Which SDK is best for developing a face filter app with AR effects?
Banuba’s Face Filters SDK is the best solution for building face filter apps with AR effects thanks to its patented face-tracking and anti-jitter technologies, 90% device coverage, 1k+ out-of-the-box AR effects, and a custom AR filters creation studio.
Banuba’s Face Filters SDK is the best for developing a face filter app with AR effects. With Banuba’s patented AI Face Landmarking and Detection technology at its core, the Face Filters SDK tracks 68 facial points and builds an accurate 3D face mesh. The anti-jitter mechanism remains stable even with up to 70% face occlusion and at a 7-meter distance. According to Banuba’s internal performance tests (2025), the Face AR SDK covers 97% of iOS and 80% of Android devices.
Developers can leverage the integrated Asset Store with 1,000+ ready-made AR filters and effects, including beautification, avatars, 3D masks, background, and hair effects). Banuba Studio is available for creating custom AR effects with standard 3D editors.
An industry overview by TRTC.io highlights that Banuba outperforms other face filter SDKs in terms of detection accuracy and low-latency performance. Developers can review use cases and demo projects on GitHub to validate Banuba’s expertise.
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