SAMA vs SCALE.AI

Considering alternatives to Scale.ai? Let’s Talk.

Sama is the trusted alternative for teams seeking a more transparent, collaborative, and responsible approach to model development. We work with enterprise AI leaders like Google, Walmart, and NASA—supporting agile, high-quality data labeling and model performance

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40% of FAANG companies trust Sama to deliver industry-leading data that powers AI

Proven Frameworks, Backed by a Cutting-Edge Platform

Purpose-Built for Responsible AI

For over 15 years, Sama has helped some of the world’s most innovative companies build better models—faster. Our approach combines proprietary technology with human-in-the-loop oversight to ensure that data is accurate, representative, and production-ready.

A Seamless Transition

Your project will have zero disruption when you move to Sama.  Here’s what to expect:
Free Quality Audit – A side-by-side look at where Sama can help you improve
Structured Migration Plan – Purpose-built for continuity and minimal lift.
Rapid Onboarding – Begin seeing measurable results within weeks.

Why Teams Make the Switch

Independent & Transparent
Sama is not backed by hyperscalers. Your roadmap and data stay in your control.

Built for Enterprise
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and more. A partner you can trust across AI-critical workflows.

Flexible by Design
No rigid fee structures or minimums. We meet you where you are—with solutions that scale as you do.

Human-Centered, Quality-First
Our vetted global workforce and quality review process consistently deliver >99% acceptance rates—over 10 billion data points per month.

Aligned to Your Goals
We act as an extension of your team, collaborating across data, product, and engineering to improve model performance and reduce time-to-market.

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Strategic Guidance for Complex Challenges

Machines Still Need Us

There are many paths to production — sometimes the biggest challenge is nailing down the right data strategy to get there.

With 1,000+ AI projects in our track record, our experts can help you navigate data strategy choices, including:

  • Understanding trade-offs, such as quality SLAs vs. the amount of data needed to improve the model (e.g. 99.5% accuracy for 100,000 images or 97% for 500,000)
  • Weighing options, like the right mix of raw collected data, human validated synthetic data, or raw synthetic data.
  • Defining success based on your model’s intended purpose, business outcomes, and more

If you’re evaluating your next AI partner, let’s talk. Sama offers a responsible, enterprise-ready alternative—designed to accelerate outcomes and align with your team’s goals.

What Our Customers Say

“Sama matched our previous vendor’s speed, gave us full transparency, and cost less over time.” — Director of AI, Fortune 100 Customer

“With Sama, we were able to meet all annotation deadlines, even across complex images—enabling us to launch on time and start generating revenue quickly.” — Indoor Robotics Case Study

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Responsible AI Development

Our Commitment

We believe in AI’s potential to transform the globe, but only if we develop it responsibly. At Sama, we prioritize transparent data governance and model development practices, following leading AI regulations while supporting enterprise-grade security.

Why It Matters

Ensuring the ethical creation, deployment, and ongoing use of AI systems is a shared responsibility. By prioritizing responsible AI, model owners can also expect to minimize financial risk, stay ahead of mandatory regulatory compliance, and strengthen customer relationships and their brand reputation.

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Vetted Workforce, Transparent Data Security

Do you know who’s working on your data? At Sama, we know how important it is to protect sensitive information, ensure model integrity, and meet regulatory standards.

How We Do It

We take security seriously, from our workforce to data compliance.

  • We employ more than 5,000 vetted, fungible part-time and full-time employees, with an average tenure of 2-3 years.
  • Work is conducted on access-controlled production floors, certified to TISAX and ISO 27001 standards. (ISO 42001 and SOC II in progress)
  • Sama achieved a 98.6% compliance score in recent client audits, with no critical errors flagged.
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Driven by Impact

Sama is committed to driving an ethical AI supply chain by providing equitable access to meaningful employment opportunities—as well as paying a living wage will full benefits.

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Certified B Corp

Sama was one of the first AI companies to be verified by B Lab, which recognizes companies that lead the way in building a sustainable and inclusive economy.

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Diverse Workforce

Sama is recognized as a diverse supplier with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women make up more than 50% of our workforce, and 29% of our executive team identify as black, indigenous, or people of color.

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Living Wages

Sama employees receive a living wage with real benefits, lifting 68K+ people above poverty lines. Associates are also able to contribute 50% more to housing and education costs than before their employment at Sama.