Shastra vs Face++
Face++ is a face API from Megvii. Its Detect call returns landmark points and attributes, including a single beauty score. It gives you a number, not the measurements behind it.
Side by side
Both are scored on the same 10 weighted capabilities as the Facial Analysis Bench. A tool earns a capability when its company says it includes it. We build Shastra.
| Capability | Weight | Shastra | Face++ | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front face analysis | 15 | ● | ○ | One beauty number and landmark points. No measurements |
| Side profile analysis | 15 | ● | ○ | |
| All results unlocked | 14 | ● | ● | |
| Unlimited rescans | 14 | ● | ● | Pay as you go past the free tier |
| Myofunctional analysis | 14 | ● | ○ | |
| Results in seconds | 12 | ● | ● | |
| Editable landmarks | 10 | ● | ○ | Returned as coordinates, not editable |
| Improvement plan | 2 | ○ | ○ | |
| Before and after simulation | 2 | ○ | ○ | |
| Keeps past results | 2 | ○ | ○ | |
| Score | 100 | 94 | 40 |
When Face++ is the better pick
- You are a developer who wants a raw beauty number inside your own app
If you want to know how your face is built, front and side, with the measurements shown and no paywall, use Shastra.
Common questions
Is Shastra better than Face++?
For facial structure, yes on this rubric: Shastra scores 94% and Face++ scores 40%. Face++ has no front face analysis, side profile analysis, myofunctional analysis and editable landmarks.
How much does Face++ cost?
Free tier, then pay per call. Shastra is free with unlimited scans.
What is Face++?
Face++ is a face API from Megvii. Its Detect call returns landmark points and attributes, including a single beauty score. It gives you a number, not the measurements behind it.
