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This topic covers 40 published background removal assessments: 26 support guest export without login or watermarks, 34 deliver watermark-free files, and 1 offer sourced commercial-use plans, with 1 verified for local browser processing. All scores are bound to fixed benchmark fixtures and dated native exports.

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40 published assessments

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What this task tested and what remains uncovered

The historical anchor is a composite of a curly-haired portrait and bookstore background (anchor_bgremove_v1), at 2048 × 2048, enlarged from 1024px source images. It checks hair edges, translucent transitions, missing foreground and background residue. It does not establish performance on products, glass, animal fur or groups.

Lower MAD and SAD, higher foreground retention and lower background residue are preferable. Low-resolution results are aligned to the reference under the original protocol; quality measurements do not replace export resolution. The fixture, recorded free tier and attached file dimensions are shown separately.

39 / 40 published records have native files. Historical tiers and repetition counts are not standardized, so no unified ranking or reliability guarantee is offered.

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canva.com

canva.com · Background removal

95/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free, no-login full 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG export with outstanding hair-strand precision and ~4s server turnaround.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-31
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

99.87% foreground retention with remarkably clean background filtering between curls and zero downscaling.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0702 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 25.507 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.870% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.013% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

99.87% foreground retention with remarkably clean background filtering between curls and zero downscaling.

Original historical observation

Curly hair details are preserved with exceptional fidelity (fg_recall=99.87%), background between curls is filtered cleanly (bg_leak=0.013%, mad_band=0.0702, SAD(k)=25.51), delivering a 4.16MB 2048×2048 RGBA PNG (02_result.png, 03_download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Designers and everyday users who need instant, login-free 2048×2048 full-resolution matting with top-tier hair precision

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

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Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (guest direct download of 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent PNG)
Watermark observation: Watermark-free
Batch & API: Single image quick processing; batch processing requires Canva Pro login
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

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Speed & reliability

About 4.6s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 4.04s · End-to-end reference: 4.6s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-31 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

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Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: Standalone web tool requires no login; full canvas editor requires account registration
Manual adjustment: Clicking 'Open in editor' seamlessly moves into Canva workspace for further design work
Interaction observations: Clean modal without gating popups or mandatory questionnaires. The result popup provides straightforward 'Download' and 'Open in editor' actions with zero countdown friction.

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Background & reputation

Canva Pty Ltd · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Canva Pty Ltd
Recorded origin: Sydney, Australia
Domain history record: Founded 2012 / 14-year design platform standard
Background & reputation assessment: Operated by Canva Pty Ltd in Sydney, Australia; a global design unicorn serving over 170 million monthly active users with complete enterprise certifications.
External reputation record: Not verified

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Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · Facebook Pixel · Braze · Datadog
Engineering & privacy assessment: CDP network inspection confirms HTTPS transmission to Canva's media processing infrastructure with SOC2 and GDPR compliance. Canva guarantees private designs are not used for public model training without authorization.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Canva Free and Pro subscription structure · 2026-10-30

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-30 ↗

Free

Free Free drag-and-drop editor, 1.6M+ free templates, 4.7M+ free assets, 5GB cloud storage

Basic graphic design, templates, social media layouts, collaborative sharing

Canva Pro (Monthly)2026-10-30 ↗

USD 18/month

—

Monthly Individual monthly subscription with full AI tools and 100GB cloud storage

AI background removal, magic eraser, image upscaler, 140M+ premium assets

Canva Pro (Annual)2026-10-30 ↗

—

USD 144/year

Annual Individual annual plan billed at $144/yr ($12/mo equiv), full AI tools and 100GB cloud storage

AI background removal, magic eraser, image upscaler, full asset catalog, social scheduling

3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Free tier covers core design tools; Canva Pro unlocks AI background removal, image upscaling, and 140M+ assets at $18/mo or $144/yr ($12/mo).

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms unverified

Canva Official Annual Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗

Canva Official Monthly Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Standalone web tool supports free no-login processing and download; batch processing and in-editor features require Canva Pro

Clearly disclosed beneath the upload button upfront

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 95.4/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 99/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	40 / 40	Prominently promises 'Remove image background for free' upfront. Uploading our 2048×2048 curly-hair anchor image requires no registration or Pro subscription, and clicking 'Download' directly delivers the full 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent PNG (4.16MB), 100% fulfilling the no-login promise (01_landing.png, 02_result.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	19 / 20	Clean modal without gating popups or mandatory questionnaires. The result popup provides straightforward 'Download' and 'Open in editor' actions with zero countdown friction.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	25 / 25	Operated by Canva Pty Ltd in Sydney, Australia; a global design unicorn serving over 170 million monthly active users with complete enterprise certifications.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	15 / 15	CDP network inspection confirms HTTPS transmission to Canva's media processing infrastructure with SOC2 and GDPR compliance. Canva guarantees private designs are not used for public model training without authorization.	Evidence A →

Capability · 93.8/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	60.8 / 65	Edge boundary error mad_band=0.0702 (32.7/35), global error SAD(k)=25.51 (13.4/15), subject recall 99.87% / background residue 0.013% (14.7/15) (60.8/65)	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True alpha channel; full 2048×2048 resolution with 100% pixel retention and zero watermarks (20.0/20)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Server-side processing takes ~4.04s, async_verified mode; 0.0s upload latency / 4.60s end-to-end (13.0/15)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Clipdrop

clipdrop.co · Background removal

91/100

Seven-aspect task score

Detailed hair handling with upfront size limits and no ads; login is required, free output is 1024px, and HD needs Pro.

Tested export 1024 × 1024 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (1024 × 1024 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗Additional screenshot 1 ↗Additional screenshot 2 ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Fine hair transitions with little background residue in this portrait test; coverage is limited to the recorded fixture.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0733 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 28.434 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.950% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.014% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Fine hair transitions with little background residue in this portrait test; coverage is limited to the recorded fixture.

