COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF REVERSE IMAGE SEARCH ENGINES USING DIVERSE IMAGE SETS

Abstract

Eight well-known reverse image search engines—Google, Bing, TinEye, Yandex, Baidu, Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Alamy—are compared in this study based on several different factors. Language support, speed, accuracy, facial recognition, geographic coverage, cropping feature, number of images retrieved, ease of use, mobile app availability, privacy measures, input options, supported file formats, search methods, and additional features are some of these requirements. The study outlines each engine's advantages and disadvantages. Both Google and Bing are very user-friendly, fast, and support multiple languages. However, Google is more accurate and has features like facial recognition and SafeSearch. Yandex offers comparable functionality but targets the Russian market. TinEye promotes privacy and collects very little data, however, it has trouble with unique photos and doesn't have many sophisticated capabilities. Baidu offers little privacy and openness and caters mostly to the Chinese market. Although Shutterstock and Getty Images have extensive privacy policies, their accuracy is not as high. Alamy has a reduced precision of retrieval but complies with data standards. According to the analysis, each engine serves a particular purpose. Google or Bing may be preferred by users looking for smart image detection and user-friendliness. TinEye might work for users who are concerned about their privacy. In the end, the decision is based on personal preferences and search objectives.