Backdrop vs Erase.bg
Backdrop
backdrop.softfieldlabs.com
Erase.bg
erase.bgSide by side
| Figure | Backdrop | Erase.bg |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 12 |
| Spec score · Green Screen Software | 8.2 (#11) | 9.1 (#3) |
| API | The REST API supports signed uploads, asynchronous jobs, polling, completion webhooks, and signed download URLs. | The Erase.bg API performs background removal with a single API call and uses Pixelbin account tokens. |
| Export formats | Exports include transparent WebM with alpha, MP4 with blurred, colour, or image backgrounds, and a raw matte. | PNG,JPEG |
| Support | The maker lists [email protected] for support, partnerships, higher-volume workflows, and billing questions. | The pricing page lists 24/7 customer support via chat and email with Pro, and the site directs users to [email protected]. |
| What it does | Backdrop removes the background from videos of people and exports transparent, composited, or matte results. | Erase.bg uses AI to remove image backgrounds automatically and lets users download the result. |
Plans
Backdrop
- Free trialFree
- Starter$9, paid once
- Creator$29, paid once
- Studio$79, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
Erase.bg
- Starter PlanFree
- One-time payment — 10 creditsPrice not published
- One-time payment — 100 creditsPrice not published
- One-time payment — 1000 creditsPrice not published
- 10 Credits$6, paid once
- One-time credits — 10 credits$6, paid once
- 100 Credits$12, paid once
- One-time credits — 100 credits$12, paid once
- 1000 Credits$50, paid once
- One-time credits — 1000 credits$50, paid once
In their own words
Backdrop
Backdrop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Erase.bg
Erase.bg uses AI to remove backgrounds from images, with tools to replace backgrounds, add colors or patterns, and resize images by aspect ratio. It accepts PNG, JPEG, JPG, WEBP, and HEIC images up to 10,000 × 10,000 pixels, along with MP4, MOV, and WEBM videos up to 30 seconds. Downloads include PNG and JPG formats. Bulk processing can handle multiple images, and developers can use API examples for React, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Kotlin, Golang, C#, and PHP. Each background removal uses one credit. The free Starter Plan includes three credits and three downloads for personal use; new API users receive three free credits that reset daily. One-time credit packs are listed at $6, paid once for 10 credits, $12, paid once for 100 credits, and $50, paid once for 1,000 credits. Those packs are non-refundable, with credits valid for one year. Erase.bg is available on the web and Android, with API access. Its privacy policy says images are anonymously stored and information may be processed in other countries.