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Collaborative annotation for learning
Hypothesis is social annotation software offering an open-source social annotation tool for annotating web pages and PDFs in courses. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, USA, Hypothesis helps educators and researchers work more efficiently and achieve better outcomes.
Hypothesis is built for educators and researchers. It suits teams that want web and PDF annotation without spreadsheets and disconnected tools.
Compared with alternatives like Perusall, Hypothesis differentiates on web and PDF annotation. Pricing is quote-based and scoped to your usage and team size.
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SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
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HealthcarePCI DSS
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