Label Studio

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Multi-type data labeling and annotation platform for ML

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Deploy Label Studio in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Label Studio

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Label Studio?

Label Studio is a multi-type data labeling platform essential for training machine learning models. Self-hosting is critical because your training data — images, text, audio — often contains sensitive or proprietary information. Hosted labeling services require uploading this data to their cloud, which may violate compliance requirements.

Label text, images, audio, video, and time-series data in one platform

Training data stays on your server — critical for HIPAA, GDPR, and proprietary data

Customizable labeling interfaces for any annotation task

Machine learning-assisted labeling to speed up annotation

No per-task pricing — label as much data as you need

Label Studio vs Alternatives

Label Studio vs Scale AI

Scale AI is a managed labeling service with per-task costs. Self-hosted Label Studio lets your team label unlimited data at zero platform cost.

Label Studio vs Labelbox

Labelbox charges per-seat. Label Studio is open-source with unlimited annotators on your own infrastructure.

Label Studio vs Argilla

Argilla focuses on LLM/NLP data curation. Label Studio supports a broader range of data types including images, audio, and video.

Why Deploy Label Studio with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Label Studio with PostgreSQL backend for reliable data storage and persistent volumes for your uploaded assets. No need to manually configure database connections — it's all pre-wired.

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After Deployment

After deploying Label Studio with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create admin account

Create labeling projects

Configure labeling interfaces and import data

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Label Studio FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Label Studio

How do I deploy Label Studio with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Label Studio from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Label Studio?

Label Studio requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Label Studio data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Label Studio backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Label Studio to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Label Studio image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Label Studio free to self-host?

Label Studio is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.