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Head-to-head · Facial Recognition Software

FacePhi Selphi vs Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score FacePhi Selphi #1 in Facial Recognition Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Contact FacePhi
Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID #8 in Facial Recognition Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Contact Cognitec

FacePhi Selphi leads on 0 checks, Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFacePhi Selphi · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresCognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID · 1 of 3

FacePhi Selphi scores higher on our rubric for facial recognition software: 8.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

FacePhi Selphi is the better fit for organizations needing facial authentication and liveness. Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID is the better fit for investigators managing large on-prem face databases.

  • FacePhi Selphi fits best

    Organizations needing facial authentication and liveness

  • Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID fits best

    Investigators managing large on-prem face databases

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Side by side

Feature FacePhi Selphi 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.5
Ranking #1 in Facial Recognition Software #8 in Facial Recognition Software
Best for Organizations needing facial authentication and liveness Investigators managing large on-prem face databases
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, Linux
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FacePhi Selphi 0/3 · Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID 1/3
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Video recognition Not checked yet Not checked yet
Liveness detection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Recognition mode Not checked yet Both
Deployment Not checked yet On-premises
Face database limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports both 1:1 facial authentication and 1:N identification
  • Passive liveness testing helps assess that a face is live
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment across web and major platforms
  • Supports 1:n identification and n:n database deduplication
  • Processes multi-million-person databases with configurable cluster processing
  • Combines batch workflows, case lists and REST API integration
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Integration is centered on the REST API and SDK components
  • Email and documentation are the listed support channels
  • Requires self-hosted deployment rather than a hosted service
  • Pricing is available only by contacting sales
  • Designed for mid-market and enterprise database workflows, not lighter needs
Our verdict

FacePhi Selphi is facial-recognition software for companies and integrators building digital identity workflows, with a stated fit for mid-market and enterprise organizations. It extracts facial features into a template, then supports both…

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Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID is an on-premises facial recognition application for biometric verification and identification. It compares probe images against large image databases, with use cases including ID-fraud detection, clerical-error…

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  1. FacePhi SelphiFacial Recognition Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan IDFacial Recognition Software 7.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FacePhi Selphi — where it wins

    • Supports both 1:1 facial authentication and 1:N identification
    • Passive liveness testing helps assess that a face is live
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment across web and major platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Integration is centered on the REST API and SDK components
    • Email and documentation are the listed support channels

  • Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID — where it wins

    • Supports 1:n identification and n:n database deduplication
    • Processes multi-million-person databases with configurable cluster processing
    • Combines batch workflows, case lists and REST API integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted deployment rather than a hosted service
    • Pricing is available only by contacting sales
    • Designed for mid-market and enterprise database workflows, not lighter needs
  • FacePhi Selphi8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Selphi combines facial authentication, identification and passive liveness for digital identity flows.

    Contact FacePhiFull verdict →
  • Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID7.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A self-hosted system for large-scale facial identification, verification and deduplication.

    Contact CognitecFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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