# BackgroundRemover vs Removal.AI

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Removal.AI

| Attribute | BackgroundRemover | Removal.AI |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 38.7 (24% (low)) | 54.2 (55% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 3 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 8,029 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | An AI-powered background removal service accessible via web interface, REST API, or desktop applications for Windows and Mac, supporting high-resolution outputs and bulk image processing. |
| 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":"web_browser_utility_app","fully_automatic_zero_click_ai_masking_model":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 | - | 1 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Adobe Photoshop","native":true,"category":"design"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":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":"Free for personal use with low-resolution images","features":["Remove background for low-res images","Unlimited free previews","1 free high-res download upon signup"],"description":"Free background removal for low-resolution images (0.25 megapixels)","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"previews":"unlimited","resolution":"0.25 megapixels","monthly_preview_credits":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Lifetime","summary":"From $1.89 one-time for lifetime credits","features":["High-resolution background removal","3-year credit validity","No recurring payments","14-day money-back guarantee"],"commitment":"perpetual","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":1.89,"currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":8.99,"currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":379,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"One-time purchase for credits valid for 3 years","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Monthly","summary":"From $5.99/month with rollover credits","features":["High-resolution background removal","Credits roll over monthly","Flexible upgrade/downgrade/cancel","14-day money-back guarantee"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":359.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1650,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Monthly subscription with recurring credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited API Access","summary":"Contact sales for unlimited API access pricing","features":["Unlimited image processing","Flexible API and rate limits","Dedicated customer support"],"description":"Unlimited API access with custom pricing","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"High-Volume Solutions","summary":"Contact sales for custom enterprise pricing","features":["Volume discounts","Flexible pricing and rate limits","Dedicated customer support","99% uptime SLA","GDPR compliant processing"],"description":"Enterprise solution for 10,000+ images per month with volume pricing","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"min_monthly_images":"10000"}}],"summary":"From $1.89 one-time or $5.99/month. Free tier for low-resolution images.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://removal.ai/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:53:13.924Z","startingPrice":{"amount":5.99,"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":5.99,"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 |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/nadermx/backgroundremover/security | https://removal.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 | Removal.AI |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | - | Web browser utility app |
| 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:28:17.152Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*