LocalBG vs nobg
LocalBG
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| Figure | LocalBG | nobg |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €8/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · AI Background Removers | 9.2 (#6) | 8.1 (#41) |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use | Yes | The site says users retain copyright and commercial rights to their original photos and the resulting cutouts. |
| Export formats | PNG,WEBP | PNG |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | LocalBG removes backgrounds from images, videos, and GIFs with processing performed on the user's machine. | nobg removes photo backgrounds in the browser and exports transparent PNGs at the original pixel dimensions. |
| Replacement backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The maker directs users to [email protected] for support and bug reports. | Bugs, feature requests, and questions can be sent to [email protected], and the site asks users not to email photos. |
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In their own words
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.