Open source face-recognition projects
Every project in the registry tagged face-recognition, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
An offline-first photo manager for large local libraries
Self-hosted open-source web gallery to view your photos and videos featuring mobile-friendly, tagging and AI powered image discovery
The modern, local-first platform for professional video surveillance.
Frequently asked questions
How many open source face-recognition projects are there?
This registry tracks 3 projects tagged face-recognition, with 4,805 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is lap at 2,509 stars.
Are these face-recognition projects free to use?
Yes — 3 of the 3 carry an explicit open-source licence across 2 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which face-recognition project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these face-recognition projects still maintained?
3 of the 3 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.