Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
Free AI image editor with no sign up required
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: 2 credits daily (resets at 00:00 UTC). Lite: $5/month or $60/year (200 credits monthly). Pro: $10/month or $120/year (450 credits monthly). Ultra: $25/month or $300/year (1,400 credits monthly). All prices in USD.
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
Paint to mark areas for local edits
Side-by-side comparison of results before download
Multiple AI image models to choose from
Works on desktop, tablet and mobile browser
Save edits and image versions to account
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
No sign up required to start editing and downloading results
Text-based editing with AI handles complex tasks without layers or brushes
See editing cost and credit requirement before submitting each edit
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