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withoutBG vs Turbogen

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withoutBG compared with Turbogen
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What it doesBackground removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting AI video and image studio with 28 models, pay per generation, no subscription
StageNot given Not given
Founded2022 Not given
Based inDE PL
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. Credit packs: Spark $9.99 (1,000 credits at $0.0100 per credit); Boost $39.99 (4,200 credits at $0.0095 per credit); Turbo $49.99 (6,000 credits at $0.0083 per credit); Max $79.99 (11,000 credits at $0.0073 per credit). Per-generation prices vary by model: images from $0.01 to $0.03, videos from $0.
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
  • 28 AI models for video, image and audio generation
  • Access to Veo 3.1, Kling, Grok Video and Nano Banana Pro models
  • Pay per generation with no subscription
  • Text or image to video generation
  • Voice generation in 23 languages
  • Object and text remover tool
  • REST API and MCP server for developers
  • Automatic refund of credits for failed jobs
  • AI cost calculator and model comparisons
  • Telegram bot integration for generation
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
  • Prices 50-80% cheaper than official APIs and fal.ai for the same models
  • Bulk capacity buying from original model creators passed to users as savings
  • Single credit balance across all 28 models with 30-day validity
  • API access included with paid plans for developers and bots
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes01
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)36 no change since last check2 −7 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)320
Referring domains (Majestic)1600

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