# Pixian.AI vs rembg

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

| Attribute | Pixian.AI | rembg |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 67.2 (37% (low)) | 52.9 (19% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 11 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 178 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 24,567 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A service that automatically removes backgrounds from images using AI, available as a web application with a free tier or via paid API. Customers are charged based on image megapixels with no monthly fees or minimum commitments. | A tool for automatic background removal from images that works as a CLI tool, Python library, HTTP server, or Docker container. Supports batch processing with fine-detail edge detection for hair and fur. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"pay_per_image_credit_api","architecture_model":"web_browser_utility_app","fully_automatic_zero_click_ai_masking_model":true,"fine_detail_hair_and_fur_edge_detection_accuracy":true}` | `{"architecture_model":"managed_cloud_api","fully_automatic_zero_click_ai_masking_model":true,"fine_detail_hair_and_fur_edge_detection_accuracy":true,"bulk_batch_processing_for_entire_ecommerce_catalogs":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"url":"https://api.pixian.ai/v1.0/removebg","name":"remove.bg","native":false,"direction":"inbound"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Python |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free tier","features":["Website access","Low priority processing","Maximum 0.25 megapixels resolution"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Limited background removal with reduced image resolution and lower processing priority","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"access":"website only","max_resolution":"0.25 megapixels"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pay-as-you-go","summary":"From £0.0008 per image","features":["Website and API access","High priority processing","Up to 25 megapixels per image","No monthly fees or minimums"],"components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"megapixel"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.0013,"currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Per-image pricing based on megapixel size with no monthly fees or minimums","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"input_formats":"JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WebP","max_resolution":"25 megapixels"}}],"summary":"Free tier (0.25 MPx limit). Pay-as-you-go from £0.0008/image.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://pixian.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:11:09.822Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"megapixel","amount":0.0013,"currency":"GBP"}}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":0.0013,"currency":"GBP"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | - | 17 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.81","date":"2026-08-18T23:41:55Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.81"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.80","date":"2026-08-17T04:56:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.80"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.79","date":"2026-08-17T02:48:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.79"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.78","date":"2026-08-06T23:25:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.78"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.77","date":"2026-07-18T12:50:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.77"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.76","date":"2026-06-03T13:26:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.76"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.75","date":"2026-04-08T11:44:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.75"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.74","date":"2026-03-25T01:52:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.74"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.73","date":"2026-03-15T12:42:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.73"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.72","date":"2026-01-03T14:11:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.72"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.71","date":"2026-01-03T13:21:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.71"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.70","date":"2026-01-03T12:28:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.70"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.69","date":"2025-12-04T21:06:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.69"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.68","date":"2025-11-17T17:01:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.68"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.67","date":"2025-07-05T16:34:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.67"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.66","date":"2025-05-14T20:23:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.66"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.65","date":"2025-03-17T22:12:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.65"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.64","date":"2025-03-06T12:07:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.64"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.63","date":"2025-02-21T13:21:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.63"},{"url":"https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/tag/v2.0.62","date":"2025-01-30T18:20:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.62"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 4.3 |
| security.trust_center | - | https://github.com/security/advanced-security/secret-protection |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":4,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=rembg&per_page=100","last_12m":2,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` |

## Capabilities (Background Removal)

| Capability | Pixian.AI | rembg |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Web browser utility app | 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:36:11.951Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*