BackgroundX vs Erase.bg
BackgroundX
backgroundx.ai
Erase.bg
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| Figure | BackgroundX | Erase.bg |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 12 |
| Spec score · AI Background Removers | 8.5 (#21) | 9.3 (#5) |
| Spec score · Background removers | 8.4 (#20) | 9.4 (#5) |
| API | A public REST API with a starting POST /v1/extract endpoint is planned for Tier 1, about two to three weeks after launch; JavaScript and Python SDKs are planned for Tier 2. | The Erase.bg API performs background removal with a single API call and uses Pixelbin account tokens. |
| API access | No | Yes |
| Batch processing | The planned Tier 1 batch upload supports 50–100 photos at once and returns a ZIP. | Yes |
| Export formats | PNG,JPG | PNG,JPEG |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | The maker describes BackgroundX as built for e-commerce sellers, including Amazon merchants, Shopify sellers, and creators. | Erase.bg says it serves individuals, agencies, e-commerce businesses, developers and enterprise users. |
| Replacement backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
Plans
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
BackgroundX
BackgroundX 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.