PimEyes vs PreCheck
PimEyes and PreCheck are both face search engines: upload a photo and find where that face appears online. They differ in where results come from, how you pay and how removal works.
At a glance
PimEyes
Face search engine
PreCheck
Face search engine
- Own face index, plus additional sources
- $1 per search, no subscription
- Credits never expire
- Web, Telegram bot and developer API
The short answer
PimEyes paid plans start at $29.99 per month, and full source links need a paid plan. PreCheck is $1 per search with no subscription, and every search runs across our own face index plus additional sources, merged into one ranked list with a score and link for each match.
PimEyes vs PreCheck, side by side
| PreCheck | PimEyes | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Face search engine | Face search engine |
| Search with a photo of a face | Yes, upload one photo | Yes |
| Matches the same person in different photos | Yes, face recognition search | Yes, face recognition search |
| Where results come from | Yes. Our own face index, plus additional search sources | Its own index of the open web; PimEyes says it excludes social media and video platforms |
| Results merged from multiple sources | Results from every source merged, de-duplicated and ranked by match score | Not described for its consumer plans |
| Price | $1 per credit, 1 credit per search | Open Plus $29.99/month, PROtect $34.99/month, Advanced $299.99/month |
| Subscription | No subscription, pay as you go | Monthly or yearly plans that renew automatically |
| Free searches | No free tier; searches start at $1 | Limited free searches with a CAPTCHA; full source links need a paid plan |
| Developer API | Yes, every account includes API access | OSINT API for verified organizations only; price on request |
| Telegram bot | Yes, search from our Telegram bot | Not publicly stated |
| Removal / opt-out | Yes, removal requests honored, no ID upload required | Yes, free, but asks for face photos and an anonymized ID or passport scan |
PimEyes details come from its public website as of September 13, 2026. Features and prices change, so check PimEyes's site before you buy.
Our own face index, plus more sources
A face search is only as good as the faces it can reach. PreCheck runs its own face index and searches it together with additional sources, so a single photo is checked against more than one place at once.
Our own face index
We crawl and index public images ourselves, and every search runs against that index.
Plus additional sources
Every search also runs against additional face search sources, so one search covers more of the web.
Merged and ranked
Matches from every source are combined, duplicates removed, and sorted by match score with a link to each page.
Key differences
Our own face index, plus more sources
PimEyes says its search covers an index of the open web and leaves out social media and video platforms. PreCheck runs every search against our own face index and additional sources, then merges duplicates and ranks each match by score.
$1 per search instead of a monthly plan
PimEyes plans start at $29.99 per month and renew automatically. PreCheck charges $1 per search, with no subscription, and credits never expire.
Full results when you pay for a search
On PimEyes, free searches show limited source links and paid plans unlock exact URLs. A paid PreCheck search shows every match with its score and a link to the page.
Removal without sending your ID
PimEyes' opt-out asks for photos of your face and an anonymized scan of your ID or passport. PreCheck removal requests ask for your details and the links you want removed.
PimEyes may suit you if
- You want ongoing alerts for new photos of your face
- You want takedown help included in a plan
- You run many searches every day and prefer a flat monthly price
PreCheck is the better fit if
- You want results from our own face index plus additional sources in one list
- You search occasionally and do not want a monthly plan
- You want an API or Telegram bot on every account
- You want to request removal without uploading an ID
Frequently asked questions
Is PreCheck a PimEyes alternative?
Yes. Both find where a face appears online from one photo. PreCheck searches our own face index plus additional sources and charges $1 per search instead of a monthly plan.
Can I use PreCheck without a subscription?
Yes. PreCheck has no subscriptions. Buy credits at $1 each, use one per search, and keep any unused credits for as long as you like.
How much does PimEyes cost?
As of September 2026, PimEyes lists Open Plus at $29.99 per month, PROtect at $34.99 per month and Advanced at $299.99 per month, with lower prices when billed yearly.
Does PreCheck show a match score?
Yes. Every match shows a score and a link to the page where the face was found, so you can judge each result yourself.
See what PreCheck finds
Upload one photo. We search our own face index and additional sources, then show every match with a score and a link. $1 per search, no subscription.
More comparisons
Sources for PimEyes, reviewed September 13, 2026: PimEyes homepage , Pricing , FAQ , What PimEyes can and can’t see , Opt-out , OSINT by PimEyes .
PimEyes is a trademark of its respective owner. PreCheck is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by PimEyes. This page compares publicly available information and is not a statement about how PimEyes operates beyond what it publishes.