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Best Facial Recognition Software in 2026

Facial recognition software helps with face-based identification and matching across supported images, video or services. This list is for people comparing tools by cost, recognition options and deployment needs.

  1. 1

    CompreFace

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    CompreFace offers a broad set of face-related functions through a self-hosted REST API. Check the Docker and processor requirements before choosing it for a deployment.

    9.0 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    DeepFace

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Choose DeepFace if you need a free Python library with multiple recognition models, configurable detection and self-hosting options.

    9.0 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Azure AI Speech

    by Azure AI Speech
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    Face++

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Face++ offers a broad set of computer vision APIs and SDKs, with a free API option and a limited SDK trial. Its free-key QPS caps and short trial window may shape evaluation and use.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    PimEyes

    Free plan Web

    Consider PimEyes if you need to search publicly accessible web images for visually similar faces or whole-image matches and want links to source pages.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    FacePhi Selphi

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Selphi combines facial authentication with liveness and injection attack detection, and offers API and SDK integration options.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID

    Paid LinuxWindows
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan

    Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    BioID Web Service

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    FaceFirst

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Cognitec FaceVACS Engine

    Paid AndroidAPILinux+2
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    Kairos Face Recognition API

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    eConnect Facial Rec

    Paid
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Innovatrics SmartFace

    Paid
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    NEC NeoFace Reveal

    Paid
    3.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Paravision Face Recognition Technology

    Paid
    3.7 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a free plan or trial fits your use, and read the licence when open-source code matters. Compare platform support, API access, video recognition, face database limits and liveness detection before choosing.

Questions

Is facial recognition software available for free?

Yes. Tools on this list offer free plans, and open-source code is available from tools on the list. Check the terms and licence before use.

Can I try a tool before paying?

A free trial is available from tools on this list. Confirm its limits, duration and post-trial pricing with the provider.

Which platforms are covered?

The list covers web, Windows, API, Linux, Android and self-hosted deployments. Platform support differs by tool.

What features should I compare?

Compare free plan, paid from, recognition mode, deployment, API access, video recognition, face database limit and liveness detection.

Are prices always published?

No fixed price is given for every paid tool. Some listings state pricing on request, so check the provider before choosing.

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