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withoutBG compared with Talking Avatar
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What it doesBackground removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting Photorealistic avatars that speak your voice agent's audio in real time
StageNot given Not given
Founded2022 Not given
Based inDE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingPro 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. Realistic Avatars: $0.02 per minute, billed per second. Voice Agents: $0.06 per minute, billed per second. Open Source: Free (MIT License). Custom avatar: $199 per avatar (one time). Remove watermark: $19 per month. New accounts get $1 of free credits.
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
  • Real-time lip-sync with accurate mouth shapes from audio alone
  • Works with any TTS or voice provider (OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Azure, Fish Audio, Cartesia)
  • Avatar responds in less than 250 milliseconds
  • WebRTC delivery with video and audio in sync, no media servers required
  • LiveKit integration for drop-in avatar as participant
  • SDK with server and client libraries for quick integration
  • User interruption support to stop avatar mid-sentence
  • Sessions can run up to 3 hours each
  • Works with any language audio
  • No text or viseme data required
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
  • Photorealistic avatars that require no 3D work or custom training
  • Ultra-low latency under 250 milliseconds
  • Affordable pricing from $0.02 per minute, billed per second with no minimum
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)36 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)320
Referring domains (Majestic)1600

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