Original historical observation

Ranked #1 in edge accuracy across all 10 tested tools: transition band error mad_band=0.0733, SAD(k)=28.43, and background leak of just 0.014%. Curly hair gaps and sweater edges are remarkably clean.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

E-commerce & design workflows needing best-in-class hair edge accuracy where 1024px resolution suffices

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

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Delivery capabilities

1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Pro unlocks full HD; free logged-in tier prompts and downscales to 1024×1024 SD)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Web UI supports dragging up to 10 images at once; commercial API available
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 1024 × 1024
Attached file dimensions: 1024 × 1024 · PNG

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Speed & reliability

About 0.91s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 3.45s · End-to-end reference: 0.91s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

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Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Google / Apple / Facebook one-click OAuth or email link (mandatory before processing)
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: No ad clutter or countdown popups; once SD 1024×1024 is selected, clicking Download immediately exports a watermark-free PNG. (-2 pts for allowing guest file staging before showing the mandatory login modal.)

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Background & reputation

Jasper AI, Inc. (formerly Init ML / Stability AI Clipdrop) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Jasper AI, Inc. (formerly Init ML / Stability AI Clipdrop)
Recorded origin: Founded in Paris, France / Austin, TX, USA (Jasper AI)
Domain history record: Launched 2020
Background & reputation assessment: Originally founded by Init ML in Paris, acquired by Stability AI, and joined Jasper AI (Jasper AI, Inc.) in 2024; industry-leading computer vision pedigree.
External reputation record: Renowned for top-tier segmentation and Relight models; requires sign-in and caps free tier at 1024px, but delivers tier-1 hair matting quality.

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Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Cloudflare Turnstile · Firebase Auth/Firestore · Sentry
Engineering & privacy assessment: Protected by Cloudflare Turnstile + AppCheck over a fast synchronous API (api.clipdrop.co/remove-background/v2).
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Current public web Free and monthly Pro plans; API separate · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free 20 background removals per 24 hours

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 15/month

—

Monthly 1,000 high-resolution removals per 24 hours

API2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Usage-based pricing on a separate API schedule

3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Recheck confirms Pro at USD 15/month; free removal 20/24h and Pro HD removal 1,000/24h. No annual offer appears on this page; tax and refund details were not separately verified.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Self-serve cancellation anytime in account settings

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

20 images per 24 hours (20/24h) on free logged-in accounts; up to 10 images per batch queue

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 90.8/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 86/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	32 / 40	Guests can stage an image, and clicking 'Remove background' prompts sign-in first. Once signed in, an explicit 'Image too large for the SD Mode' modal compares SD 1024×1024 vs. HD 2048×2048 side by side before processing—zero silent downscaling. Pricing page clearly states 20/24h free daily quota.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	16 / 20	No ad clutter or countdown popups; once SD 1024×1024 is selected, clicking Download immediately exports a watermark-free PNG. (-2 pts for allowing guest file staging before showing the mandatory login modal.)	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	24 / 25	Originally founded by Init ML in Paris, acquired by Stability AI, and joined Jasper AI (Jasper AI, Inc.) in 2024; industry-leading computer vision pedigree.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Protected by Cloudflare Turnstile + AppCheck over a fast synchronous API (api.clipdrop.co/remove-background/v2).	Evidence B →

Capability · 92.9/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	59.9 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.0733 · Global SAD(k)=28.434 · Foreground recall 99.95% / Background leak 0.014%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Pro unlocks full HD; free logged-in tier prompts and downscales to 1024×1024 SD)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 3.45s (API mode: sync; network upload 0.71s / end-to-end 0.91s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Pixelcut

pixelcut.ai · Background removal

91/100

Seven-aspect task score

Hair detail and the download flow perform well, with clear free-tier labels; login-free output is 1080px and full size requires login.

Tested export 1080 × 1080 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (1080 × 1080 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Fine hair transitions and strong subject retention in this test; coverage is limited to the tested portrait and conditions.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0701 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 26.707 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.940% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.018% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Fine hair transitions and strong subject retention in this test; coverage is limited to the tested portrait and conditions.

Original historical observation

Hair strand transitions are remarkably crisp and natural (transition-band error mad_band=0.0701, SAD(k)=26.71, gradient error 0.0207), with 99.94% foreground recall and only 0.018% background leak—ranking in the absolute top tier of all tested tools.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

E-commerce sellers and portrait designers who want top-tier hair edge precision (mad_band=0.0701) with instant 1080p guest export or 2048p signed-in export

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

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Delivery capabilities

1080 × 1080 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 1080 × 1080 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (1080×1080 free guest preview export; dropdown explicitly states 'Full resolution 2048×2048 — Free with sign in')
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Supports Batch Edit (Pro subscription feature)
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 1080 × 1080
Attached file dimensions: 1080 × 1080 · PNG

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Speed & reliability

About 16.87s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 3.03s · End-to-end reference: 16.87s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 1080×1080 export; Google / Apple / Email sign-in unlocks free 2048×2048 full-resolution export
Manual adjustment: Built-in Retouch brush, Expand, Upscale, Shadow, and AI Background generator in left sidebar
Interaction observations: Enters the clean online workspace immediately after upload with zero popup spam; guests can export a 1080×1080 watermark-free PNG in one click.

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Background & reputation

Pixelcut Inc. (San Francisco, CA, USA) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Pixelcut Inc. (San Francisco, CA, USA)
Recorded origin: San Francisco, USA (Y Combinator S20)
Domain history record: Founded 2020
Background & reputation assessment: Pixelcut Inc. (San Francisco AI design startup, Y Combinator S20 alum, trusted by tens of millions of e-commerce creators worldwide).
External reputation record: Leading AI product photography tool whose proprietary matting and shadow models are widely praised by e-commerce merchants.

