You’ve probably come across Reversely.ai. While it promises accurate reverse image searches, some users tell a different story.

From recycled results to vague matches, it sometimes misses more faces than it finds, and the price tag doesn’t exactly sweeten the deal.

But fear not – your savior (me) has dug through forums, tests, and real feedback to bring you 5 tools that actually deliver.

Tool	Best For	Description
ProFaceFinder	Spotting fake or reused photos	Affordable, fast, and pay-per-search. Great for finding reused photos on social media, dating apps, or scam sites. Allows users to opt out if their images appear.
PimEyes	Professional-level accuracy	Extremely precise, even with blurry or old photos. Ideal for professionals but too expensive for casual users.
FaceCheck.ID	Safety and scam verification	Focuses on public and trusted sources like news and mugshot databases. Reliable for background and identity checks.
FaceSeek	Flexible, casual use	Offers free quick searches and affordable deep dives without subscriptions. Great for users who search occasionally.
Yandex Images	Free global searches	Completely free and effective for finding where a photo appears online. Best for global use but less accurate with edited or angled images.

1. ProFaceFinder: Affordable and Face Focused

Meet ProFaceFinder: an affordable, focused, and actually useful tool for tracking faces online. Unlike tools that access only random corners of the web, this one looks into platforms people actually use:

• social media
• dating sites
• online communities, and even 
• scammer databases. 

So, if someone’s using the same photo across different identities or platforms, ProFaceFinder is likely to catch it in one search. Something that neither Google nor Reversely.ai could do. 

Pricing starts at $5.95 for 2 searches, or $9.95 for 7. It’s more than an image lookup tool: It flags fake social media accounts, spots catfish dating profiles, and checks if someone’s using your photos…in seconds. 

ProFaceFinder has a pay-as-you-search system which keeps it simple – no subscriptions needed. It also allows opt-out requests for those who find their own photos indexed, offering more control than services like Reversely.ai.

2. PimEyes: The Most Accurate, If You Can Afford It

When users talk about facial recognition tools that actually work, PimEyes always tops the list. It’s scarily good at finding faces – even old, low-res, or side-angled photos. You could upload a 10-year-old selfie and still get exact matches.

But accuracy comes at a cost: at least $30 per month to be exact. One-off searches are possible for $15 which is still kind of pricey. For many, that’s a dealbreaker, but professionals and serious clients don’t mind it. 

There have been fewer results since PimEyes stopped indexing some big sites after privacy pushback however, results still are delivered. 

It’s also been criticized for its ethics – but to its credit, the company introduced opt-outs and tightened policies.

3. FaceCheck.ID: Focused on Safety and Background Clues

If you’re looking to verify someone’s identity or check their background, FaceCheck.ID is one of the more trustworthy tools around. 

Unlike most engines, it focuses on results from news, articles, mugshot databases, social media, and public safety sources. 

It’s built for people who want to confirm a face across the web, especially when safety risks or scams are on the table.

FaceCheck.ID was once completely free, but now you’ll need to buy credits to unlock full results. It only accepts crypto payments, starting at $19, which some users find inconvenient.

Even without paying, it often shows where the photo appears (a blog, mugshot or dating site) so you can follow the trail yourself, manually.

The platform also takes ethics seriously: it blocks searches involving minors and removes images after requests. If your main goal is safety, identity checks, or scam protection, FaceCheck is a smart pick.

4. FaceSeek: Free-to-Try with Paid Deep Dives

If you want to forget endless subscriptions, check out FaceSeek. It’s the new, cool tool that lets you run free searches instantly with no account needed, or any credit card trap involved. 

If you need more details, deep searches start at just $3.90. It’s fast, transparent, and even comes with a “remove me” option if your own selfies ever pop up.

FaceSeek taps into a wide range of open web sources: social media, blogs, news sites, and other image databases. Free results give you a preview, but source details and extended matches aren’t available unless you pay.

It’s still building its database, but it’s already offering results that other more expensive tools miss. And since it’s credit-based, you can save paid searches for more critical lookups instead of burning through a monthly subscription.

5. Yandex Images: Surprisingly Powerful, Completely Free

Yandex, Russia’s leading image search engine is known for finding photos that other free tools miss. It’s particularly strong across Eastern European and Russian domains and can match images that have been cropped or resized.

It’s completely free: no account or paywalls. Just upload a photo and get instant matches. For many, Yandex is a first step before moving to premium, paid tools.

It won’t track down photos with different angles or heavy editing but it’s great when you need to find distant look-alikes of the same person. 

I suggest considering privacy and geopolitical concerns before using it. When it comes to accuracy on finding popular people and images, Yandex remains one of the most effective free search engines available.

When Face Searching, Pick What Fits Your Needs and Budget

In comparison to other engines, tools like ProFaceFinder, PimEyes, Yandex, FaceCheck, and FaceSeek give you more control, clarity, and better results overall.

Think of these platforms as different lenses, with different benefits. The smart move isn’t picking the most expensive one, but matching the tool to your goal.

But remember: Don’t treat search results as gospel. Always verify, cross-check, and respect the person behind the photo.