Banuba
Face AR and video editing SDK for iOS, Android, Web and Unity providing face filters, beautification, avatars and virtual backgrounds.
Our Verdict
A serious choice when Snap Camera Kit is too opinionated and ML Kit too basic.
Pros
- Feature-rich face AR across four platforms
- Beauty and avatar SDKs production-ready
- Used by social and dating apps at scale
Cons
- Per-MAU licensing can surprise at scale
- Integration is heavier than ML Kit
- Asset pipeline needs dedicated artists
When to Use Banuba
Good fit if you need
- Adding real-time face AR filters to video calling apps
- Integrating virtual backgrounds and beautification into iOS/Android
- Building try-on experiences for e-commerce with face AR SDK
- Adding avatar and gesture-based interactions to Unity games
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- custom
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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