Use the FaceReader engine in your application
Want to easily integrate facial expression analysis into other applications? Using the FaceReader SDK is the perfect solution. The SDK is available for Windows, Android and Linux, and can run on your PC or server. For cloud-based analysis, a FaceReader Cloud SDK is available.
Additionally, a FaceReader Application Programming Interface (API) has been developed to serve as an interface between your software, and to facilitate integration with the standard FaceReader for Windows software.
Whether you wish to combine facial expression analysis with your own software or embed components of our software into existing applications, we offer you the tools to do so. Add facial expression analysis technology to your application to optimize your solution using the FaceReader SDK. This will help you improve and innovate by providing unique insights in customer behavior or user experience, depending on your application.
Benefits of the FaceReader SDK are:
To get you started with the SDK, we offer support options for your engineers who will develop the final solution for you.
Facial expressions recognized by FaceReader can be accessed in real-time by other applications, making the program an ideal tool for research on affective computing and the design of adaptive interfaces.
The FaceReader API is available for all users with a FaceReader for Windows license. It allows other software programs to respond instantly to the emotional state of the participant. The API includes a real-time export of the emotion data, receives and sends markers, exports coordinates of key points, exports image quality, and more!
The FaceReader SDK is based on the proven state-of-the-art FaceReader technology. FaceReader software is used by over 1000 companies and universities worldwide and is the most robust tool for automatic analysis of facial expressions, providing users with an objective assessment of a person’s emotions.
The API is most suitable for single set-ups in which you want to connect your software to FaceReader for real-time integration. For large-scale applications, the SDK is the ideal solution. The SDK is available for Windows, Android and Linux, as well as in the cloud for web-based analysis. Feel free to contact us when you are looking for an SDK running on other operating systems.
| Feature | FaceReader for Windows | Windows SDK | Android SDK | Cloud SDK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic expressions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valence | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Arousal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaze direction | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| Subject characteristics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head orientation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Facial states | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Landmarks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Action units | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Custom expressions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Remote PPG | ✓ | Under development | – | Under development |
| Consumption behavior | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Analysis of multiple faces | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calibration | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
Depending on the solution, pricing is based on the number of analyses or the number of units. We also offer an unlimited version for optimal flexibility.
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