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Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan vs Face++
Both stand on facial recognition software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Visit Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan 
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.
Visit Face++The facts
| Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan | Face++ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cognitec.com | faceplusplus.com |
| On facial recognition software | #8 of 16 | #4 of 16 |
Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan: what it does well
Face++: what it does well
- Includes face detection, comparison, search, and landmarks.
- Lists OCR, gesture, and body recognition tools.
- Face Landmark SDK can run locally on mobile devices.
- Technical support is available for integration and API issues.
What to know first
- Free facial recognition APIs share a QPS limit of three.
- Dense Facial Landmarks API has a separate limit of one.
- SDK online trial lasts one day.
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