Clarifai
Full-stack AI platform for computer vision and NLP
- Freemium
- Web, API, iOS, Android
- WritingAI Tools for Natural Language ProcessingDeveloper Tools
- Free plan available
- No credit card

What is Clarifai?
Key features
Pre-trained vision and language models
access ready-made models for image recognition, object detection, text classification, and more without training
Custom model training
train your own models on labelled datasets to handle specific use cases and improve accuracy on your data
Video analysis
process video streams frame-by-frame for real-time detection and tracking applications
API and SDKs
integrate computer vision and NLP capabilities into applications via REST and gRPC APIs, with SDKs for multiple languages
Model versioning and evaluation
manage multiple model versions, compare performance metrics, and track improvements over time
Labelling and annotation tools
prepare training data with built-in tools for tagging images and text
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Low barrier to entry; pre-trained models mean you can start building without machine learning expertise
- Handles both vision and language tasks on one platform, reducing tool fragmentation
- Flexible pricing with a genuine free tier, making it accessible for experiments and small projects
- Good API documentation and SDKs reduce integration complexity
Limitations
- Custom model training requires sufficient labelled data and some technical knowledge to achieve good results
- May not match the accuracy of highly specialised tools built for specific domains
- Free tier has limitations on API calls and storage that become restrictive quickly for production use
Use cases
E-commerce product classification: automatically categorise products and detect defects in images
Content moderation: scan user-uploaded images and text for policy violations
Healthcare imaging: analyse medical scans and X-rays to flag anomalies
Security and surveillance: monitor video feeds for unauthorised access or suspicious behaviour
Document processing: extract text and data from scanned invoices, forms, and contracts
Ready to try Clarifai?
Pricing
Free
Free
Limited API calls per month; access to pre-trained models; suitable for testing and prototypes
Starter
Pricing varies by usage
Higher API call allowances; custom model training; suitable for small production deployments
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Unlimited API calls; dedicated support; on-premise deployment options; custom integrations
Get started with Clarifai
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- Free plan available
- No credit card