Cognitec FaceVACS Engine

Spec sheet

Purpose

FaceVACS Engine lets clients build face-recognition applications for 1:1 verification and 1:N identification, and facial-image-analysis applications.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Platforms

The engine is available for Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Deployment

The software is offered in customized SDKs and as a Docker container with a REST API called Engine Server.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Age estimation

Age estimation includes underage classification for ages 13 to 25 and supports faces in profile view.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Algorithms

The engine includes algorithm A21, described as having a smaller memory footprint for mobile app development.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Developer APIs

Listed APIs include C++, Java, Microsoft .NET, and BioAPI 2.0 Verification Engine.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Image and video

It supports face localization and tracking in images and video streams.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Image quality

Image-quality checks assess portrait characteristics such as lighting, pose, exposure, glasses, closed eyes, and unnatural color.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Security certification

Cognitec states that it holds an ISO/IEC 27001 certificate.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Standards

Its image quality tests check compliance with ISO 19794-5 and ISO 39794-5.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Support and licensing

Cognitec asks prospective customers to describe their application and licensing needs so it can propose an SDK package.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Version 10.0

Version 10.0 highlights include matching algorithm B16, an improved face finder, age estimation, generic ARM64 support, and a portrait assessment processor.Read 13 Nov 2026 · cognitec.com

Plans and prices

Every Cognitec FaceVACS Engine plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Facial Recognition Software#10 of 165.8