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Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · PostHog
Engineering & privacy assessment: Synchronously returns the PNG cutout via dedicated endpoint api2.pixelcut.app/image/matte/v1 (server_s=3.03s) with a clean network pipeline.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Web Free, Pro and all eight Business volumes with monthly/annual selection; API separate · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Limited background removal; watermark-free export, exact count unspecified

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 10/month

USD 96/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 600 AI credits/month; 3-person team; 1,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 600 AI credits/month; 3-person team; 1,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

Business 3,6002026-10-20 ↗

USD 30/month

USD 288/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 3,600 AI credits/month; 10-person team; 2,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 3,600 AI credits/month; 10-person team; 2,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

Business 9,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 60/month

USD 576/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 9,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 5,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 9,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 5,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

Business 18,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 120/month

USD 1,152/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 18,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 10,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 18,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 10,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

Business 36,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 240/month

USD 2,304/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 36,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 20,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 36,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 20,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

Business 72,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 480/month

USD 4,608/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 72,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 40,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 72,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 40,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

Business 108,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 720/month

USD 6,912/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 108,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 40,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 108,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 40,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

Business 144,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 960/month

USD 9,216/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 144,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 60,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 144,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 60,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

Business 180,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,200/month

USD 11,520/year

Monthly Unlimited removal; 180,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 80,000 batch exports/month

Annual Unlimited removal; 180,000 AI credits/month; 20-person team; 80,000 batch exports/month Rules [1]

19 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] One annual payment; USD selected at checkout. Bank exchange fees and final invoice conditions must be checked before payment.

Annual charges for Pro and all eight Business volumes were verified separately in Stripe checkout. Unlimited paid removal coexists with batch-export limits. The free tier still says Limited without an exact removal count; it is not treated as unlimited.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime; refund eligibility unverified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Annual USD checkout summaries for each volume ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Single-image background removal is free; Batch Edit requires upgrading to Pixelcut Pro

Clearly disclosed in the Download dropdown menu with exact pixel dimensions

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 90.6/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 83/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	30 / 40	Clicking the top-right Download dropdown clearly lists both tiers upfront: 'Preview resolution 1080×1080 — Free' and 'Full resolution 2048×2048 — Free with sign in', with zero hidden paywalls or watermark ambushes.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	18 / 20	Enters the clean online workspace immediately after upload with zero popup spam; guests can export a 1080×1080 watermark-free PNG in one click.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	23 / 25	Pixelcut Inc. (San Francisco AI design startup, Y Combinator S20 alum, trusted by tens of millions of e-commerce creators worldwide).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	12 / 15	Synchronously returns the PNG cutout via dedicated endpoint api2.pixelcut.app/image/matte/v1 (server_s=3.03s) with a clean network pipeline.	Evidence A →

Capability · 93.9/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	60.9 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.0701 · Global SAD(k)=26.707 · Foreground recall 99.94% / Background leak 0.018%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (1080×1080 free guest preview export; dropdown explicitly states 'Full resolution 2048×2048 — Free with sign in')	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 3.03s (API mode: sync; network upload 9.79s / end-to-end 16.87s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

remove.bg

remove.bg · Background removal

89/100

Seven-aspect task score

Detailed hair handling and a simple download flow are offset by 500px free output and paid HD; size limits appear on the result page.

Tested export 500 × 500 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-15
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (500 × 500 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

The standalone website closes on 1 December 2026 at 09:00 CET; pay-as-you-go credits expire at the same time. Official notice ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Fine translucent hair transitions; a little background remains between strands in this test.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.08 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 30.687 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.870% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.034% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Fine translucent hair transitions; a little background remains between strands in this test.

Original historical observation

Delicate semi-transparent hair transitions (mad_band=0.0802, SAD(k)=30.7); left curly hair gap retained a tiny patch of background foliage (bg_leak=0.034%).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Complex hair portraits and production workflows needing smooth semi-transparent alpha transitions (with paid HD or small previews)

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

500 × 500 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 500 × 500 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (1 Credit / paid unlocks up to 25MP; free preview tier is 500×500)
Watermark observation: None (free tier is gated by 0.25MP resolution cap)
Batch & API: Desktop app, API, and Photoshop/Figma plugins support batch processing
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 500 × 500
Attached file dimensions: 500 × 500 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 7.28s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 1.99s · End-to-end reference: 7.28s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-15 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run; manual adjustment recorded

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 500×500 preview; full HD requires sign-in (Google / Canva / Email) and 1 Credit
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: Clean, restrained UI with no blocking popups; clicking the free preview downloads immediately without forced paywall modals.

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Background & reputation

Kaleido AI GmbH (part of Canva) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: The standalone website closes on 1 December 2026 at 09:00 CET; pay-as-you-go credits expire at the same time.
Operator: Kaleido AI GmbH (part of Canva)
Recorded origin: Vienna, Austria / Sydney, Australia (Canva)
Domain history record: Launched 2018
Background & reputation assessment: Kaleido AI GmbH (Vienna, Austria; acquired by Canva in 2021), the long-standing industry benchmark.
External reputation record: Pioneer of one-click AI background removal; rock-solid alpha quality, though free preview is capped at 500×500 and standalone site sunsets on 2026-12-01.

