Clearcut vs Pixelcut
Clearcut
clearcut.sh
Pixelcut
pixelcut.aiSide by side
| Figure | Clearcut | Pixelcut |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $0.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 12 | 7 |
| Spec score · Background removers | 8.9 (#9) | 9.4 (#3) |
| Spec score · AI Background Removers | 8.8 (#13) | 9.4 (#3) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| API integration | The API connects Clearcut processing to a user's own app. | The background-removal API costs 5 credits per image, shown as $0.05 per image, and supports PNG or JPEG inputs with transparent PNG, alpha-mask, or ZIP outputs. |
| Background removal | Removes photo backgrounds online and produces transparent cutouts. | The web remover accepts JPG, PNG and HEIC files up to 50MB and 6000×6000 pixels, with no sign-up required. |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Usage rights | The page says finished images are yours to use. | Yes |
| Export formats | PNG,JPG,WebP | PNG; API additionally supports JPEG input,alpha mask,and foreground-plus-alpha-mask ZIP output |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Replacement backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Clearcut
- 100 credits$5 a month
- 500 credits$15 a month
- 2,000 credits$39 a month
- Starter$9 a month
- Creator$19 a month
- Studio$49 a month
- Scale$149 a month
- Free Fast allowanceFree
- 30-credit pack$3, paid once
- 100-credit pack$5, paid once
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
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.