LocalBG vs Zawa AI Background Remover (formerly X-Design)

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.

Zawa AI Background Remover, formerly X-Design, is a browser-based image tool for removing backgrounds, editing images and exporting results. It can process up to 30 images in one batch and provides controls for refining edges and corners, including details such as hair, fur, fabric edges and shadows. After removal, users can choose a solid-color background or generate one from a text prompt, then add text or graphics, resize and crop. The tool is presented for products, portraits, pets, logos and signatures, real estate, marketing and personal use. It works in a mobile browser on iOS and Android without requiring an app. PNG is the listed export format, and commercial use is permitted. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 60 daily credits, up to 20 image generations daily and limited background removal. Plus, Pro and Max list monthly credits and image-generation allowances; Enterprise offers a custom API solution, dedicated capacity and private models. Paid-plan limits reset monthly, and credits freeze after cancellation until resubscription.