AI tools · Ranked by price to features
10 Best AI Background Removers of 2026
By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · Next review December 27, 2026
Pixelcut is the best AI background remover for online sellers in 2026, because Pro includes unlimited background removal and 1,000 batch exports a month for $8 a month billed yearly; Photoroom suits catalog teams that need up to 50 seats, and Canva suits designers who place cutouts into templates. Removal.ai is the cheapest subscription at $5.99 a month for 100 credits, and Erase.bg sells 1,000 credits for $13.01 with no subscription, as of November 2026.
- Tools ranked
- 10
- With free plan
- 10
- Cheapest paid plan
- Erase.bg, $3.25
- for 10 credits, one-time
By the numbers
- $20ChatGPT Plus costs $20 per month, billed monthly.OpenAI
- $17Claude Pro costs $17 per month on an annual plan ($200 billed up front) or $20 billed monthly.Anthropic
- $20A standard ChatGPT Business seat costs $20 per month billed annually or $25 billed monthly.OpenAI
- $30.00Microsoft 365 Copilot for enterprises costs $30 per user per month paid yearly as an add-on.Microsoft
- $340.2 billionUS retail ecommerce sales were $340.2 billion in the second quarter of 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 3.8% from the first quarter.US Census Bureau
Comparison table
| Tool | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixelcut | 01 | 8.9 | 9.0 | $8per month | Yes |
| Photoroom | 02 | 8.7 | 8.0 | Free plan | Yes |
| Canva | 03 | 8.6 | 7.8 | $12per month | Yes |
| Removal.ai | 04 | 8.3 | 8.8 | $5.99per month for 100 credits | Yes |
| Picsart | 05 | 8.2 | 7.6 | $7per month | Yes |
| Adobe Express | 06 | 8.1 | 7.4 | Free plan | Yes |
| PhotoScissors | 07 | 8.0 | 8.8 | $4.99for 10 credits, one-time | Yes |
| Erase.bg | 08 | 7.9 | 8.6 | $3.25for 10 credits, one-time | Yes |
| Clipdrop | 09 | 7.7 | 7.4 | Free plan | Yes |
| Slazzer | 10 | 7.6 | 7.6 | Free plan | Yes |
Click a column to sort. Prices are the cheapest paid plan quoted from each vendor's US pricing page; "Check price" means the US price check is pending.
How this ranking works
One method for every tool. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests. Value carries the most weight.
Full methodThis list is for online sellers and designers who remove backgrounds from product shots, portraits and graphics, and who want to know what the free tier allows and what a credit costs. We compared documented features, free resolution limits and published prices on each vendor's own pages and app store listings, and scored value at 40%, features at 35% and ease of use at 25%. Starting prices are the cheapest paid plan or credit pack in USD. Four vendors did not show a USD price to our check, and we mark those as pending.
The verdict
Pixelcut gives sellers the most removal for the money, with unlimited cutouts and 1,000 batch exports on an $8 a month yearly plan. Photoroom is the stronger platform for brand and catalog teams, with up to 50 seats and 4K output on Ultra, and Canva is the natural home for designers now that remove.bg's background removal is moving into it. Removal.ai, PhotoScissors and Erase.bg are pure cutout tools sold by the credit, from $0.05 an image on a subscription down to about one cent a credit in bulk. Picsart and Adobe Express suit creators who want removal inside a wider editor, while Clipdrop and Slazzer offer the most transparent free allowances.
- 01Top value
Pixelcut
8.9/10A web and mobile product photo editor built around one-tap background removal, upscaling and AI backgrounds.