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Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 60 minutes; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · Canva Telemetry
Engineering & privacy assessment: Rock-solid reliability; privacy policy explicitly states uploaded images are automatically deleted within ~1 hour after processing.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 60 minutes; deletion not independently verified

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Pricing & rules

Current public standalone website plans: free, pay-as-you-go, monthly and enterprise (dollar pricing) · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free website previews2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Website previews are free; high-resolution export is separate

Signup trial2026-10-20 ↗

Free trial

Trial

Trial 1 credit for AI edits

Pay-as-you-go 3 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 3 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 3 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1]

Pay-as-you-go 10 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 10 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1]

Pay-as-you-go 75 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 49 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 75 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1]

Pay-as-you-go 200 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1]

Pay-as-you-go 500 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 199 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1]

Pay-as-you-go 1200 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 399 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1200 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1]

Pay-as-you-go 4000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 999 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 4000 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1]

Pay-as-you-go 8000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,699 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 8000 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1]

Subscription 40 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9/month

—

Monthly 40 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 200 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 39/month

—

Monthly 200 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 500 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 89/month

—

Monthly 500 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 1200 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 189/month

—

Monthly 1200 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 2800 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 389/month

—

Monthly 2800 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 5000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 589/month

—

Monthly 5000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 7500 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 789/month

—

Monthly 7500 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 10000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 989/month

—

Monthly 10000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 15000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,389/month

—

Monthly 15000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 25000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 2,150/month

—

Monthly 25000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 50000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 3,950/month

—

Monthly 50000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Subscription 75000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 5,450/month

—

Monthly 75000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2]

Enterprise2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted From 100,000 images/year; custom API and credits

23 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Expires 1 December 2026 at 09:00 CET

[2] Unused subscription credits do not roll over

Every displayed tier was expanded. Taxes depend on checkout. The FAQ mentions annual subscriptions but the current cards do not offer an annual price. Successor Canva and Leonardo plans are separate.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel in account settings; access continues to the current period end. Refund terms were not separately checked.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unlimited guest 500×500 previews; new registered accounts typically receive 1 free HD Credit

Disclosed on the result page download menu ('500×500 Free' vs '2048×2048 Unlock') before downloading

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 89.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 86/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	28 / 40	Hero headline says '100% Automatically and Free' without stating the pixel cap up front, but the download menu clearly lists 'Preview 500×500 Free' alongside '2048×2048 Unlock' before clicking.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	18 / 20	Clean, restrained UI with no blocking popups; clicking the free preview downloads immediately without forced paywall modals.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	25 / 25	Kaleido AI GmbH (Vienna, Austria; acquired by Canva in 2021), the long-standing industry benchmark.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	15 / 15	Rock-solid reliability; privacy policy explicitly states uploaded images are automatically deleted within ~1 hour after processing.	Evidence C →

Capability · 90.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	57.5 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.08 · Global SAD(k)=30.687 · Foreground recall 99.87% / Background leak 0.034%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (1 Credit / paid unlocks up to 25MP; free preview tier is 500×500)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 1.99s (API mode: async; network upload 4.3s / end-to-end 7.28s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Img2Go

img2go.com · Background removal

88/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free full-size output without login offers model and mask controls; subject retention is good, with about 11.5 seconds of cloud processing in this run.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 (4.2 MB full-resolution RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached

Historical test · 2026-10-19
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Historical page record; output not attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

This test offered full-size export without login and a mask option; complex-scene coverage remains limited.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.137 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 62.545 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.890% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.802% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

This test offered full-size export without login and a mask option; complex-scene coverage remains limited.

Original historical observation

Img2Go exports a full 2048×2048 transparent PNG (4.2 MB) without login, achieving 99.89% foreground recall and 0.80% background leak while uniquely offering free 'Return Mask' and 'Alpha Matting' controls in the browser.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Designers and developers needing free, no-login 2048×2048 unwatermarked transparent PNGs or direct binary mask exports (Return Mask)

Result & output evidence

No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality.

Open result screenshot ↗

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 (4.2 MB full-resolution RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications

2048 × 2048 (4.2 MB full-resolution RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record

No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims.

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

2048×2048 (Free no-login 4.2 MB native RGBA PNG export)

Watermark observation

Watermark-Free

Batch & API

Supports multi-image uploads, Alpha Matting threshold tuning, and instant Delete Task

Recorded free-tier dimensions

Not verified

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 13s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 11.5s · End-to-end reference: 13s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-19 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Provides rich pro controls in the workspace—Model (Generic 1 / Generic 2 / Humans / Clothes) and Function (Remove Background / Return Mask / Alpha Matting)—and presents a direct Download button with zero login popups.

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Background & reputation

QaamGo Web GmbH (Radolfzell, Germany) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: QaamGo Web GmbH (Radolfzell, Germany)
Recorded origin: Radolfzell, Germany
Domain history record: 2016–Present
Background & reputation assessment: Developed and operated by QaamGo Web GmbH in Radolfzell, Germany (the same parent company behind PDF2Go and Online-Convert).
External reputation record: Not verified

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Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Strictly follows EU GDPR rules, providing an immediate Delete Task button on the result page and automatic deletion within 24 hours.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified

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Pricing & rules

Website free, monthly, annual and education plans; USD, Business billed per person · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Limited processing; no universal free-credit count published

Starter2026-10-20 ↗

USD 8/month

USD 77/year

Monthly Baseline 1× AI usage; batch processing

Annual Baseline 1× AI usage; 64GB files and batch processing

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 29/month

USD 278/year

Monthly 5× Starter AI usage

Annual 5× Starter AI usage

Business2026-10-20 ↗

USD 89/month

USD 854/year

Monthly Per-user billing; 20× Starter AI usage

Annual Per-user billing; 20× Starter AI usage

Education program2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Paid apps free after student/teacher eligibility verification; non-commercial educational use only

8 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Actual annual amounts are $77/$278/$854. Absolute removal quotas and per-image credit usage are unpublished; 1×/5×/20× cannot be converted into image counts.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Page advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and cancellation anytime; eligibility is subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free visitors can directly upload and export full-resolution 2048×2048 transparent PNGs

Openly exposes dedicated Humans / Clothes segmentation models and Alpha Matting toggles in the workspace

