# BackgroundRemover vs Slazzer

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Slazzer

| Attribute | BackgroundRemover | Slazzer |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.5 (56% (medium)) | 77.8 (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}]` | `[{"answer":"An AI photo editor that automatically removes backgrounds from images with high accuracy for fine details like hair and fur. Available as a web app, iOS/Android mobile apps, desktop software (Windows/Mac/Linux), and REST API with support for bulk processing of thousands of images, plus integrations with ecommerce and design platforms. It is indexed under Background Removal.","source":"https://www.slazzer.com/blog/pricing-update-introducing-slazzer-subscription-plan-and-top-up-plans","question":"What is Slazzer?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Slazzer offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Monthly Subscription, Top-Up and Free Tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.slazzer.com/blog/pricing-update-introducing-slazzer-subscription-plan-and-top-up-plans","question":"Is Slazzer free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Slazzer supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.slazzer.com/blog/pricing-update-introducing-slazzer-subscription-plan-and-top-up-plans","question":"What platforms does Slazzer support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Slazzer can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.slazzer.com/blog/pricing-update-introducing-slazzer-subscription-plan-and-top-up-plans","question":"Can Slazzer be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for Slazzer, including Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, Alibaba, Flipkart, Rakuten and Shopify, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.slazzer.com/blog/pricing-update-introducing-slazzer-subscription-plan-and-top-up-plans","question":"What does Slazzer integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Slazzer. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Slazzer not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.slazzer.com/privacy-policy","question":"What security certifications does Slazzer have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| 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 service for removing image backgrounds using artificial intelligence, with additional features including photo upscaling, relighting, shadow generation, and sky replacement. Available via web app, mobile apps, desktop software, and developer 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}` | `{"pricing_model":"pay_per_image_credit_api","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_api","figma_and_photoshop_plugin_extensions":true,"fully_automatic_zero_click_ai_masking_model":true,"ai_generative_background_replacement_prompting":true,"automatic_drop_shadow_and_reflection_rendering":true,"manual_brush_fallback_tools_for_mask_correction":true,"fine_detail_hair_and_fur_edge_detection_accuracy":true,"bulk_batch_processing_for_entire_ecommerce_catalogs":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 9 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Amazon","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"eBay","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"Etsy","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"Walmart","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"Alibaba","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"Flipkart","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"Rakuten","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"Shopify","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"AliExpress","category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"Photoshop","native":true,"category":"design"},{"name":"Figma","native":true,"category":"design"},{"name":"Sketch","native":true,"category":"design"}]` |
| 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,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:40:27.108Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"2 free credits","features":["Remove Background","Unlimited free previews"],"description":"Recommended for personal use and evaluation","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"2","preview_resolution_megapixels":"0.25"}},{"free":false,"name":"Subscription","summary":"Multiple tiers from £10–£1568.17/month. Unused credits roll over up to 6× monthly allowance. 100+ credits/month minimum.","features":["Remove Background","AI Furniture Cataloging","AI Shadow","AI Sky Replacement"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":32.72,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":85.45,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":140.9,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":312.73,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":470.9,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":783.64,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1568.17,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Top Up","summary":"Pay per image, variable per-credit rates from £0.03–£0.55 depending on volume purchased","features":["Remove Background","AI Furniture Cataloging","AI Shadow","AI Sky Replacement"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"credit","amount":0.1,"currency":"GBP"}],"description":"One-time purchase, no commitment","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credit_validity":"24 months"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom quote","features":["Remove Background","AI Furniture Cataloging","AI Shadow","AI Sky Replacement","Quality Guarantee"],"description":"Custom pricing with guaranteed lowest per-image rate, overdraft protection, multiple API keys, and dedicated account manager","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier with 2 credits. Subscription plans from £10/month. Pay-as-you-go top-up option available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.slazzer.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-16T15:32:01.559Z","startingPrice":{"amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":10,"currency":"GBP"}` |
| 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":"Binding Corporate Rules","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/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 | Slazzer |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T20:19:17.563Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*