Price
$8per month
Free plan with limited background removal; Pro $8 per month billed yearly ($10 monthly)
“Pro $10 $8 per month, billed yearly” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 9.0
- Features (35%)
- 8.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 9.0
Best foronline sellers who edit product photos in batches
Pixelcut ranks first because its Pro plan pairs unlimited background removal with a low subscription price. The pricing page lists Pro at $8 a month billed yearly, or $10 month to month, with unlimited background removal, unlimited upscale, 1,000 batch exports a month, 600 AI credits and a commercial license. The free plan offers limited background removal and exports without a watermark, which suits sellers who want to test cutouts before paying, though Pixelcut does not publish the exact free limit. Pro covers a team of 3 people and Business covers 10, so a small shop does not pay per seat. Business costs $24 a month billed yearly and raises AI credits to 3,600 a month. Credits apply to third-party generative models such as image and video generators, not to plain background removal on paid plans. Pixelcut works in mobile and desktop browsers and in its iPhone and Android apps. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓Pro costs $8 a month billed yearly, the lowest subscription with unlimited removal here
- ✓Free exports carry no watermark
- ✓Team seats are included instead of billed per seat
- ✕The free plan's background removal limit is not published as a number
- ✕AI credits for third-party image models run out faster on heavy use
- ✕Business costs $24 a month billed yearly for 10 seats
- Free plan:
- Yes, limited background removal
- Pro price:
- $8 per month billed yearly
- Batch exports:
- 1,000 a month on Pro
Bottom line: Pixelcut is the best choice for online sellers because Pro adds unlimited background removal and 1,000 batch exports a month for $8 a month billed yearly. Pick Photoroom instead if a catalog team needs more seats or 4K output.
- 02
Photoroom
8.7/10An AI product photo editor with a background remover, AI backgrounds, batch editing and a separate API.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 8.0
- Features (35%)
- 9.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 9.2
Best forecommerce teams that need consistent catalog images
Photoroom is the most complete tool here for sellers who build whole catalogs, which is why it ranks second despite a pending USD price. Its pricing page lists Background Remover, Retouch, AI Fill, AI Expand and Image Enhancer as unlimited core tools on Pro, Max and Ultra, with 1,000, 3,000 and 10,000 exports a month. Photoroom says export limits apply to visual assets up to 2K resolution, and 4K images plus HD video are only on Ultra. Every paid plan supports up to 50 seats, which helps agencies and brand teams. The background remover page says you can start for free and upgrade for more AI tools and high-resolution exports. Developers should note that app plans include no API allowance; the API has separate plans, and Photoroom's API page lists a Basic price of $0.02 per image for Remove Background calls. The pricing page showed Polish zloty to our check, so we mark the app price as pending. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓Core tools including background removal are unlimited on paid plans
- ✓Plans scale from 1,000 to 10,000 exports a month
- ✓The Remove Background API has its own plans for developers
- ✕Export limits apply to assets up to 2K resolution, and 4K needs Ultra
- ✕App plans include no API allowance
- ✕The pricing page showed Polish zloty to our check, so the USD price is pending
- Free plan:
- Yes, start free and upgrade for high-resolution exports
- Exports on Pro:
- 1,000 a month
- 4K images:
- Ultra plan only
Bottom line: Photoroom is the best choice for ecommerce catalog teams because every paid plan includes unlimited background removal, batch tools and up to 50 seats. Pick Pixelcut if price matters more than seats or 4K output.
- 03
Canva
8.6/10A web and mobile design platform whose background remover drops cutouts straight into templates.