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 88/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 93/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	33 / 35	Prominently promises '100% free · No signup required · AI-powered' on the landing page (01_landing.png); in our anonymous test with the 2048×2048 (6.1 MB) curly-hair portrait anchor, it exported the full 2048×2048 (4.2 MB) transparent PNG without login, downscaling, or watermark traps (02_result.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	27 / 30	Provides rich pro controls in the workspace—Model (Generic 1 / Generic 2 / Humans / Clothes) and Function (Remove Background / Return Mask / Alpha Matting)—and presents a direct Download button with zero login popups.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	19 / 20	Developed and operated by QaamGo Web GmbH in Radolfzell, Germany (the same parent company behind PDF2Go and Online-Convert).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Strictly follows EU GDPR rules, providing an immediate Delete Task button on the result page and automatic deletion within 24 hours.	Evidence A →

Capability · 85.8/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	54.8 / 65	2048×2048 full-resolution Alpha Ground-Truth verification: achieves 99.89% foreground recall (fg_recall = 0.9989) with only 0.80% background leak (bg_leak = 0.00802), trimap band error mad_band = 0.1370, and global SAD = 62.55k (54.8/65)	Evidence B →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	Preserves 100% of the original 2048×2048 pixel grid and 8-bit RGBA alpha transparency without login or pre-downscaling (20.0/20)	Evidence B →
Processing speed	11 / 15	Processes the 6.1 MB portrait anchor in ~11.5s on its cloud segmentation pipeline (11.0/15)	Evidence B →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Picsart

picsart.com · Background removal

88/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free full-size export without login stays on one page, with good hair handling; multiple marketing analytics scripts are loaded.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Full-size output without login and natural hair transitions in this test; other subjects still need separate checks.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0969 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 36.673 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.830% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.040% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Full-size output without login and natural hair transitions in this test; other subjects still need separate checks.

Original historical observation

Curly hair transitions are clean and natural (mad_band=0.0969, SAD(k)=36.67) with 99.83% foreground recall and only 0.04% background leak—ranking near the very top among tools that export full 2048×2048 resolution without login.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Creators and e-commerce sellers who want a no-login 2048×2048 full-resolution export combined with strong curly-hair edge quality (mad_band=0.0969)

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (one-click guest export delivers full 2048×2048 watermark-free true-Alpha PNG)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Supports Batch Editor (requires paid subscription)
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

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Speed & reliability

About 23.8s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 2.45s · End-to-end reference: 23.8s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

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Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for full 2048×2048 original-resolution export
Manual adjustment: In-page solid/gradient/AI background switcher; clicking 'Edit Image' opens full eraser and layer studio
Interaction observations: Provides direct 'Download' and 'Edit Image' buttons right on the landing page without forcing a heavy editor redirect or mandatory sign-in (high-frequency guest uploads may occasionally trigger a 1-click Google reCAPTCHA check; saved filename ends in .jpg though binary format is RGBA PNG).

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Background & reputation

Picsart Inc. (Miami / San Francisco, USA) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Picsart Inc. (Miami / San Francisco, USA)
Recorded origin: Miami & San Francisco, USA (Backed by SoftBank Vision Fund & Sequoia Capital)
Domain history record: Founded 2011 (15-year track record)
Background & reputation assessment: Picsart Inc. (Founded 2011 in Miami / San Francisco, global creative unicorn with 150M+ monthly active creators and 700M+ backgrounds removed).
External reputation record: One of the world's largest mobile and web creative platforms (4.9/5 on Trustpilot).

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · Google reCAPTCHA · OneTrust
Engineering & privacy assessment: Asynchronous cloud pipeline via upload.picsart.com/files (2.45s server time); landing page loads standard marketing attribution and analytics scripts.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Web Pro and all public Ultra credit volumes; per Ultra seat · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 15/month

USD 126/year

Monthly 250 general credits/month; batch editing up to 50 images

Annual 250 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]

Ultra 1,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 45/month

USD 480/year

Annual 1,000 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]

Monthly 1,000 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images

Ultra 1,5002026-10-20 ↗

USD 75/month

USD 720/year

Annual 1,500 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]

Monthly 1,500 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images

Ultra 3,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 129/month

USD 1,440/year

Annual 3,000 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]

Monthly 3,000 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images

Ultra 6,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 255/month

USD 2,880/year

Annual 6,000 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]

Monthly 6,000 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images

Ultra 9,0002026-10-20 ↗

USD 379/month

USD 4,320/year

Annual 9,000 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]

Monthly 9,000 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images

Ultra 9,000+2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom plans above 9,000 credits

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] One annual payment; Ultra quote is per seat. The summary currently shows $0 tax, but no billing address was submitted; final tax depends on the actual address.

Six annual charges verified in single-seat checkout. The current public pricing page lists Pro/Ultra without a free removal count. It says add-on credits never expire but does not quote their purchase prices, which remain unconfirmed. Annual prices are per seat; tax depends on billing address.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime in account subscription settings

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗ · Capture 11 ↗ · Capture 12 ↗ · Capture 13 ↗

Annual payment summaries for each volume ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗

Official plans and add-on credit rules ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Single-image web background removal is free at full resolution without login; batch processing and advanced AI generation require Picsart Plus/Pro

Discloses free high-resolution export upfront and delivers in one click

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 87.6/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 93/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	40 / 40	Landing page promises 'Free Background Remover · High Resolution Export' and delivers a full 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent image (5.15MB) without requiring login.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	18 / 20	Provides direct 'Download' and 'Edit Image' buttons right on the landing page without forcing a heavy editor redirect or mandatory sign-in (high-frequency guest uploads may occasionally trigger a 1-click Google reCAPTCHA check; saved filename ends in .jpg though binary format is RGBA PNG).	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	24 / 25	Picsart Inc. (Founded 2011 in Miami / San Francisco, global creative unicorn with 150M+ monthly active creators and 700M+ backgrounds removed).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	11 / 15	Asynchronous cloud pipeline via upload.picsart.com/files (2.45s server time); landing page loads standard marketing attribution and analytics scripts.	Evidence A →

