Cutout.Pro vs UpscaleAI

Cutout.Pro removes image backgrounds and can replace them with other backgrounds. It accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP and BMP files up to 15 MB, with output up to 4096 × 4096 pixels in PNG or JPG. An Erase & Restore brush lets users refine missed background areas or clipped foreground details. Batch processing is available; the Windows and Mac desktop app can process folders. Other access includes Android, iOS, Linux, web and API. Each upload receives a low-resolution preview without a watermark, account or credits, while an HD image download uses one credit. New accounts receive five credits without a credit card. The free plan is available, and the listed subscription with 80 credits per month costs $5 a month. Other subscription and pay-as-you-go credit packages are listed. Main-platform credit purchases have a 14-day refund guarantee, but Shopify App credit purchases are non-refundable. Cutout.Pro was founded in 2018 and is based in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

UpscaleAI is a web-based service for enhancing and enlarging images and videos. Its image upscaler enlarges photos from 2x to 8x, up to 8K resolution; it accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP files up to 50 MB, in batches of up to 10. The video tool handles batches of up to 10 MP4, MOV, or WebM files up to 500 MB, can enhance 720p footage to 4K, and can smooth motion to 60fps. UpscaleAI says it matches files to a Topaz model automatically, without requiring settings changes. Other listed tools include sharpening, denoising, restoration, colorization, background removal, deblurring, face enhancement, and AI-image detail enhancement. Its anime upscaler supports prompt-guided detail and enlargement up to 4x. Enhanced image output is stated to be cleared for commercial use. Generated content may remain in account history for viewing, downloading, favoriting, reuse, or management. The Free plan includes 10 credits per month. Plus costs $7.99 a month billed annually at $95.90 a year; the pricing note says paid plans start at $9.99/mo.