Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
Stage
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Founded
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2022
Based in
GB
DE
Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Lite: $12.99/month or $99/year (7200 credits/year); Pro: $29.99/month or $229/year (24000 credits/year); Max: $129/month or $799/year (120000 credits/year)
Pro Model API: 50 free credits on signup, then credit packs from €10 (100 credits at €0.10 each) to €500 (10,000 credits at €0.05 each), or equivalent monthly subscriptions. Open-weight model: Apache-2.0, free to self-host.
Key features
Generate images from text prompts
Edit images with instructions without full regeneration
Use reference images to guide results
Blend multiple reference inputs
Maintain style consistency across versions
Export in PNG and JPEG formats
2K and 4K image generation
Batch image generation
Pro Model API with managed REST infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany
Open-weight Apache-2.0 model for self-hosting on Python, Docker, or macOS
Alpha matte output for precise edge refinement
Refine feature with Keep and Remove brush strokes
Optimized for hair, fur, and complex edges
Native macOS app with batch processing and on-device Apple Silicon inference
GIMP 3.0 plugin for local background removal
Docker support with web UI and headless API
What makes it different
One focused visual workspace without switching between apps
Start with a prompt, reference image, or both for maximum control
Keep working parts of images instead of losing them to full regeneration
Publishes benchmarked results comparing against alternatives including remove.bg with losses included
Same API schema for both managed API and self-hosted open-weight model for easy switching
RAM-only processing with no image storage or training on customer uploads
p95 latency of 1.95 seconds on managed API with EU hosting for GDPR compliance
No subscription lock-in with optional monthly billing or one-time credit packs
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