BackgroundRemover vs Pixelcut
BackgroundRemover
github.com
Pixelcut
pixelcut.aiSide by side
| Figure | BackgroundRemover | Pixelcut |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9/mo | $0.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 7 |
| Spec score · Green Screen Software | 9.4 (#1) | 8.7 (#7) |
| Spec score · Video Background Removal Software | 9.4 (#1) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · AI Background Removers | 9.4 (#4) | 9.4 (#3) |
| Spec score · Background removers | 9.4 (#4) | 9.4 (#3) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing | Folder mode processes supported images or videos in bulk and writes results to an output folder. | Yes |
| Export formats | PNG output documented; input support includes JPG,JPEG,PNG,HEIC,HEIF | PNG; API additionally supports JPEG input,alpha mask,and foreground-plus-alpha-mask ZIP output |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on G2 | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews |
| Replacement backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
| What it does | BackgroundRemover uses AI to remove backgrounds from images and video through a command-line tool. | Pixelcut is an AI image and video platform for product photography, editing, generation and background removal. |
Plans
BackgroundRemover
- FreeFree
- API credits$1, paid once
- Pro (monthly)$12 a month
- Pro monthly$12 a month
- Pro (annual)$108 a year
- Pro annual$108 a year
Pixelcut
- FreeFree
- Pro$8 a month
- Business$24 a month
- Pro$8 a year
- API credits$10 a month
- Business$24 a year
- API EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
BackgroundRemover
BackgroundRemover uses AI to remove image and video backgrounds, with options for people, general subjects, or faster processing. Images can be refined with alpha matting or mask output, then given a color or image background; video output can be transparent MOV, matte key, GIF, or a composite over another image or video. Its command-line formats include JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and HEIF images, and MP4, MOV, WebM, OGG, and GIF video. The open-source project can be installed locally for free with pip or from source, and it offers a local HTTP API as well as a hosted REST API with examples in Python, PHP, JavaScript, and C#. GPU detection is automatic, with CPU fallback when needed. The Free plan is free and allows one standard-resolution transparent PNG image daily, short videos, and ads, without batch processing. Pro (annual) is $9 a year, billed at US$ 108.0 annually; Pro (monthly) is $12 a month.
Pixelcut
Pixelcut is an AI photo and video editor focused on product photography, with tools for background removal, upscaling, image expansion, retouching, product shots, ads, and video. Its web background remover accepts JPG, PNG, and HEIC images up to 50 MB and 6000 × 6000 pixels, and offers free HD downloads without a watermark or sign-up. The editor can upscale images up to 16×, use generative fill for retouching, generate shadows, and batch edit hundreds of files. The background-removal page lists bulk processing for up to 10,000 images in one batch, with ZIP export. The API costs 5 credits per image, shown as $0.05 per image, and accepts PNG or JPEG inputs; outputs include transparent PNG, alpha masks, and ZIP files. Pixelcut is available on Android, iOS, and web, with API access. Its free plan includes limited background removal and upscaling, with exports without a watermark. Pixelcut describes its intended users as sellers, creators, and brands working on product photos, e-commerce catalogs, ads, and social content.