# Clipping Magic vs Removal.AI

| Attribute | Clipping Magic | Removal.AI |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 87.7 (29% (low)) | 54.2 (55% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Web-based image background removal tool that uses machine learning to handle complex cases including fine hair details, gradients, and positioning issues. Includes tools for manual refinement, cropping, color correction, shadows, and reflections. | 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 | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"web_browser_utility_app","fully_automatic_zero_click_ai_masking_model":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}` | `{"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"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Light","summary":"15 credits/month at £0.216/credit","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3.24,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"15/month","rollover_max":"75"}},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"100 credits/month at £0.065/credit (Recommended)","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6.49,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"100/month","rollover_max":"500"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"500 credits/month at £0.032/credit","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15.99,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"500/month","rollover_max":"2500"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro-1k","summary":"1,000 credits/month at £0.025/credit","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":24.99,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"1000/month","rollover_max":"5000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro-2k","summary":"2,000 credits/month at £0.019/credit","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":37.49,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"2000/month","rollover_max":"10000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro-4k","summary":"4,000 credits/month at £0.015/credit","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":59.99,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"4000/month","rollover_max":"20000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Light","summary":"180 credits/year (2 months free)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":32.4,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"180/year","rollover_max":"900"}},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"1,200 credits/year (2 months free)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":64.8,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"1200/year","rollover_max":"6000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"6,000 credits/year (2 months free)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":159.84,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"6000/year","rollover_max":"30000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro-1k","summary":"12,000 credits/year (2 months free)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":249.84,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"12000/year","rollover_max":"60000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro-2k","summary":"24,000 credits/year (2 months free)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":374.88,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"24000/year","rollover_max":"120000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro-4k","summary":"48,000 credits/year (2 months free)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":599.88,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"48000/year","rollover_max":"240000"}}],"summary":"From £3.24/month or £32.40/year. Free preview mode; subscription required to download without watermark.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://clippingmagic.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:44:38.585Z","startingPrice":{"amount":3.24,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"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 | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":3.24,"currency":"GBP"}` | `{"amount":5.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99 |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://removal.ai/privacy-policy/ |

## Capabilities (Background Removal)

| Capability | Clipping Magic | Removal.AI |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Web browser utility app | 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 | Flat monthly subscription | Pay per image credit API |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:04:01.863Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*