analysis. This ensures your global AI models remain contextually aware, safe, and highly accurate across diverse languages and regional dialects.
Why choose Abaka AI over other data labeling platforms?
Unlike traditional platforms that rely on unverified click-workers, we are a trustworthy data partner for frontier AI. We deploy specialized domain experts, offer the automated Abaka Forge platform for 50x faster throughput, and guarantee that we will never build proprietary foundation models that compete with your business.
How do you handle changes to labeling instructions mid-project?
AI development is agile, and so are we. During our weekly syncs, we review edge cases and can dynamically update the labeling taxonomy. Our dedicated project managers swiftly communicate these rubric adjustments to our trained annotators, ensuring a seamless pivot without compromising ongoing delivery timelines.
Do you offer a pilot program before full commitment?
Yes, every engagement begins with a rapid pilot phase. This allows us to strictly align our workforce with your specific quality metrics, test the data pipeline integration, and definitively prove our 99% accuracy capability before you commit to large-scale, ongoing production volumes.
Who owns the labeled data?
You maintain 100% ownership of your data at all times. Your datasets are exclusively yours—never repurposed, never resold, and never shared with other clients. We provide full IP provenance for all data collected, guaranteeing a 0% copyright risk for your training pipelines and absolute peace of mind.
Can we use our own annotation tools?
While our all-in-one Abaka Forge platform dramatically accelerates cleaning, annotation, and training (often reducing preprocessing time by 70%), we remain fully flexible. If you have proprietary internal tooling or specific custom API requirements, our embedded talent can adapt and work securely directly within your environment.
Is there a minimum project size for engagement?
We support everything from bespoke, highly specialized pilots to massive enterprise-grade continuous data pipelines. Whether you need a small ongoing project-based team for specialized RLHF or elastic scalability for millions of image tags, we expertly tailor our engagement models to fit your precise scale and budget constraints.