How popular isLabel Studio?
In September 2026, people searched for Label Studio by name about 22,200 times worldwide, a 32.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.6% of all global data labelling platform searches, placing Label Studio sixth out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about data labelling platforms, Label Studio appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the nine.
Label Studio is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
AppenShare of searches 70.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
RoboflowShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Scale AIShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
CVATShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Label StudioShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top data labelling platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Label Studio appeared in all five answers. Label Studio is the most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Label Studio1st
Labelbox2nd
CVAT3rd
SuperAnnotate4th
Encord5th
Roboflow6th
Scale AI7th
Appen8th
Snorkel–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CVAT5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Label Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Labelbox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Roboflow4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Scale AI2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Encord2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SuperAnnotate2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Appen1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Snorkel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about data labelling platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which data labelling platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best data labelling platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best data labelling platform for training data?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data labelling platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data annotation tools”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which data labelling platforms compete with Label Studio?
Share of searches by month for Appen, Roboflow, Scale AI, CVAT, Snorkel, Label Studio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Appen | Roboflow | Scale AI | CVAT | Snorkel | Label Studio | Labelbox | Encord | SuperAnnotate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 0.72% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 74% | 10% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 0.73% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.49% | 0.73% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.5% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.47% | 0.85% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.8% | 10% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 71% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.1% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.5% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.58% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 72.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.59% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.5% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.1% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.4% | 9.8% | 8% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.7% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 70.7% | 1M | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.6% | 135K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.6% | 135K | +22.7% | +1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.3% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.3% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.6% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +0.3 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 1.3% | 18.1K | +49.6% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 1% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th |
1.
Appen70.7%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
2.
Roboflow9.6%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.
Scale AI9.6%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
4.
CVAT2.3%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Snorkel2.3%
Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.6%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Labelbox1.6%
Held 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
Encord1.3%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Label Studio and its closest rivals
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8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Label Studio changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Label Studio worldwide fell from 33.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Label Studio fell from 5th to 6th among data labelling platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for data labelling platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Scale AI gained share of searches among data labelling platforms worldwide, from 8% to 9.6%.

In September 2026, Appen lost share of searches among data labelling platforms worldwide, from 72.4% to 70.7%.

In September 2026, Encord rose from 9th to 8th among data labelling platforms worldwide.

In September 2026, SuperAnnotate fell from 8th to 9th among data labelling platforms worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Snorkel worldwide rose 173.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 33.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Label Studio worldwide fell 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are Label Studio’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Label Studio’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- label studio
Who owns Label Studio?
Label Studio is owned by HumanSignal. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by HumanSignal.
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