Pixelcut vs Runflow Background Removal API
Pixelcut
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| Figure | Pixelcut | Runflow Background Removal API |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.67/mo | $0.05/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · AI Background Removers | 9.4 (#3) | 7.7 (#62) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | PNG; API additionally supports JPEG input,alpha mask,and foreground-plus-alpha-mask ZIP output | PNG |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Replacement backgrounds | Yes | No |
Plans
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
Runflow Background Removal API
- Background Removal API$0.05 a month
- Background Removal API$0.05, paid once
- Managed$500 a month
- Implementation$7,500, paid once
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.
Runflow Background Removal API
Runflow Background Removal API has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.