Catfish check, no subscription.
If you have a photo and want to know whether it belongs to someone else, you don’t need a monthly plan. Facehunch searches the public web for the same face for $9.
Most catfish checks start with one photo
If a photo is all you have, a dedicated face search is usually the quickest answer.
You have a photo, not a name
Face search starts from the picture. You do not need a real name or phone number.
You need one answer, not a plan
Most people check one match or one seller. Paying monthly for that rarely makes sense.
You want to see the evidence
Every Facehunch result links to the page it was found on.
You want it now
Results appear on screen in about a minute.
From one photo to every source page.
Sign in with an email code when you run your first search. No forms, no monthly plan.
Upload their photo
A screenshot from the profile or chat. Crop to one face.
Search the face
Facehunch compares it with faces on public web pages, including different photos of the same person.
Check the sources
Look for the same face under another name, on stock sites or on scam reports.
Why choose Facehunch for photo checks
A focused face search with honest limits and a fair price.
One-time packs
$9, $29 or $49. No auto-renewal and nothing to cancel. Credits never expire.
Every source linked
See exactly which page each match came from and read the context yourself.
Private by default
Your photo is not stored and nobody is notified about your search.
Results show public web pages only. A match is a lead to check, not proof of identity.
Facehunch vs Social Catfish at a glance
Based on each public website on 24 October 2026. Features and prices change, so check both.
| Feature | Facehunch | Social Catfish |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse face search from a photo | ||
| Search by name, phone, email or username | ||
| Pricing model | One-time packs from $9 | Paid searches and plans |
| Subscription required | No | Depends on plan |
Social Catfish is a trademark of its owner. Facehunch is not affiliated with it. See current details on socialcatfish.com.
Pick the tool that matches what you have
Social Catfish is a broader people-search service: it can look up names, phone numbers, emails and usernames as well as images. If that is what you need, it may suit you.
If your question is “does this face belong to someone else?”, a dedicated face search answers it directly. Facehunch compares faces rather than files, so it can find different photos of the same person, not only copies of one picture.
Read our longer comparison of photo-search alternatives before you decide.
Pay per search. Nothing recurring.
Most people need one search. Credits never expire and there is nothing to cancel.
One search
Check one profile or one photo.
- 1 face search
- Source link on every result
- Saved reports and research assistant
- Credits never expire
Five searches
$5.80 per search · Compare several photos of the same person.
- 5 face searches
- Source link on every result
- Saved reports and research assistant
- Credits never expire
Ten searches
$4.90 per search · For regular checks and self-audits.
- 10 face searches
- Source link on every result
- Saved reports and research assistant
- Credits never expire
One credit per search, including searches with no matches. Secure checkout by Stripe. Prices in USD.
Good reasons to search
- Checking someone you are already talking to
- Verifying a seller, landlord or business contact
- Finding where your own photos are posted
- Documenting an account impersonating you
Not allowed
- Identifying a stranger you photographed in public
- Finding where someone lives or tracking a person
- Searching anyone under 18
- Contacting someone who has cut contact with you
Questions people ask
Is Facehunch a people-search site?
No. Facehunch is a face search. It finds public pages where a similar face appears. It does not look up names, phone numbers, addresses or records.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Buy one search for $9 or a pack. There is no recurring charge.
Can it catch a catfish?
Very often, yes. Most catfish use photos of a real person whose pictures are public. A face search finds them under the real name.
Is my search private?
Yes. Nobody is notified and your uploaded photo is not stored by Facehunch.
More ways to check a face.
Read before you decide.
PeopleFinder alternatives: choose by the photo question
Photo-copy search, likeness search and name-based people databases answer different questions.
Read guide Online safetyCatfish warning signs: what deserves attention
Recognise concerning requests and contradictory stories without treating a photograph as a scam verdict.
Read guide Choosing toolsFree vs paid reverse image search: what are you buying?
Check whether payment buys searches, source links, export features or an ongoing subscription.
Read guideFind where a face appears online.
Upload a photo, get every matching page with its link and a similarity score. $9 per search, no subscription.