AI photo editing , by Kaleido AI GmbH (owned by Canva) , since 2018
remove.bg
One-click background removal via web, API, and design-tool plugins
- WEB
- API
- DESKTOP
- PLUGIN
What remove.bg does
remove.bg is a focused background-removal service accessible via website, REST API, and plugins (Photoshop, Figma, desktop apps). It's used by designers, ecommerce sellers, and developers who need fast automated cutouts without a full photo editor.
Worth knowing: Verified 2026-08-13. Official pricing page did not render full tier table via automated fetch; credit-tier pricing (40/$9, 200/$39, up to 5,000/€589) and PAYG rates cross-confirmed via remove.bg help center article and multiple third-party pricing trackers. Mixed USD/EUR figures reflect how sources presented them; remove.bg pricing varies by region/currency.
What users complain about: The strongest criticism is about the credit and subscription system: users repeatedly complain about lost unused credits, confusing 'free' or HD download messaging, forced login, and hard cancellation (Trustpilot reviews (aggregated))
Pricing and plan limits
Verification pending| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Unlimited low-res previews on website (up to 0.25 MP); 1 bonus HD credit plus 50 free previews/month via API and apps |
| Subscription 40 credits | $9 | n/a | 40 credits/month, auto-renewing, credits valid only while subscription active |
| Subscription 200 credits | $39 | n/a | 200 credits/month, auto-renewing |
| Subscription 5000 credits | $589 | n/a | Top disclosed subscription tier: 5,000 credits/month at €589/month |
| Pay-as-you-go | not disclosed | n/a | One-time credit packs from €1.99/credit down to €1,699 for 8,000 credits (~€0.21/credit at top volume); credits don't expire |
Where it wins
- Extremely simple single-purpose UX, upload and get a cutout in seconds
- Broad integration surface: API, Photoshop/Figma plugins, desktop apps
- Pay-as-you-go credits never expire, useful for irregular usage
Where it falls short
- Trustpilot reviews repeatedly cite lost unused subscription credits, forced login, and hard-to-cancel billing
- Accuracy on complex edges (hair, transparent objects, fine detail) is inconsistent and often needs manual touch-up
- Subscription credits expire entirely once the subscription lapses, unlike the pay-as-you-go option
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 7.5 | 2.25 |
| Value for money | 25% | 6.5 | 1.63 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.5 | 1.27 |
| Maturity | 15% | 8.5 | 1.27 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 7.0 | 0.70 |
| Momentum | 5% | 6.0 | 0.30 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 7.4 | 7.40 |
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