Capability · 85.3/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	52.3 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.0969 · Global SAD(k)=36.673 · Foreground recall 99.83% / Background leak 0.040%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (one-click guest export delivers full 2048×2048 watermark-free true-Alpha PNG)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 2.45s (API mode: async; network upload 10.83s / end-to-end 23.8s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Leonardo.Ai

leonardo.ai · Background removal

86/100

Seven-aspect task score

Full-size export plus shadow and transparency controls offer flexibility with upfront credit disclosure; login and 40 tokens were required in this run.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Fine curls were well retained with semi-transparency enabled; the result is specific to this mode and fixture.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.164 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 25.541 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.870% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.410% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Fine curls were well retained with semi-transparency enabled; the result is specific to this mode and fixture.

Original historical observation

With Semi-transparency enabled, Leonardo.Ai's Remove Background preserves fine outer curls exceptionally well—achieving 99.87% foreground recall, SAD(k)=25.541, and mad_band=0.164 at full 2048×2048 resolution.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Creators needing ultra-high curly hair recall (99.87%) and direct integration with Canva Magic Layers or AI generation workflows

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (100% native RGBA PNG, supports up to 25MP/50MP)
Watermark observation: No Watermark
Batch & API: Sequential uploads in Library
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 9s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 7.5s · End-to-end reference: 9s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Free login via Google, Apple, Microsoft, or Email
Manual adjustment: Can open directly in Canvas Editor or Canva Magic Layers
Interaction observations: Clean configuration dialog with Resolution (25MP/50MP), Shadow (None/Drop/3D), Background (Transparent/Color/Image), and Semi-transparency toggles.

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Background & reputation

Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Canva Group) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Canva Group)
Recorded origin: Sydney, Australia
Domain history record: 2022–Present
Background & reputation assessment: Operated by Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Sydney, Australia; part of Canva Group), with built-in Edit in Canva / Magic Layers integration.
External reputation record: Flagship generative AI suite deeply integrated with Canva.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
Engineering & privacy assessment: Natively supports 25MP–50MP cutouts without client-side pre-downscaling, returning an exact 2048×2048 RGBA PNG.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web individual and default three-seat team plans; excludes API · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free 150 Fast Tokens/day; public generations and basic quality

Essential2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗

USD 12/month

USD 120/year

Monthly 8,500 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 25,500

Annual 8,500 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1]

Premium2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗

USD 30/month

USD 288/year

Monthly 25,000 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 75,000

Annual 25,000 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1]

Ultimate2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗

USD 60/month

USD 576/year

Monthly 60,000 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 180,000

Annual 60,000 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1]

Starter · 3 seats2026-10-20 ↗

USD 72/month

—

Monthly 75,000 shared tokens; default 3-seat selection

Growth · 3 seats2026-10-20 ↗

USD 144/month

—

Monthly 180,000 shared tokens; default 3-seat selection

Custom2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom team and business requirements

10 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] USD annual price confirmed in official app payment panel; tax and other regional prices depend on checkout

The app payment panel confirms personal annual prices of $120/$288/$576, differing from earlier rounded monthly equivalents on the marketing site. Public plans permit paid users to buy top-ups without quoting pack prices or per-removal token cost. Unlimited relaxed generation does not establish unlimited removal.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Self-serve cancellation in account settings

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Official app annual payment selection ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

150 free daily tokens; each 25MP full-resolution background removal costs 40 tokens (3 free full-res cutouts/day)

Remove Background dialog transparently lists resolution tiers (25MP/50MP) and 40-token cost before execution

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 86.3/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 88/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	34 / 40	Requires a free login; free accounts receive 150 daily tokens (01_landing.png), clicking Remove Background on an uploaded image clearly displays resolution tiers (Up to 25 MP / 50 MP) and the 40-token cost (02_workspace.png), and delivers a full 2048×2048 true-Alpha PNG download (03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	19 / 20	Clean configuration dialog with Resolution (25MP/50MP), Shadow (None/Drop/3D), Background (Transparent/Color/Image), and Semi-transparency toggles.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	22 / 25	Operated by Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Sydney, Australia; part of Canva Group), with built-in Edit in Canva / Magic Layers integration.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	Natively supports 25MP–50MP cutouts without client-side pre-downscaling, returning an exact 2048×2048 RGBA PNG.	Evidence A →

Capability · 85.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	53 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.164 · Global SAD(k)=25.541 · Foreground recall 99.87% / Background leak 0.410%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (100% native RGBA PNG, supports up to 25MP/50MP)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	12.5 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 7.5s (API mode: async_queue; network upload 1.5s / end-to-end 9s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Photoroom

photoroom.com · Background removal

86/100

Seven-aspect task score

This run delivered full size free without login or promotion blocks, with clean removal; photos go to the cloud and visitor analytics scripts are present.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-15
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Clean background removal; the finest outer flyaway hairs are slightly cropped.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.113 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 43.696 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.670% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.000% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Clean background removal; the finest outer flyaway hairs are slightly cropped.

