CompreFace

7.2easy start · #1 of 35
in AI Image Recognition Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

CompreFace is ranked #1 of 35 in AI image recognition software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

CompreFace plans and pricing

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CompreFace Free free and open-source; Docker-based deployment; CPU and GPU support github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on AI image recognition software

Free plan: Yes
Face recognition: Yes
Custom models: Yes
Deployment options: hybrid

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The record

No ML expertise required: The project says it can be set up and used without prior machine-learning skills.
Deployment: It is delivered as a Docker Compose configuration and can run as a standalone server or be deployed in the cloud.
Where it runs: The setup instructions cover Windows, macOS, and Linux, and require Docker and Docker Compose or Docker Desktop.
Hardware: CompreFace supports CPU and GPU models and lists an x86 processor with AVX support among its requirements.
Recognition libraries: The project says it is based on libraries including FaceNet and InsightFace.
Access management: A UI panel and role-management system let users manage roles and control access to face recognition services.
Security and license: The project describes itself as self-hosted, which it says gives additional guarantees for data security, and releases the software under the Apache 2.0 license.
SDKs: The project links JavaScript, Python, and .NET SDK repositories.
Integrations: The project invites contributors to add support for other platforms such as Home Assistant or DreamFactory; it does not describe these as built-in integrations on the page.
Support: The project directs users to report ideas and bugs on GitHub and offers a community chat link.
Setup requirement: The documented quick start downloads a release archive and starts the service with docker-compose up -d.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best AI Image Recognition Software in 2026#1 of 35

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Sources

github.com/exadel-inc/CompreFace· checked 4 Oct 2026