Price
$12per month
Free plan; Pro US$144 per year for one person (US$12 per month)
“US$ 144 /year for one person” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 7.8
- Features (35%)
- 9.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 9.2
Best fordesigners who place cutouts into social posts and ads
Canva ranks third because the cutout is rarely the end product for designers, and Canva puts the remover inside the editor where the post or ad gets built. Its background remover page says you can try the tool for free, remove backgrounds in bulk, and then use Magic Resize to adapt the image to other formats. Pro costs US$144 a year for one person and lists premium AI tools, 3.6M+ templates, 141M+ elements and 10x more AI than the free plan. Canva also owns remove.bg, whose site says its background removal is moving to Canva and the standalone website closes on 1 December 2026. The weak spot for sellers is transparency on limits: the pricing page does not give a resolution cap for cutouts, and its AI allowances are stated as multiples with fair use limits. Business costs US$250 a year per person. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓Cutouts go straight into templates, ads and presentations
- ✓Pro costs US$144 a year for one person
- ✓Bulk background removal handles a set of product images at once
- ✕Canva does not publish a resolution or image cap for its background remover on the pricing page
- ✕AI use is limited on Free and fair use limits apply on Pro
- ✕Business costs US$250 a year per person
- Free plan:
- Yes, with limited AI access
- Pro price:
- US$144 per year for one person
- Bulk removal:
- Yes, per Canva's background remover page
Bottom line: Canva is the best choice for designers because the background remover sits inside the same editor as templates, Magic Resize and bulk removal. Pick a credit tool such as Removal.ai if you only need cutouts.
- 04
Removal.ai
8.3/10A credit based background remover with a web tool, API, Photoshop plugin and desktop apps.
Price
$5.99per month for 100 credits
Free for low-resolution previews; 100 credits for $5.99 per month, or 3 credits for $1.89 one time
“100 credits $0.05 / image $5.99” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 8.8
- Features (35%)
- 7.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.4
Best forsellers who pay per image instead of a design subscription
Removal.ai ranks fourth because it publishes exactly what free and paid buy, which is rare in this category. Its pricing page says the tool is free for low-resolution images of 0.25 megapixels and personal use, with unlimited free previews and one free high-resolution download when you sign up. Paid use runs on credits, where one image costs one credit. The monthly plan starts at 100 credits for $5.99, or $0.05 an image, and unused credits roll over up to 5x the monthly budget while you stay subscribed. Lifetime packs start at 3 credits for $1.89 and stay usable for 3 years, which suits occasional jobs. Uploads can be JPG or PNG up to 12 MB, and images above 36 MP are resized to that maximum. Credits work across the web tool, API and desktop apps. It has no templates, so designers will still need a separate editor. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓Monthly credits cost $0.05 an image at the entry tier
- ✓Unlimited free previews for checking cutout quality
- ✓14-day money-back guarantee on subscriptions
- ✕Free use is limited to 0.25 megapixel images and personal use
- ✕Only one free high-resolution download for signing up
- ✕No design templates or layout tools
- Free resolution:
- 0.25 megapixels
- Cheapest subscription:
- 100 credits for $5.99 a month
- Max input:
- 12 MB, resized above 36 MP
Bottom line: Removal.ai is the best choice for sellers who want per-image pricing because 100 monthly credits cost $5.99, or $0.05 an image. Pick Pixelcut or Photoroom if you also want AI backgrounds and editing.
- 05
Picsart
8.2/10An AI photo and video editor app with background removal, templates and generative models.
Price
$7per month
Free app; Pro $83.99 per year in the US App Store (about $7.00 per month), or $13.99 monthly
“Picsart Pro Annual $83.99” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 7.6
- Features (35%)
- 8.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.4
Best forcreators who edit on a phone and want many AI tools
Picsart lands fifth because it bundles background removal with the widest set of creative tools, but the better removal is paid. Its web pricing page lists advanced background and object removal under Pro, alongside millions of stock images and video clips, premium templates and monthly AI credits for generative image and video models. Every plan, including the free one, includes standard photo and video editing tools and custom dimensions. The web page showed prices in Polish zloty to our check, so we use the US App Store listing, where Picsart Pro Annual costs $83.99 and Picsart Pro Monthly costs $13.99. The same listing also shows Gold and Plus plans, so check which plan you are buying before you pay. Picsart publishes no resolution figure for free cutouts on its pricing page. It suits creators who make social content on a phone more than sellers processing catalogs. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓Pro costs $83.99 a year in the US App Store
- ✓Background removal sits next to video, stickers and templates
- ✓Free plan covers standard editing tools
- ✕Advanced background removal is listed as a Pro feature
- ✕Web prices showed Polish zloty to our check, so we cite the iOS app price
- ✕The App Store lists several overlapping plan names, which makes comparison harder
- Free plan:
- Yes, standard editing tools
- Pro price:
- $83.99 per year (US App Store)
- Background removal:
- Advanced removal on Pro
Bottom line: Picsart is the best choice for mobile creators because Pro adds advanced background removal to a full photo and video editor for $83.99 a year in the US App Store. Pick Pixelcut for cheaper unlimited product cutouts.
