SAFR™ from RealNetworks is the world's premier facial recognition platform, delivering highly accurate, real-time computer vision optimized for live video in the most challenging real-world environments. It provides a secure, unified ecosystem for access control and security.
SAFR (Secure Accurate Facial Recognition) is a high-performance computer vision platform engineered by RealNetworks. It is distinguished by its industry-leading accuracy (99.87%) and speed (<100ms) for recognizing faces "in the wild"—meaning in motion, at odd angles, under low light, and with occlusions.
The platform is designed with a privacy-first, low-bias approach and features a flexible hybrid architecture. Detection and tracking can happen at the edge (on the camera or a local device) while database matching occurs on a centralized server, optimizing bandwidth and deployment costs across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments.
Industry-leading recognition speed of **under 100 milliseconds**, enabling instant threat alerts and frictionless access control.
Proven 99.87% accuracy optimized for "faces in the wild," ensuring reliable identification even in difficult real-world conditions.
Tested by NIST to have among the lowest bias scores, ensuring fair and consistent performance across all demographics.
Touchless, face-as-a-credential solutions like SAFR SCAN for secure, fast, and high-throughput entry points.
Seamless integration with major Video Management Systems (VMS) and Physical Access Control (PACs) platforms (e.g., Digifort, Milestone, Genetec).
Flexible deployment on the edge, on-premises servers, or the cloud to minimize bandwidth and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Purpose-built face authentication reader for access control, supporting Wiegand, OSDP, and mobile credentials for rapid, secure, and contactless entry.
Software solution that provides real-time identification, live video overlays, customizable alarms, and forensic search tools for VMS platforms.
Embedded software (INSIDE) or purpose-built edge cameras that perform detection and recognition directly on the device, reducing server reliance.
SAFR represents the next generation of visual intelligence, moving beyond basic surveillance to offer a unified platform for security and operations. Key differentiators include: