Comparison Guide • Offline-first • No login

BoundMi vs Label Studio, Roboflow & CVAT — which offline image annotation tool fits your workflow?

Q: Does BoundMi work without the internet?

Yes. BoundMi is designed to run fully offline. Projects are folders on disk; no account is required.

Q: Which export formats are supported?

YOLO text files, COCO JSON, and Pascal VOC XML with deterministic outputs.

Q: Can I use BoundMi for polygon/mask labeling?

Yes, BoundMi supports boxes, polygons/masks, keypoints, and tags.

Looking for a privacy‑first image labeling tool that’s fast, simple, and export‑ready? This page compares BoundMi (a Windows desktop app) with Label Studio, Roboflow, and CVAT across the things that matter: formats (YOLO/COCO/VOC XML/VGG/JSON/CSV), offline/no‑login, performance, and pricing. If you need a yolo label editor, a coco json editor or pascal voc xml , or vgg or json or csv export or simply an image labeling tool with no login, you’re in the right place.

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BoundMi desktop app — offline image annotation with boxes, polygons, and keypoints — BoundMi: a **privacy‑first, offline** annotator for Windows. Export **YOLO**, **COCO**, **VOC XML**, **VGG**, **JSON**, **CSV**.

At a glance: quick comparison

Category	BoundMi (Desktop)	Label Studio	Roboflow	CVAT
Deployment	Windows desktop app; offline‑first; no login	Web app; cloud or self‑hosted server	Primarily hosted web platform	Web app; typically self‑hosted server (on‑prem or cloud)
Works fully offline?	Yes — local files, no account	With self‑hosting and local storage	Generally no; uploads required for platform features	With self‑hosting and local storage
Login / accounts	No accounts (license activation only)	Accounts/roles	Accounts/teams	Accounts/roles
Formats	YOLO, COCO, Pascal VOC (XML), VGG, JSON, CSV (deterministic exports)	Broad; depends on templates/plugins	Broad; export helpers available	Broad; strong support via plugins
Annotation types	Boxes, polygons/masks, keypoints, tags	Boxes, polygons/masks, keypoints, text, etc.	Boxes, polygons/masks, keypoints, etc.	Boxes, polygons/masks, keypoints, etc.
Performance	Low‑latency canvas; optimized for single‑machine speed	Depends on server and network	Depends on network and project size	Depends on server resources
Pricing	One‑time license + optional add‑ons	Community (OSS) + paid tiers	Paid SaaS tiers (free tier available)	Open‑source (self‑host) + paid support options
Best fit	Air‑gapped labs, privacy‑first teams, solo makers	Teams needing flexible web workflows	Teams wanting hosted convenience & integrations	Teams preferring self‑hosted web stack

Notes: information is general, not exhaustive. Always confirm details on each vendor site.

Visual snapshot

Works fully offline

BoundMi desktop • Label Studio self‑host • Roboflow • CVAT self‑host

Setup complexity (lower is better)

BoundMi (install .exe) → Label Studio/CVAT (server) → Roboflow (account/projects)

Export breadth (YOLO/COCO/VOC/VGG/CSV)

All support broad formats; BoundMi focuses on clean, deterministic local exports.

Single‑machine speed

Desktop canvas avoids network round‑trips; web tools vary by server/network.

Deep‑dive comparisons

BoundMi vs Label Studio (for offline projects)

Label Studio is a flexible web app (cloud or self‑hosted). It’s powerful for collaborative, server‑based workflows. BoundMi is a desktop app you install locally—ideal when you want a privacy‑first annotation tool with no login and offline by default.

When to choose BoundMi: Your data cannot leave the machine; you need a fast yolo annotation app with deterministic YOLO/COCO/VOC exports and minimal setup.
When to choose Label Studio: You prefer a browser UI with roles, reviews, and a server that multiple users access concurrently.

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BoundMi vs Roboflow (when you can’t upload data)

Roboflow is a popular hosted platform that streamlines dataset management, model training, and deployment. That convenience typically means uploading your images to the platform. BoundMi keeps everything on your machine and focuses on being a fast offline image annotation tool for Windows with clean exports.

When to choose BoundMi: Policies or contracts prohibit data upload; you need a straightforward coco json editor / pascal voc xml export flow locally.
When to choose Roboflow: You want an integrated hosted pipeline (label → augment → train → deploy) and your data can be uploaded.

Visit Roboflow

BoundMi vs CVAT (local desktop vs web server)

CVAT is a mature, open‑source web server for labeling; teams often self‑host it on‑prem or in the cloud. BoundMi is a desktop app with zero server setup—great for single‑machine speed, local storage, and predictable exports.

When to choose BoundMi: Single‑user or small team on one machine; want a polygon annotation software with keyboard‑first UI and no server maintenance.
When to choose CVAT: You prefer a browser workflow with user roles and plan to manage a server for multi‑user projects.

Visit CVAT

Why BoundMi stands out

Offline‑first, no accounts: Work in secure or air‑gapped environments; keep sensitive media local.
Simple and fast: Keyboard‑friendly canvas; boxes, polygons/masks, keypoints; autosave and crash safety.
Deterministic exports: Clean YOLO, COCO, and VOC with stable IDs and paths.
Own your AI: Optional connect‑to‑your‑endpoint pre‑labels; you control where any inference runs.

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FAQ

Does BoundMi work without the internet?

Yes. BoundMi is designed to run fully offline. Projects are folders on disk; no account is required.

Which export formats are supported?

YOLO text files, COCO JSON, and Pascal VOC XML. Exports are deterministic to reduce pipeline surprises.

Is there a macOS version?

BoundMi focuses on Windows today. If macOS support matters to you, tell us on the Contact page.

Can I use BoundMi for polygon/mask labeling?

Yes. BoundMi supports boxes, polygons/masks, keypoints, and tags.