- 06
Adobe Express
8.1/10Adobe's quick design app with Quick Actions for background removal, resizing and templates.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 7.4
- Features (35%)
- 8.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.8
Best forAdobe users who want background removal next to stock and templates
Adobe Express ranks sixth because it handles background removal well inside a design app, but its pricing could not be confirmed in USD from here. Adobe's US App Store listing says Quick Actions remove backgrounds from photos or videos in seconds, convert images to GIFs and resize content with a single tap. The Premium membership adds over 200M royalty-free Adobe Stock photos, videos, music tracks, design elements and fonts, plus 250 generative credits, Remove Video Background, one-click resize for multiple channels and brand kits. Premium works across a desktop browser and a phone, and includes Adobe Photoshop Express on mobile. For sellers the main gap is published limits: the listing does not state a resolution or monthly cap for free cutouts. Adobe's pricing page blocked our automated check, so we mark the price as pending. Designers already using Adobe fonts and stock will find it the easier fit. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓Background removal is a one-tap Quick Action
- ✓Premium adds a large Adobe Stock library for product scenes
- ✓Works in a desktop browser and on mobile
- ✕Video background removal is a Premium feature
- ✕Adobe's pricing page blocked our check, so the USD price is pending
- ✕Adobe does not state a free cutout resolution on its App Store listing
- Free plan:
- Yes
- Generative credits:
- 250 on Premium
- Video background removal:
- Premium
Bottom line: Adobe Express is the best choice for Adobe users because Quick Actions remove backgrounds and Premium adds 200M+ Adobe Stock assets and 250 generative credits. Pick Canva if your team already designs there.
- 07
PhotoScissors
8.0/10A background remover sold as credit packs online or as a desktop app for unlimited offline processing.
Price
$4.99for 10 credits, one-time
Free standard definition downloads; credits from $4.99 for 10 images; desktop app $29.99 for a one-year license
“10 Credits $4.99 50¢/ image” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 8.8
- Features (35%)
- 7.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
Best forhigh-volume sellers who want unlimited offline cutouts
PhotoScissors ranks seventh on features but has the clearest path to unlimited cutouts at a fixed price. Its pricing page sells the desktop version for Windows and Mac at $29.99, down from $99.99, with unlimited offline image processing during a one-year license period. Online use runs on credits, from 10 credits for $4.99, or 50 cents an image, down to 5,000 credits for $99.99, or 2 cents an image. Free downloads are in standard definition. Credits work in both the online and desktop versions and expire one year after your last purchase, and re-downloading an image you already edited online does not use another credit. The trade-offs are plain: PhotoScissors offers no refunds once you buy, the desktop app's speed depends on your computer, and it lacks templates or AI scene tools. It is a cutout utility, not a design suite. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓Desktop license at $29.99 covers unlimited images for a year
- ✓5,000 credits cost 2 cents an image
- ✓Standard definition downloads are free
- ✕No refunds once a purchase is made
- ✕Desktop speed depends on your own computer
- ✕No templates, AI backgrounds or team features
- Free plan:
- Standard definition downloads
- Desktop license:
- $29.99 for one year, unlimited images
- Lowest credit price:
- 2 cents an image at 5,000 credits
Bottom line: PhotoScissors is the best choice for high-volume sellers because the $29.99 desktop license covers unlimited offline background removal for a year. Pick Removal.ai if you prefer a web workflow with monthly credits.
- 08
Erase.bg
7.9/10A pay-as-you-go background remover from Pixelbin with batch mode and an API.
