Which is Better for Face Search:
Bing or Yandex?

Disclaimer: This is not an independent review. These tests were conducted in May 2024 as part of internal competitive analysis by an expert paid by FaceCheck.ID.

Below tests evaluate the effectiveness of Bing and Yandex for searching the Internet using a photo of someone's face. We used various criteria to match different practical use cases. You should test the search engines yourself to see which one works best for your needs. Each search test is awarded 0 to 5 score points based on how well the search performed. Points are summarized and charted at the end.;

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Bing often refuses to search for people, displaying the message "We couldn't find any results. Make sure the subject is well lit and centered," and returns no results in about 70% of attempts. It does not employ facial recognition technology, evident from its inability to match faces unless they are of celebrities or individuals with a substantial online presence.

Bing can, however, identify celebrities and display extra information such as a "Looks like" section with their names. Yandex, in contrast, allows face searches and typically delivers results, though these are primarily limited to images from Russian and Eastern European sources. Like Bing, Yandex does not use facial recognition, as shown by its general failure to match faces accurately unless the subjects are well-documented online. Both search engines are quick and free, but their effectiveness varies greatly depending on the subject's geographic and internet footprint.

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