AI photo editing , by Photoroom SAS , since 2019
PhotoRoom
Background removal and product photo editor built for ecommerce sellers
- WEB
- MOBILE
- API
- PLUGIN
What PhotoRoom does
PhotoRoom is a web/mobile app and API for removing backgrounds, generating product/model shots, and batch-exporting catalog images for ecommerce. It serves online sellers and marketers who need consistent product photography without a studio.
Worth knowing: Verified 2026-08-13. Exact USD monthly/annual figures for Pro/Max/Ultra were not rendered by direct page fetch (JS-heavy page); figures cross-checked against multiple third-party pricing summaries (eesel.ai, wizcommerce) that agree on $7.50/$20.99/$82.50 annual and $12.99/$34.99/$99 monthly.
What users complain about: If a photo has something tricky, like hair, fur, glass, or shadows, PhotoRoom starts to struggle, with edges that can look rough or weird white halos around the subject (Aggregated review summary (Photoroom vs remove.bg comparisons))
Pricing and plan limits
Verification pending| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 50 manual exports/month per public summaries; core background removal with watermark/resolution restrictions |
| Pro | $12.99 | $90 | $7.50/mo billed annually ($90/yr) or $12.99/mo billed monthly; 4,250 AI credits/month, 1,000 exports/month, AI Backgrounds, AI Fashion Models; excludes Video Generator, 4K export |
| Max | $34.99 | n/a | $20.99/mo billed annually or $34.99/mo billed monthly; 12,000 AI credits/month, 3,000 exports/month, adds Video Generator |
| Ultra x1 | $99 | n/a | ~$82.50/mo billed annually or $99/mo monthly; 20,000 AI credits/month, 10,000 exports/month, 4K export; higher volume tiers Ultra x2/x5/x10 scale exports proportionally |
| Enterprise | not disclosed | n/a | Custom credits/exports; adds Adjustable AI Shadows, Visual QA tools, SSO, SLA, dedicated support |
Where it wins
- Combines background removal, batch product-image generation, and catalog export in one workflow
- API and MCP-server access included, useful for automating catalog pipelines
- Fast iteration: added Video Generator and AI Fashion Models to keep pace with ecommerce content needs
Where it falls short
- Edge quality on hair, fur, or sheer fabric is inconsistent, several reviewers report visible halos or rough edges needing manual cleanup
- Users report bugs and slow support specifically tied to the paid Pro subscription tier
- Official pricing page does not display exact USD figures directly (shows 'per month, billed yearly' without the number), forcing users to dig for the real cost
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 8.0 | 2.40 |
| Value for money | 25% | 7.0 | 1.75 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.5 | 1.27 |
| Maturity | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 7.5 | 0.75 |
| Momentum | 5% | 8.0 | 0.40 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 7.8 | 7.80 |
Alternatives to PhotoRoom
Chosen by editors, not sponsors-
Topaz Photo AIPaidClosest match on capability
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Luminar NeoPaidClosest match on capability
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remove.bgFreemiumClosest match on capability
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Claid.aiFreemiumClosest match on capability
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