Stop guessing how people feel. Start measuring it.
FaceReader
Not sure how people truly react to your product, campaign, or design? FaceReader shows you automatically and objectively their emotions. Capture facial expressions in real time or from video. No calibration. No complex setup. Just clear, scientifically validated insights you can trust.
Effortless setup Zero prep, instant insights
Multimodal insights Capture emotion in context
Proven accuracy Trusted in peer-reviewed research
Measure what faces reveal
All you need is a webcam
Get up and running quickly and capture authentic responses, completely non-invasive, through a simple webcam.
Go beyond the smile
Facial expressions are just the start. Combine voice, eye tracking, and physiology for a complete view of responses.
Results you can defend
When you publish, present, or report findings, you need evidence. FaceReader is validated, widely cited, and trusted in research.
Get FaceReader for your lab
Plug-and-play software for a complete, contact-free view of facial expressions, vital signs, and gaze direction.
Essential
€ 2.000
excl. tax | incl. 1 year NoldusCare
Analyze the six universal expressions
Proven accurate and validated in research
Best for early-stage projects and budget-conscious training
Advanced
€ 9.000
excl. tax | incl. 1 year NoldusCare
Everything in Essential, plus:
Project Analysis, Action Units, Vital Signs, webcam eye-tracking
Voice Analysis, Multi-subject analysis, and Baby FaceReader
Premium
€ 12.500
excl. tax | incl. 1 year NoldusCare
Everything in Advanced, plus:
3 Software seats in one package
Includes a free remote training
Build your complete solution
Hardware
Choose a laptop with an integrated webcam for a flexible and portable solution, or opt for a workstation with a webcam for a more robust setup suited to dedicated research environments. Both options provide a streamlined installation and reliable performance.
NoldusCare
Add an additional year of NoldusCare to keep your software performing at its best. Includes the latest features, ongoing technical support, and access to the Noldus Academy. The first year is included free of charge.
Remote training
Ensure a strong start with our remote training sessions. Led by experienced Noldus trainers, these sessions help you quickly become familiar with the software. The fastest way to start working efficiently from day one.
Hardware Options
Laptop with integrated webcam
Start recording immediately with a simple setup and no additional hardware required.
Price on request
Laptop with webcam and USB extender
More flexibility in camera positioning with higher image quality for reliable recordings.
Price on request
Workstation with webcam and USB extender
A robust setup suited to dedicated research environments with maximum performance.
Price on request
Additional NoldusCare
NoldusCare for FaceReader Essential
Extend your NoldusCare coverage by one additional year for FaceReader Essential.
€ 250,-
NoldusCare for FaceReader Advanced
Extend your NoldusCare coverage by one additional year for FaceReader Advanced.
€ 1.200,-
NoldusCare for FaceReader Premium
Extend your NoldusCare coverage by one additional year for FaceReader Premium.
€ 1.250,-
Remote Training
Essential remote training
2 hours of remote training for a maximum of 5 participants
€ 300,-
Advanced remote training
5 hours of remote training for a maximum of 15 participants
€ 900,-
Premium remote training
1 full day of remote training, unlimited participants
€ 1.750,-
Measure facial behavior precisely
Features that simplify your work
FaceReader is designed to fit seamlessly into your workflow, so you can start quickly, collect reliable data, and scale as your projects grow. No fragmented tools, just one continuous path from capture to analysis.
Real-time emotion tracking
See emotional responses as they happen. Perfect for live testing, training sessions, or interactive studies.
Everything in one system
Facial expressions, eye gaze, and physiological signals are captured and synchronized within one integrated environment, creating a streamlined workflow from recording to analysis. No need for separate tools or complex integrations.
Analyze recorded sessions
Upload existing video files and automatically extract facial expression data. No need to rerun sessions or rely on manual coding. Save time. Reduce bias.
Clear visual reports
See patterns instantly, export data seamlessly, and turn your analysis into findings you can confidently share and defend.
See FaceReader in action
Short videos showing how teams use FaceReader in real scenarios
Social Behavior Lab - Western University
Exploring human behavior during social interactions
At the Social Behavior Lab at Western University, Dr. Erin Heerey studies human behavior during social interactions using a round robin design. What would have required 800 hours of manual, frame-by-frame coding was completed in just 14 hours with FaceReader. The result: higher throughput, greater accuracy in scoring social behaviors, and easier data sharing with other researchers.
Social Media Lab - University of Louvain
Analyzing how users interact with social media
The Social Media Lab in Belgium offers a collaborative environment where businesses can work on the co-design, testing, and improvement of their interactive systems, products, or services. For example, they observe how consumers navigate a website and analyze the accompanying facial expressions to understand moments of engagement, uncertainty, or frustration.
Frequently asked questions
About FaceReader
FaceReader requires only a webcam and installation of the software. No facial markers or calibration sessions are needed. You can start your first recording within minutes.
FaceReader has been validated against the Amsterdam Dynamic Facial Expression Set and achieves around 99% accuracy in recognizing basic facial expressions. It is also widely cited in hundreds of peer-reviewed research.
Yes. FaceReader can integrate with additional signals such as physiological data and eye tracking, allowing for multimodal analysis within one synchronized workflow.
Yes. You can upload existing video files and automatically extract emotion data, making it easy to analyze past sessions without re-running studies.
FaceReader Online enables you to test large groups of participants remotely, making it easy to collect facial expression data from anywhere in the world. Perfect for when you want to study participants in their homes or on their mobile phones.
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