What is the Sama Platform
Updated at October 1st, 2025
Welcome to Sama, a purpose-built, full-cycle data annotation and validation platform that powers AI models with high-quality ground truth data.
Sama blends cutting-edge automation with human expertise to support every step of your dataset workflow. From preparation through delivery, while driving speed, accuracy, and transparency.
Key Capabilities: From Raw Data to Model-Ready
Here’s how Sama empowers you across the entire annotation lifecycle:
| Stage | What Sama Offers |
| Data Preparation | Clean, filter, and normalize raw inputs before they enter the annotation pipeline |
| Task Queueing & Prioritization | Organize and prioritize labeling tasks based on your project goals or model performance metrics |
| Task Management & Distribution | Efficiently route work to qualified annotators, monitor progress, and handle task reassignments |
| Annotation Tools & Assisted Labeling | Use advanced tooling (bounding boxes, segmentation, keypoints, ML-assisted suggestions) to accelerate annotation |
| Quality Control & Auditing | Combine automated checks, calibration phases, and human review layers to maintain data quality |
| Post-processing | Refine, validate, or augment labels before final delivery |
| Delivery & Integration | Export annotated data in your preferred formats and integrate seamlessly into model pipelines |
What Makes Sama Stand Out
- Human + Automation Optimization: Algorithms assist with high-frequency labeling, while expert annotators handle edge cases and QA.
- Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure: Features like SamaHub for collaboration, SamaIQ for data insights, and robust APIs.
- Quality You Can Trust: Industry-leading quality guarantees, often achieving 99%+ acceptance rates.
- Ethical & Impact-Driven: A certified B Corporation committed to fair labor and social impact.
- Scalable & Flexible: From small pilots to massive datasets, Sama grows with your needs.