Affectiva Facial Coding API
The Affectiva Facial Coding API provides developers with an easy way of getting AI powered facial coding metrics for any video.
How it Works
No local installation. No complex setup.
Provide videos through a straight forward HTTP API
Get frame by frame expression data in your preferred format (JSON, CSV)
You only pay for what you use.
Key Features
- Effortless Integration: No need for complex setups. Simply upload your videos and get results in JSON or CSV format.
- Budget-Friendly: Save on costs without compromising on quality. Our API service is a cost effective way of getting started with facial coding AI.
- Scalable Solution: Perfect for businesses of all sizes. Handle multiple video uploads and receive quick, accurate results.
- Comprehensive Analysis: Detect a wide range of facial expressions and emotions, providing valuable insights for various applications.
- Instant Access: Start analyzing videos right away. Reduce the time to insights and make informed decisions faster.
- Trusted Technology: Powered by Affectivas’ leading facial coding technology, used in over 1,500 research projects.
Competitive Comparison
| Feature | Affectiva Facial Coding API | Microsoft Azure Face API | Amazon Rekognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial Expression Coding | ✅ Detailed frame-level AUs | ❌ Basic emotion labels | ❌ Basic emotion labels |
| Multi-face Video Support | ✅ Built-in (via multiface) | ❌ | ✅ (but limited) |
| Developer Access via API | ✅ Curl/REST + Auth | ✅ | ✅ |
| Output Formats | ✅ JSON, CSV | ❌ JSON only | ❌ JSON only |
| Backed by Scientific Validation | ✅ Yes, AFFDEX engine | ❌ Not transparent | ❌ Not transparent |
| Real-Time/Batch | ✅ Batch (video) | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time |
Key Advantage: Affectiva Facial Coding API sits between the over-simplified emotion classifiers (Azure, Rekognition) and complex, research-focused tools (AFFDEX), offering a validated, reliable, and developer-friendly solution for commercial and research use. See the Affectiva Facial Coding SDK for more advanced features and uses.
Why chose us?
- Powered by AFFDEX, used in 95k+ research projects
- Developed with scientific validation and real-world application in mind
- Built for developers, researchers, and ethical innovators
- Designed to meet AI compliance requirements
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