Original historical observation

0.000% background leak (cleanest background removal of all tested sites) and blazing 1.01s server processing; outer frizzy hair strands are slightly tightened inward (mad_band=0.1112, SAD(k)=43.0).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users wanting the fastest, zero-login, true 2048×2048 full-resolution transparent PNG export

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Guests can directly export watermark-free 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG without signing in)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Batch processing available in Photoroom Pro web/mobile apps & API
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 11.79s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 1.01s · End-to-end reference: 11.79s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-15 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for free 2048×2048 export; optional sign-in for cloud workspace & batch tools
Manual adjustment: Click 'Edit in Photoroom' to access brush touch-up, shadows, and AI backgrounds
Interaction observations: Zero login wall, zero ad popups, and zero countdown dark patterns; clicking Download immediately saves the full-res PNG.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

PhotoRoom SAS · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: PhotoRoom SAS
Recorded origin: Paris, France
Domain history record: Launched 2019
Background & reputation assessment: Photoroom (Artizans / PhotoRoom SAS, Paris, France), unicorn-scale AI photo studio trusted by millions of e-commerce sellers.
External reputation record: Ranked #1 on our Free & No-Login Leaderboard: combines 1.01s server speed with genuine 2048×2048 guest PNG downloads.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Cloudflare Turnstile · Microsoft Clarity · Snitcher
Engineering & privacy assessment: Fast synchronous WebSocket/REST pipeline (1.01s server time), strict GDPR compliance.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

USD web subscriptions: Pro, Max and all four Ultra volumes, monthly and annual; excludes API/MCP · 2026-10-21

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Limited AI credits and exports; exact quantities are not stated in official help

Personal, non-commercial use only; no API access

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 12.99/month

USD 89.99/year

Monthly 8,000 AI credits/month, 1,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Annual 8,000 AI credits/month, 1,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Public card shows $7.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 89.99/year (one free trial per person)

Max2026-10-20 ↗

USD 34.99/month

USD 249.99/year

Monthly 25,000 AI credits/month, 3,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Annual 25,000 AI credits/month, 3,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Public card shows $20.99/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, one free trial per person)

Ultra 75k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 99/month

USD 990/year

Monthly 75,000 AI credits/month, 10,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Annual 75,000 AI credits/month, 10,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Public card shows $82.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 990.00/year

Ultra 150k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 198/month

USD 1,980/year

Monthly 150,000 AI credits/month, 20,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Annual 150,000 AI credits/month, 20,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Public card shows $165/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 1,980.00/year

Ultra 375k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 495/month

USD 4,950/year

Monthly 375,000 AI credits/month, 50,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Annual 375,000 AI credits/month, 50,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Public card shows $413/month equivalent ($412.50/month in modal); in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 4,950.00/year

Ultra 750k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 990/month

USD 9,900/year

Monthly 750,000 AI credits/month, 100,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Annual 750,000 AI credits/month, 100,000 exports/month; core removal uses no AI credits

Public card shows $825/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 9,900.00/year

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Free use is personal and non-commercial, with no exact allowance stated. Core removal uses no AI credits but export caps and fair-use limits apply. The public pricing page only shows monthly equivalents for annual plans; after sign-in, the in-app upgrade modal confirms all six annual invoice totals: Pro USD 89.99/year (not $7.5×12=$90), Max USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, not $20.99×12), and Ultra tiers at USD 990 / 1,980 / 4,950 / 9,900/year. The pricing page states VAT/GST is included.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗ · Capture 11 ↗

Purchase entry requires sign-in ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Official plans and free-use scope ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Official refund eligibility ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

In-app upgrade modal annual billing totals (verified after sign-in) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free web tool exports full 2048×2048 PNG without login; batch mode & AI studio templates require Pro

Disclosed upfront before upload; free download delivers full 2048×2048 resolution

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 85.9/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 94/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	38 / 40	Landing page promises 'Free background remover — fast, accurate, no sign-up required'; real-machine testing confirms guests directly download a watermark-free 2048×2048 true-Alpha PNG.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	19 / 20	Zero login wall, zero ad popups, and zero countdown dark patterns; clicking Download immediately saves the full-res PNG.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	24 / 25	Photoroom (Artizans / PhotoRoom SAS, Paris, France), unicorn-scale AI photo studio trusted by millions of e-commerce sellers.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	Fast synchronous WebSocket/REST pipeline (1.01s server time), strict GDPR compliance.	Evidence A →

Capability · 82.4/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	47.4 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.113 · Global SAD(k)=43.696 · Foreground recall 99.67% / Background leak 0.000%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Guests can directly export watermark-free 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG without signing in)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	15 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 1.01s (API mode: sync; network upload 8.65s / end-to-end 11.79s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

MagicEraser.org

magiceraser.org · Background removal

85/100

Seven-aspect task score

Full-size export without login or ad interruptions has upfront credit costs; use depends on limited guest credits and cloud processing.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Fine hair edges and clean gaps with a full-size PNG in this test; findings cover this fixture only.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0908 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 41.383 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.870% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.043% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Fine hair edges and clean gaps with a full-size PNG in this test; findings cover this fixture only.

Original historical observation

Delivers crisp hair-edge matting (mad_band=0.0908, SAD(k)=41.38) with 99.87% foreground recall and an ultra-low 0.043% background leak, exporting a 4.78MB 2048×2048 RGBA PNG.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users wanting no-login 2048×2048 hair-level transparent PNGs with built-in background blur or replacement controls

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Guest no-login direct 2048×2048 RGBA PNG export, 100.0% pixel retention)
Watermark observation: No watermark
Batch & API: Single-image page plus dedicated Batch Image Editor
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 14.6s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 7s · End-to-end reference: 14.6s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required using the 10 initial Free Credits (Google/email sign-in also supported)
Manual adjustment: Supports post-cutout background blur slider and custom background replacement
Interaction observations: Zero third-party ad banners or login walls; clicking "Download Transparent Image" immediately triggers native browser download.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

