Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
Find the haircut that suits your face shape, hair type and hairline
Stage
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Founded
2022
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Based in
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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: face shape guides, face shape picker, selfie analysis. Paid: Starter $2.99 for 10 previews; Popular $5.99 for 30 previews; Best Value $11.99 for 80 previews. One-time purchases, credits never expire. Free preview with Google sign-in (watermarked).
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
Free face shape analysis and recommendations
AI selfie analysis estimating face shape, hairline and hair type
AI preview showing haircut on your own photo
Manual face shape picker without uploading a selfie
Barber card recommendations for each cut
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
Matches haircuts to your specific face shape and hair type using AI or manual selection
AI analyzes your own photo to estimate face shape and hairline for personalized suggestions
No subscription required; one-time credit purchases with no expiration
Based on stylist and barber rules of thumb for balancing face shape and hair type
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