Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
AI photo editor for everyday photos with free daily credits
Stage
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Founded
2022
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Based in
DE
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Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
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.
Free: 3 credits daily, no sign-in required. Starter: $5.75/month or $69.00/year (20 credits/month). Creator: $15.75/month or $189.00/year (60 credits/month, recommended). Studio: $34.92/month or $419.00/year (150 credits/month). Credit packs available for one-time purchase with no expiry. Standard A
Key features
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
Photo Enhancer for face restoration, noise reduction and compression cleanup
Background Remover to isolate subjects and create transparent cutouts
Watermark Remover to eliminate unwanted marks from images
Style Transfer for creative visual styles and artistic effects
Free local preview and cropping without AI processing
Magic Edit for full-image and brush-based editing
Cloud storage for saved projects and results
Support for JPG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB and 64 megapixels
Before and after comparison of edited results
Batch processing for background removal on multiple images
What makes it different
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
3 free AI credits daily with no sign-in required
No software installation, works entirely in modern web browsers
Clear credit costs shown before each AI task and simple pricing structure
Privacy-aware with local previews staying on device
One-time credit packs with no subscription or automatic renewal
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