Which is Better for Face Search:
Google or Yandex?
Top Reverse Image Search Engines Thoroughly Tested
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 Google 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.;
16 Search by Face Tests
Google vs Yandex
Google's reverse image search is highly effective for identifying commercial products, often displaying the message "Results for People are Limited" and failing to match individuals, due to its lack of facial recognition technology. In contrast, Yandex offers a more flexible approach, allowing searches for faces without using facial recognition technology and providing results from diverse angles, particularly from Russian and Eastern European sources, though it has limited reach in Western and Asian regions. Both platforms excel within their respective focuses; Google in commercial product identification and Yandex in broader image searches across specific geographical areas.
Can Google and Yandex Recognize a Side Facial Profile?
Can Google and Yandex Find Romance Scammers?
Can Google and Yandex Work with Poor Quality Photos?
Can Google and Yandex Find Child Abusers?
Can Google and Yandex Find Recent News?
Can Google and Yandex Recognize a Person wearing a Mask?
Can Google and Yandex Find Obscure Foreign Celebrities?
Can Google and Yandex Find an OnlyFans Model?
Can Google and Yandex Find an Adult Actress by Low-Res Pic?
Can Google and Yandex Find an Old Person by Their Young Pic?
Can Google and Yandex Find a Profile of a War Criminal?
Can Google and Yandex Find Escort Ads?
Can Google and Yandex Handle Facial Expressions?
Can Google and Yandex Find AI Generated Images?
Can Google and Yandex Work with Blurred Photos?
Can Google and Yandex Find Social Media Profiles?
Google and Yandex - Bottom Line Comparison
The Ultimate Facial Recognition Search Engine Showdown
Test | FaceCheck | PimEyes | SocialCatfish | Yandex | Tineye | Bing | |
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Side Facial Profile | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Romance Scam Photo | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bad Photo of a Killer | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Child Molester on the Run | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Recently Arrested | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Masked Celebrity Actress | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Unknown Singer from Laos | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Random OnlyFans Model | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Low-Res Pic of Adult Actress | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Find Old Person by Young Pic | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
War Criminal Soldier | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Brazilian Escort Ad | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Exaggerated Expression | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
AI Generated Girl | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Blurred Photo | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Social Media Model | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Points | |||||||
FaceCheck | PimEyes | SocialCatfish | Yandex | Tineye | Bing |
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Single Test Results
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