# BackgroundRemover vs Claid.ai

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Claid.ai

| Attribute | BackgroundRemover | Claid.ai |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.5 (56% (medium)) | 64.4 (73% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 3 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 8,089 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A free, open-source utility that uses artificial intelligence to automatically remove backgrounds from images and video files through a simple command-line interface. It supports GPU acceleration for faster processing and handles complex details like hair and fur. It is indexed under Background Removal.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is BackgroundRemover?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BackgroundRemover is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is BackgroundRemover free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BackgroundRemover supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does BackgroundRemover support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. BackgroundRemover can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can BackgroundRemover be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. BackgroundRemover is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover","question":"Is BackgroundRemover open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based AI suite for creating and improving product photography, including background removal, image upscaling, and color correction designed for ecommerce and marketplace workflows. It is indexed under Background Removal.","source":"https://claid.ai/pricing","question":"What is Claid.ai?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Claid.ai offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Essential, Pro and Business. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://claid.ai/pricing","question":"Is Claid.ai free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Claid.ai. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://claid.ai/pricing","question":"What platforms does Claid.ai support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Claid.ai, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://claid.ai/pricing","question":"Can Claid.ai be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 18 integrations for Claid.ai, including Shopify, Instagram, Rappi, Vinted, Depop, Poshmark, Vestiaire Collective and Grailed, plus 10 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://claid.ai/pricing","question":"What does Claid.ai integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Claid.ai. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Claid.ai not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://claid.ai/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Claid.ai have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Claid.ai is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://claid.ai/pricing","question":"Where is Claid.ai available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source application for removing backgrounds from photographs and videos using artificial intelligence. Supports GPU acceleration, batch processing of multiple files, and various output formats. | Claid.ai automates image editing and generation workflows for e-commerce and marketplaces. It enables users to remove backgrounds, enhance image quality, generate product scenes and fashion photos, upscale images, and batch-process product catalogs—all via web app or API. |
| features.capabilities | `{"fully_automatic_zero_click_ai_masking_model":true,"transparent_png_and_psd_photoshop_file_export":true,"fine_detail_hair_and_fur_edge_detection_accuracy":true,"bulk_batch_processing_for_entire_ecommerce_catalogs":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"pay_per_image_credit_api","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_api","fully_automatic_zero_click_ai_masking_model":true,"ai_generative_background_replacement_prompting":true,"automatic_drop_shadow_and_reflection_rendering":true,"bulk_batch_processing_for_entire_ecommerce_catalogs":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 18 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Shopify","native":false,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Instagram","native":false,"category":"social","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Rappi","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Vinted","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Depop","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Poshmark","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Vestiaire Collective","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Grailed","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"ThredUp","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"eBay","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Etsy","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Amazon Marketplace","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Walmart Marketplace","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Mercado Libre","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"AutoTrader","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"CarGurus","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Cars.com","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"Uber Eats","native":false,"category":"marketplace"},{"name":"CMS","native":false},{"name":"PIM","native":false},{"name":"DAM","native":false}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:40:27.108Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["50 credits on any operation","Access to all Standard tools","50 API credits","Browse history (3 months)","Upload up to 128 MP","Chat support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"50 credits monthly to explore core features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"50/month","api_credits":"50"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","features":["1000 operations/month","Remove background","Export to popular formats","Browse history","Tech support"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"max_operations":"1000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","features":["Unlimited operations","All Standard tools plus AI Video (8 generations max) and AI Shadows (25 generations max)","Upload up to 559 MP","Batch processing","Priority queue","Brand kits","API key access","Tech support"],"commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"max_operations":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Advanced API workflows","Custom SLAs and setup","Dedicated support and onboarding","Early access to beta tools and research"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Scalable custom plans tailored to company needs","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier with 50 credits/month. Paid plans offer monthly credit allocations. Business plan available with custom pricing.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://claid.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-16T15:24:47.139Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 30 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.4.5","date":"2026-07-10T01:23:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.4.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.4.4","date":"2026-06-09T04:58:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.4.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.4.1","date":"2026-02-17T20:42:19Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.3.8","date":"2025-12-21T00:58:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.3.7","date":"2025-12-10T03:18:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/0.3.6","date":"2025-12-10T01:58:25Z","type":"stable","version":"0.3.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.3.5","date":"2025-10-28T23:21:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.3.4","date":"2025-04-08T21:45:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.3.2","date":"2025-04-08T21:01:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.3.1","date":"2025-04-08T20:09:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.3.0","date":"2025-04-04T17:31:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.9","date":"2024-12-26T17:44:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.8","date":"2024-05-01T21:47:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.7","date":"2024-04-12T19:12:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.6","date":"2023-12-06T01:06:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.5","date":"2023-08-15T22:37:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.4","date":"2023-07-18T15:40:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.3","date":"2023-05-29T01:34:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.2","date":"2023-05-16T04:33:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/releases/tag/v0.2.1","date":"2023-05-05T19:57:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.1"}]` | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | https://claid.ai/privacy-policy |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=backgroundremover&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Background Removal)

| Capability | BackgroundRemover | Claid.ai |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | - | Managed cloud API |
| Fully automatic zero click AI masking model | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fine detail hair and fur edge detection accuracy | ✓ | - |
| Bulk batch processing for entire ecommerce catalogs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic drop shadow and reflection rendering | - | ✓ |
| AI generative background replacement prompting | - | ✓ |
| Manual brush fallback tools for mask correction | - | - |
| Shopify app store native integration | - | - |
| Figma and photoshop plugin extensions | - | - |
| Transparent png and psd photoshop file export | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Pay per image credit API |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:59:45.971Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*