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At a Glance
Amazon Rekognition
Amazon Rekognition
Star Rating
(28)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Microsoft Computer Vision API
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Star Rating
(46)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Computer Vision API
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Microsoft Computer Vision API excels in its Text Detection capabilities, allowing for high accuracy in extracting printed and handwritten text from images, which is particularly beneficial for document processing.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon Rekognition shines in Facial Recognition, with advanced features for identifying and comparing faces in images and videos, making it a preferred choice for security applications.
  • G2 users highlight that Microsoft Computer Vision API offers a more user-friendly Ease of Setup experience, with a score of 8.2 compared to Amazon Rekognition's 9.1, indicating a smoother onboarding process for new users.
  • Users on G2 report that Amazon Rekognition provides superior Quality of Support, scoring 9.1, which reviewers say translates to quicker response times and more helpful resources when troubleshooting issues.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Computer Vision API has a more robust Custom Image Detection feature, allowing users to train models tailored to specific needs, which is a significant advantage for businesses with unique requirements.
  • Users say that Amazon Rekognition's Video Detection capabilities are particularly impressive, enabling real-time analysis of video streams, which is essential for applications in surveillance and monitoring.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Rekognition
No pricing available
Microsoft Computer Vision API
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon Rekognition
No trial information available
Microsoft Computer Vision API
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
21
8.5
38
Ease of Use
8.4
21
8.2
38
Ease of Setup
9.1
16
8.2
37
Ease of Admin
8.6
16
8.3
35
Quality of Support
9.1
16
8.3
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
15
8.3
35
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
20
7.9
38
Features by Category
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Recognition Type
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Facial Recognition
Not enough data
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Labeling
Not enough data
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Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Rekognition
Amazon Rekognition
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Amazon Rekognition and Microsoft Computer Vision API are categorized as Image Recognition
Unique Categories
Amazon Rekognition
Amazon Rekognition has no unique categories
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Microsoft Computer Vision API has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Rekognition
Amazon Rekognition
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon Rekognition
Amazon Rekognition
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Retail
10.7%
Security and Investigations
7.1%
Entertainment
7.1%
Computer Software
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Hospital & Health Care
13.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.9%
Public Relations and Communications
6.7%
Writing and Editing
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
62.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon Rekognition
Amazon Rekognition
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DP
Darsh P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I like the fact that Amazon Rekognition is very efficient in recognizing the elements in photos or videos without extensive training. It is a handy tool if we don't want to go to the roots of the Computer Vision models and just focus on the implementation.

Most Helpful Critical Review
DC
Daniel c.
Verified User in Accounting

It can become overwhelming at times with all the options but for the most part its a trial and error learning process.

Microsoft Computer Vision API
Microsoft Computer Vision API
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Design
GD
Verified User in Financial Services

This product allows me to return information about the content of my images in such an effective way. I am able to tag my images with useful content in such an easy and effective way. I can flag images for adult content as well identify color schemes and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

N/A, have not encountered any issues with it.

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Discussions
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