
Face++
Authenticate identities, reduce fraud, and create custom facial recognition applications with high accuracy.
- Freemium
- Web, API, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
- Code
- Free plan available
- No credit card
What is Face++?
Key features
Face detection and recognition
identifies faces in images and video streams with coordinates and confidence scores
Identity verification
compares two faces to confirm whether they belong to the same person
Liveness detection
distinguishes between real people and photographs or video replays to prevent spoofing attacks
Face attribute analysis
extracts details such as age, gender, expression, and head position from detected faces
Custom model training
allows organisations to train models on their own datasets for specific use cases
API and SDK integration
provides straightforward integration into web applications, mobile apps, and backend systems
Pros & cons
Advantages
- High accuracy rates across diverse image qualities and face angles
- Free tier available for testing and small-scale projects before commitment
- Flexible API structure suitable for both simple integrations and complex custom applications
- Liveness detection helps reduce fraud from photograph-based attacks
Limitations
- Pricing details for paid tiers are not transparent on the public website; you need to contact sales for quotes
- Facial recognition raises privacy concerns; organisations must ensure compliance with local regulations like GDPR and obtain proper user consent
- Performance can vary depending on image quality, lighting, and face angle in real-world conditions
Use cases
Banking and fintech: identity verification during account opening or high-value transactions
Mobile app security: enable apps or approve sensitive actions using face authentication
Access control: manage physical or digital access to restricted areas using facial recognition
Fraud prevention: detect and flag suspicious identity claims in insurance or lending applications
Age verification: estimate age for age-restricted services like alcohol or gambling platforms
Ready to try Face++?
Pricing
Free
Free
Limited API calls per month; suitable for development and testing; access to basic detection and verification features
Pro/Enterprise
Custom pricing
Higher API call limits; priority support; custom model training; service level agreements; contact sales for exact rates
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- Free plan available
- No credit card