# BackgroundRemover vs Photoroom

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Photoroom

| Attribute | BackgroundRemover | Photoroom |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.5 (56% (medium)) | 66.5 (75% (high)) |
| 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}]` | - |
| 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. | Cloud-based platform that streamlines product image editing and preparation for online marketplaces, with features for background removal, batch processing, and direct publishing to ecommerce channels. |
| 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":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_api","shopify_app_store_native_integration":true,"fully_automatic_zero_click_ai_masking_model":true,"transparent_png_and_psd_photoshop_file_export":true,"ai_generative_background_replacement_prompting":true,"automatic_drop_shadow_and_reflection_rendering":true,"bulk_batch_processing_for_entire_ecommerce_catalogs":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 7 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"e-commerce","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Pixelz","native":true,"category":"workflow","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Claude","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google Workspace","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Apple","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Sign-in","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Stripe","native":true,"category":"payments","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:40:27.108Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Tier 1","summary":"8,000 monthly credits with 1,000 exports","commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"8000/mo","exports":"1000/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Tier 2","summary":"25,000 monthly credits with 3,000 exports","commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"25000/mo","exports":"3000/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Tier 3","summary":"75,000 monthly credits","commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"75000/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$0.10 per image","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"image","amount":0.1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Pay-per-image option with 1,000 free sandbox calls monthly","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing, annual contract","features":["SOC 2 Type II certified API","99.9% uptime SLA","Multi-team workspaces","Role-based access control","Custom models and endpoints","API and app credits shared"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Shared annual credit pool across teams, custom pricing, dedicated capacity and support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $0.10/image (Plus) or credit-based tiers. Free trial available. Enterprise custom pricing in USD/EUR/GBP.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.photoroom.com/de/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T21:02:19.056Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"image","amount":0.1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":0.1,"currency":"USD"}` |
| 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"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.9 |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active","evidenceUrl":"https://www.photoroom.com/de/platform/security"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | https://www.photoroom.com/de/platform/security |
| 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 | Photoroom |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:02:04.687Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*