CristaLabs AI Background Remover vs LocalBG
CristaLabs AI Background Remover
cristalabs.com
LocalBG
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| Figure | CristaLabs AI Background Remover | LocalBG |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €8/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · AI Background Removers | 7.9 (#52) | 9.2 (#6) |
| Export formats | PNG | PNG,WEBP |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | Uploaded images are processed for the request and automatically deleted within 24 hours; removal history is private to the user's account. | The maker says images, videos, and GIFs are never transmitted, and its privacy policy says the software does not collect or transmit personal data from within the app. |
| Purpose | The browser-based tool separates a subject from its background and produces a transparent PNG. | LocalBG removes backgrounds from images, videos, and GIFs with processing performed on the user's machine. |
| Replacement backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
| Support | CristaLabs lists [email protected] for support inquiries and aims to respond within 48 hours. | The maker directs users to [email protected] for support and bug reports. |
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CristaLabs AI Background Remover
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LocalBG
LocalBG removes backgrounds from images, videos and GIFs while processing files on the user's machine. It can work offline; the maker says internet access is needed for license activation or renewal and optional update checks. The maker also says media is never transmitted and that the app does not collect or transmit personal data from within the software. The Free plan processes unlimited images one at a time at full resolution, with no account or watermark. Pro adds batch processing, video and GIF removal, resizing, compression, AI enhancement and layered PSD export. Images can be imported as JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP or GIF and exported as PNG or WEBP. Pro supports MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM and MKV video, with ProRes 4444 alpha-channel or green-screen MP4 export. Other features include custom backgrounds, stickers, watermarks, alpha masks, auto-centering, shadows and reflections. A command-line interface can be wrapped in a self-hosted HTTP API, and the maker documents headless Linux use in cron jobs, Docker and CI pipelines. Pro costs €8.00 per month after a 3-day trial; prices exclude VAT.