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Luxand

Free up to 500 API requests monthly.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $9 per month Includes up to 1500 API requests and 20 transactions/minute capacity.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API
Best for Small projects, startups
Not for Large enterprises with extensive needs

4.1 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Luxand's Face Recognition API offers a free plan with basic features and is cost-effective for small-scale needs. It lacks advanced functionalities at the lower price points.

✓What it does well

Cost-EffectiveFree plan includes 500 API requests monthly with no credit card required.
Easy to UseIncludes code examples for various programming languages, making integration straightforward.
High PerformanceFace recognition takes only 60ms due to high CPU in cloud servers.

✕Where it falls short

Limited RequestsFree plan is limited to just 500 API requests monthly.
No StorageDoes not include secure storage for face databases; requires external solutions.
Basic Emotions OnlyLimited emotional detection compared to more expensive plans, which offer more options.

Key features

Free TrialOffers a free trial with limited features for new users.
Multiple LanguagesSupports over ten programming languages including Java and NodeJS.
Secure Cloud StorageKeeps neural network templates but not photos, ensuring privacy and security of face data.
Advanced Emotion DetectionOffers more detailed emotion analysis for paid plans.

Questions about Luxand

What is Luxand?

Luxand offers a Face Recognition API that runs on the web, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The vendor says recognition takes only 60ms thanks to high CPU power in its cloud servers, and code examples cover more than ten programming languages, including Java and NodeJS.

Does Luxand have a free plan?

Yes. Luxand's free plan includes 500 API requests a month with no credit card required. The reviewer notes that this limit is small and that the free plan offers only basic features, so it suits small-scale needs best.

How much does Luxand cost?

Luxand's Lite plan costs $19 per month and includes up to 5000 API requests with a capacity of 50 transactions per minute. The Basic plan costs $39 per month and includes up to 10,000 API requests with a capacity of 100 transactions per minute.

What are the limitations of Luxand?

The reviewer says Luxand lacks advanced functionality at its lower price points. Emotion detection is basic on cheaper plans, with more detailed analysis reserved for paid plans. The reviewer recommends it for small projects and startups and lists large enterprises with extensive needs among those it does not suit.

How does Toolio rate Luxand?

Alex scored Luxand 4.1 out of 5 on 3 Oct 2026 after real use. The reviewer calls it cost-effective for small-scale needs, easy to integrate thanks to code examples for various programming languages, and fast at face recognition.

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