Pilot program · Try before you buy

See Annoto work for your learners before you commit

A free pilot on your own courses, inside your LMS, with no contract and no fixed end date. You set the goals and the pace; we handle the integration, train your faculty and show you the results.

Included:No contractYour LMS and videosFaculty trainingDedicated contact
Learners around the world commenting on a shared course video

Institutions that started with a pilot

90%+

of pilots continue into a department or campus rollout

88–97%

learner engagement in documented pilot courses

30–70%

saved by replacing separate video tools with one license

3M+

learners reached at institutions worldwide

How a pilot runs

Five stages, built around your calendar

You decide how long the pilot runs and which courses take part. We take care of the rest, and you always know what happens next and who is doing it.

1OnboardingPlanning2IntegrationSetting up Annoto3TrainingProduct and use cases4During the pilotOngoing insights5Pilot reviewResults and case studies
Stage 1 · You set the goals
Onboarding

One planning call. We learn your faculties, courses and terminology, agree what success means and set the training timeline and integration layout.

You get: a dated plan and a named Annoto contact
Stage 2 · We integrate and validate
Integration

One LTI 1.3 registration. We set features and UX per site, course and video, then test every activity with instructor and student accounts.

You get: a validated integration and report
Stage 3 · We train your faculty
Training

Annoto University sessions in the format you choose: webinar, workshop, train the trainer or one on one, per school or department.

You get: confident instructors and course templates
Stage 4 · We stay beside you
During the pilot

The admin dashboard shows adoption, engagement and completion from week one, and regular check ins let us adjust together.

You get: live insight and a partner who answers
Stage 5 · You decide, with evidence
Pilot review

Results against your goals plus case studies with your top instructors. Continue, expand or stop. No pressure, no lock in.

You get: evidence for leadership

Hover or tap a stage to see what happens and what you get.

1
You

Set the goals

One planning call: your faculties, courses and what success means to you.

2
Annoto

Integrate and validate

LTI 1.3 setup, features per course and video, every activity tested first.

3
Annoto

Train your faculty

Sessions in the format you choose, with a track for every instructor.

4
Annoto

Stay beside you

Check ins, a dedicated contact and live adoption data from day one.

5
You

Decide, with evidence

Results and case studies. Continue, expand or stop. No lock in.

You come first

A pilot is our work, not your project

Too many pilots stall because the vendor hands over a login and disappears. A named person on our side owns your pilot from the first call to the final review.

Two people reviewing results on a wall chart

Integration done for you

We connect Annoto to your LMS and video platform, configure it for your use cases and validate every activity. You get a validation report, not a to do list.

Instructor completing Annoto training at a laptop

Training that fits each instructor

Webinar, workshop, train the trainer or one on one. Some instructors want every feature; others want the shortest learning curve. Both get a path.

Course lead reviewing an engagement dashboard

Insights while it runs, not after

The admin dashboard shows adoption, engagement and completion from the first week, so we adjust together instead of finding issues at the end.

What we ask from you
  • A pilot sponsor and an LMS or IT admin contact
  • The courses and instructors taking part, and what you want to measure
  • Two validation accounts (instructor and student) in a sample course
  • Training dates that work for your faculty

Any number of learners, any video length, any discipline. Everything else is on us.

What a pilot can save you

30% saved on every tool Annoto replaces. Replace a few and it can reach 70%.

Video hosting, skill assessment, in video quizzes, discussion and peer feedback are usually separate contracts. A pilot is the moment to test whether one Annoto license covers them all, and to see the number before you sign anything.

Price match
Already have a quote? We price 30% below it.
Switching credit
Time left on GoReact, PlayPosit, VoiceThread or FeedbackFruits is credited, so you never pay twice.
Start small
A department or program license on institution terms, expandable later.
Today's stack100%
Video hosting
Kaltura, Panopto, YuJa
Skill assessment
GoReact
In video quizzes
Canvas Studio, PlayPosit
Video discussion
VoiceThread
Peer feedback
FeedbackFruits
Analytics and add ons
Point tools, renewals
↓
One Annoto license70% or less

Hosting or any host, assessment, quizzes, discussion, peer review and analytics on one contract.

Illustrative example. The 30% applies to each separately licensed tool replaced; the actual figure depends on your tools and FTE count, and your quote shows the exact amount.

Why pilot Annoto

One platform for every video need, today, tomorrow and after that

Institutions usually run four or five separate video tools, each with its own contract, login and training. A pilot tests whether one layer can replace them all, on the videos and LMS you already have.

Today

Consolidate the tool stack

Skill assessment, in video quizzes, discussion, peer review and analytics in one place, replacing GoReact, PlayPosit, Canvas Studio, VoiceThread and FeedbackFruits.

How the saving works →
Tomorrow

Keep every video host, or switch

Annoto runs on Kaltura, Panopto, YuJa, YouTube, Vimeo or our own hosting. Interactions and analytics live in Annoto, so changing vendors stops being a two year migration.

The multi video platform →
And after that

AI that works for educators

Lumo AI drafts in video questions, summarizes discussions and flags learners who need attention, inside the same layer, with no new tool to buy or roll out.

Meet Lumo AI →
Measured in every pilot:Video completionLearner engagementQuiz and reflection resultsDiscussion spreadEarly warning per learnerDocumented interaction (RSI)Why Annoto →
From pilot to practice

What instructors said after their pilot

“

In an online class, Annoto accomplishes many of the same goals for discussion as an in person class. I highly recommend it to other instructors.

Dr. Cindy Wilson
Dr. Cindy Wilson
Course Instructor, Florida State University
“

It enabled me to efficiently and effectively engage all students and allowed me to assess engagement for ALL students.

Prof. Mark M. Alter
Prof. Mark M. Alter
Professor of Educational Psychology, NYU
“

It makes students feel somehow accompanied while they are performing activities by themselves.

Alejandra Chavarria Arnau
Alejandra Chavarria Arnau
Professoressa Ordinaria, University of Padova
“

A great tool to inject clarifying comments and emphasis at time stamped moments throughout instructional videos.

Dr. Mark Losego
Dr. Mark Losego
Associate Professor, Georgia Tech
“

Watching videos can be a lonely experience. Using Annoto made the students become active and reflect on the material.

Dr. Elaine Hoter
Dr. Elaine Hoter
Project Leader, Talpiot College MOOC
“

What I enjoy most about Annoto is its ease of use for both teachers and students, while serving as an incredibly effective learning tool.

Genevieve Hale
Genevieve Hale
Vice Chair, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University
Use cases from real pilots

See how other institutions ran theirs

All customer stories →
FAQ

Common questions before a pilot

Something else on your mind? Talk to our team →

How long does a pilot run?

As long as you need to see real results. We agree the window with you in the planning call, around your academic calendar, and we can extend it if your courses or goals change.

What does it cost?

Nothing. The pilot is free and there is no contract. If you continue, department and program licenses are an easy entry point, and we credit time left on a competing tool's contract.

Do we need to move our videos?

No. Annoto runs on top of the video you already have in Kaltura, Panopto, YuJa, YouTube, Vimeo or your own host, and can host video for you if you prefer.

How much time do instructors need?

First setup on a video takes minutes. Most instructors join one training session; those who want more depth get a workshop or one on one time.

Can we talk to an institution like ours?

Yes. We arrange reference calls matched by context, for example an online graduate program with another online graduate program.

Try Annoto on your own courses

Tell us your LMS and a few courses. We will come back with a plan, dates and a named contact for your pilot.