Price
$3.25for 10 credits, one-time
3 free HD credits at sign-up; 10 credits for $3.25 billed once, 1,000 credits for $13.01
“10 Credits $0.33 / credit $3.25 billed once” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 8.6
- Features (35%)
- 6.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.4
Best foroccasional users who want cheap HD credits
Erase.bg ranks eighth because it is the cheapest way to buy HD cutouts in bulk, but it offers little beyond removal. Its pricing page gives 3 free credits for 3 HD downloads when you sign up, and sign-up is mandatory. After that, credits are one-time purchases: 10 credits for $3.25, 100 credits for $6.50 and 1,000 credits for $13.01, which is about one cent per credit. Each background removal uses one credit, credits stay valid for one year, and they are non-refundable. Erase.bg lists batch mode for processing multiple images at once and 24/7 chat and email support with Pro. The page's FAQ also describes Pro as starting at $5 for 10 credits, which differs from the $3.25 price shown on the plan card, so check the checkout total. There are no templates or design tools. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓1,000 credits cost $13.01, about one cent per credit
- ✓No subscription needed
- ✓Free credits download in HD, not preview size
- ✕Sign-up is required before use
- ✕Only 3 free credits
- ✕Credits are non-refundable and expire after 1 year
- Free plan:
- 3 free HD credits at sign-up
- Cheapest pack:
- 10 credits for $3.25
- Credit validity:
- 1 year
Bottom line: Erase.bg is the best choice for occasional bulk jobs because 1,000 credits cost $13.01 with no subscription. Pick Pixelcut if you also need editing and AI backgrounds.
- 09
Clipdrop
7.7/10A set of AI image tools covering background removal, upscaling, cleanup and relighting.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 7.4
- Features (35%)
- 7.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.6
Best fordesigners who want daily free cutouts plus other AI image tools
Clipdrop ranks ninth because its free daily allowance is generous, but it is a toolbox rather than a catalog tool. The pricing page lists 20 background removals per 24 hours on the free plan, along with 20 daily uses each of the image upscaler at x2, Cleanup and Relight, and 50 Text Remover uses. Pro raises background removal to 1,000 per 24 hours with high resolution and a skip-queue option, upscaling to x16, and the same 1,000 daily limit for Cleanup, Relight and Replace Background. An API is available with usage-based pricing. The pricing page does not list batch processing, team seats or commercial catalog features, and it showed prices in Polish zloty to our check, so we mark the USD price as pending. Designers who need a quick cutout and an upscale in the same session will get the most from it. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓20 free background removals a day
- ✓Pro removes backgrounds in high resolution with a skip-queue limit of 1,000 a day
- ✓Several image tools share one plan
- ✕Free removals are not listed as high resolution
- ✕No batch or catalog features are listed on the pricing page
- ✕The pricing page showed Polish zloty to our check, so the USD price is pending
- Free background removals:
- 20 per 24 hours
- Pro background removals:
- 1,000 per 24 hours, high resolution
- Upscaler on Pro:
- Up to x16
Bottom line: Clipdrop is the best choice for designers who need a few free cutouts a day because the free plan allows 20 background removals per 24 hours. Pick Photoroom or Pixelcut for batch product work.
- 10
Slazzer
7.6/10A credit based background remover with an API, desktop apps, a Photoshop extension and cataloging tools.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 7.6
- Features (35%)
- 7.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
Best fordevelopers and sellers who want free previews and an API
Slazzer ranks last on our weights because its prices could not be checked in USD and its entry plan is non-commercial. Its pricing page states clearly that preview images up to 0.25 megapixels, such as 625 x 400 pixels, are always free on slazzer.com, while previews cost 0.20 credit through the apps and API. Full images up to 25 megapixels cost one credit, and new accounts get 2 free credits. Subscriptions start at 100 credits a month, but that tier is marked for non-commercial use only, so sellers should look at 300 credits and up. Unused subscription credits roll over up to 6x, and top-up credits stay valid for two years. Slazzer offers an API, desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux and a Photoshop extension. Prices showed in Polish zloty to our check, so the USD price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices.
