Head-to-head · AI Reverse Image Search Tools
TinEye vs PimEyes
TinEye leads on 0 checks, PimEyes 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 scoreTinEye · 4.8/10
- Free planboth
TinEye scores higher on our rubric for ai reverse image search tools: 4.8 against 3.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
TinEye is the better fit for professional exact-match verification. PimEyes is the better fit for face-focused public-web searching.
- TinEye fits best
Professional exact-match verification
- PimEyes fits best
Face-focused public-web searching
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Side by side
| Feature | TinEye 4.8/10 Visit ↗ | PimEyes 3.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in AI Reverse Image Search Tools | #4 in AI Reverse Image Search Tools |
| Best for | Professional exact-match verification | Face-focused public-web searching |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $200/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Tickets |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Enterprise |
| Features TinEye 0/2 · PimEyes 0/2 | ||
| API access | Not published | Not published |
| Browser extension | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Search type | Not published | Not published |
| Image uploads | Not published | Not published |
| Source index | Not published | Not published |
| Supported formats | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | TinEye is a reverse image search and image recognition service for professionals who need to verify images, research copyright, identify stock photos, locate higher-resolution versions, or detect duplicates. Searches support image upload,… Read the review → |
PimEyes is a web-based visual search platform for comparing uploaded images with publicly accessible images and returning visually similar results and source links. Its core focus is face search and reverse-image search, with visual… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TinEye — where it wins
- Finds exact, cropped, resized, and edited image matches
- Filters results by domain, collection, or stock-photo source
- Offers comparison tools, extensions, APIs, and MatchEngine
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $200 per month
- Enterprise pricing is custom
- Does not provide facial recognition or image-content recognition
PimEyes — where it wins
- Face search plus exact, modified, and similar-image matching
- Alerts, filters, source links, and PDF or CSV exports
- Takedown support, opt-out tools, and result exclusion controls
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access
- Focused on face and image searching rather than broader identity research
- Higher search volumes and advanced tools require paid plans
- TinEye4.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $200/mo
A strong choice for professional image verification, with paid plans starting at $200 monthly.
Visit TinEyeFull verdict → - PimEyes3.8/10 · Free plan
A face-focused web search tool with alerts, source links, exports, and takedown support.
Visit PimEyesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026