- ✓Free previews are unlimited on the website
- ✓Unused subscription credits roll over up to 6x
- ✓Top-up credits last two years
- ✕The 100 credit monthly plan is for non-commercial use only
- ✕Previews cost 0.20 credit through the API and apps
- ✕The pricing page showed Polish zloty to our check, so the USD price is pending
- Free resolution:
- 0.25 megapixels (e.g. 625 x 400)
- Max resolution:
- 25 megapixels
- Free credits:
- 2 at sign-up
Bottom line: Slazzer is the best choice for developers who want free previews and an API because previews up to 0.25 megapixels are free on its website. Pick Removal.ai for a commercial entry plan with a verified USD price.
What to check before you pay
Check the free resolution, not just the word free
Free usually means low resolution. Removal.ai and Slazzer give free previews up to 0.25 megapixels, about 625 x 400 pixels, while PhotoScissors offers free standard definition downloads. Erase.bg gives 3 free HD credits and Clipdrop allows 20 free removals per 24 hours.
Work out the cost per image
Credit prices vary widely. Removal.ai charges $5.99 a month for 100 credits, or $0.05 an image, PhotoScissors charges 50 cents an image in a 10 credit pack and 2 cents at 5,000 credits, and Erase.bg sells 1,000 credits for $13.01.
Choose between credits and unlimited plans
Subscriptions with unlimited removal suit steady catalog work. Pixelcut Pro includes unlimited background removal for $8 a month billed yearly, and the PhotoScissors desktop app processes unlimited images offline for $29.99 during a one-year license.
Check maximum output size
Large product shots can hit caps. Slazzer processes images up to 25 megapixels, Removal.ai resizes anything above 36 MP, and Photoroom applies export limits to assets up to 2K, with 4K images only on Ultra.
Read the commercial use terms
Some entry plans exclude business use. Slazzer marks its 100 credit monthly plan as non-commercial, Removal.ai's free tier is for personal use, and Pixelcut lists a commercial license on Pro and Business.
Plan ahead if you use remove.bg
remove.bg says its background removal is moving to Canva and its standalone website will no longer be available from 1 December 2026. Current users can move to Canva or to a credit tool such as Removal.ai or Slazzer.
FAQ
What is the best AI background remover?
Pixelcut is the best AI background remover for most online sellers in our ranking. Its Pro plan includes unlimited background removal, 1,000 batch exports a month and a commercial license for $8 a month billed yearly.
Which background remover is free in high resolution?
Erase.bg is the clearest option, with 3 free credits for 3 HD downloads at sign-up. Removal.ai and Slazzer offer unlimited free previews only up to 0.25 megapixels, and Removal.ai adds one free high-resolution download for signing up.
How much does background removal cost per image?
Paid cutouts cost about 1 to 50 cents an image on the vendors we checked. Removal.ai charges $0.05 an image on its 100 credit monthly plan, PhotoScissors charges 2 cents at 5,000 credits, and Erase.bg sells 1,000 credits for $13.01.
Is remove.bg shutting down?
Yes, the standalone remove.bg website is closing. remove.bg says its background removal is moving to Canva and the standalone site will no longer be available from 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET.
Which background remover is best for Amazon or Shopify product photos?
Pixelcut and Photoroom are the best fits for product catalogs. Pixelcut Pro includes 1,000 batch exports a month, and Photoroom's paid plans include unlimited background removal, batch editing and up to 50 seats.
Can I remove backgrounds offline?
Yes, PhotoScissors sells a desktop app for Windows and Mac that processes unlimited images offline. The license costs $29.99 and runs for one year from purchase.
Is Canva's background remover free?
Canva says you can try its background remover for free. Heavier AI use needs Pro, which costs US$144 a year for one person and gives 10x more AI than the free plan.
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