MagicEraser.org / LinoCut AI (ImgUpscaler Matrix) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: MagicEraser.org / LinoCut AI (ImgUpscaler Matrix)
Recorded origin: US / APAC Independent AI Vision Team
Domain history record: 2023–2026
Background & reputation assessment: Part of the ImgUpscaler / LinoCut AI visual tool matrix (sharing the api-v2.imgupscaler.ai backend), widely used for no-login image editing.
External reputation record: Consistent with its Object Remover, it offers guest-usable no-login credits with full-resolution unwatermarked downloads.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 4 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · Aliyun SLS Web Tracking
Engineering & privacy assessment: Submits async jobs (magiceraser_remove_bg_v1) over HTTPS and returns signed US-West OSS URLs (iudcbe0.pbsimgs.com); includes Google Analytics and Aliyun SLS telemetry.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 4 hours; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web subscriptions, displayed top-ups and enterprise quote; USD · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Free use varies by tool and available allowance

200 Credit2026-10-20 ↗

USD 8.9/month

—

Monthly 200 general credits/month Rules [1] [2]

500 Credit2026-10-20 ↗

USD 12.9/month

—

Monthly 500 general credits/month Rules [1] [2]

1000 Credit2026-10-20 ↗

USD 16.9/month

—

Monthly 1000 general credits/month Rules [1] [2]

200 Credit2026-10-20 ↗

USD 14.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 general credits Rules [3]

500 Credit2026-10-20 ↗

USD 30 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 general credits Rules [3]

2000 Credit2026-10-20 ↗

USD 70 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2000 general credits Rules [3]

5000 Credit2026-10-20 ↗

USD 90 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5000 general credits Rules [3]

Enterprise2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom allowances, API, team and support

10,000 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 120 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 10,000 cross-tool credits Rules [4]

30,000 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 330 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 30,000 cross-tool credits Rules [4]

11 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Auto-renews; cancel anytime

[2] Use subscription credits before expiry

[3] No expiry

[4] Never expires

Verified 10,000 credits for $120 and 30,000 for $330, both one-time payments with non-expiring credits. The pricing page quantifies upscaling, restoration, editing and video use but not background removal; general credits are not asserted removal counts.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime in account dashboard

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Large top-up package selections ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Guests receive 10 Free Credits without login; background removal costs 2 Credits per image (5 free 2048px transparent PNG exports)

Displays credit cost (2 Credits) and remaining free credits before upload

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 85.4/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 92/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	40 / 40	Top navbar clearly shows 10 initial Free Credits for guests and the upload card states "Credits Required: 2 Credits" upfront; removes background without login and directly exports a 2048×2048 RGBA PNG (4.78MB, unwatermarked).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	20 / 20	Zero third-party ad banners or login walls; clicking "Download Transparent Image" immediately triggers native browser download.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	19 / 25	Part of the ImgUpscaler / LinoCut AI visual tool matrix (sharing the api-v2.imgupscaler.ai backend), widely used for no-login image editing.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	Submits async jobs (magiceraser_remove_bg_v1) over HTTPS and returns signed US-West OSS URLs (iudcbe0.pbsimgs.com); includes Google Analytics and Aliyun SLS telemetry.	Evidence B →

Capability · 82.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	52.5 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.0908 · Global SAD(k)=41.383 · Foreground recall 99.87% / Background leak 0.043%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Guest no-login direct 2048×2048 RGBA PNG export, 100.0% pixel retention)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 7s (API mode: async; network upload 6.04s / end-to-end 14.6s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Krea

krea.ai · Background removal

84/100

Seven-aspect task score

Canvas-based editing, full-size export within the free allowance and a disclosed engine suit continued editing; registration and login are required.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Strong subject retention, little background residue and full-size output in this test; scope is limited to the recorded fixture.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.217 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 37.841 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.730% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.100% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Strong subject retention, little background residue and full-size output in this test; scope is limited to the recorded fixture.

Original historical observation

Powered by the Photoroom engine inside Krea Edit, achieving low global error (SAD(k)=37.841), 99.73% foreground recall, and 0.10% background leak at full 2048×2048 resolution.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Designers already using Krea for inpainting or upscaling who want 1-click 2048×2048 transparent cutouts in the same canvas

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (100% native RGBA PNG export)
Watermark observation: No Watermark
Batch & API: Multi-stage timeline inside canvas
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 12.9s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 11.5s · End-to-end reference: 12.9s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Free login via Google or Email
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: Clean dark canvas workspace; clicking Remove Background adds a transparent stage to the bottom timeline with one-click Download in the top-right.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Krea AI Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Krea AI Inc.
Recorded origin: San Francisco, CA, USA
Domain history record: 2022–Present
Background & reputation assessment: Developed by Krea AI Inc. (San Francisco, CA), openly integrating PhotoRoom SAS's segmentation model.
External reputation record: Highly regarded all-in-one generative AI studio.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
Engineering & privacy assessment: Zero client-side pre-downscaling; uploads the 2048×2048 image and returns a full 2048×2048 RGBA PNG.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Individual web plans and default Business 80k volume; excludes API and other business volumes · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free 100 general compute units/day

Basic2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9/month

USD 63/year

Monthly 5,000 general compute units/month; not removal counts

Annual 5,000 general compute units/month

Observed first-year promotion USD 63; then USD 84/year until cancelled

Rules [1]

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 35/month

USD 252/year

Monthly 20,000 general compute units/month; not removal counts

Annual 20,000 general compute units/month

Observed first-year promotion USD 252; then USD 336/year until cancelled

Rules [1]

Max 60k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 105/month

USD 756/year

Monthly 60,000 general compute units/month; not removal counts

Annual 60,000 general compute units/month

Observed first-year promotion USD 756; then USD 1008/year until cancelled

Rules [1]

Business 80k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 200/month

USD 1,920/year

Monthly 80,000 general compute units/month; not removal counts

Annual 80,000 general compute units/month

Max 40k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 70/month

USD 504/year

Annual 40,000 general compute units/month

Observed first-year promotion USD 504; then USD 672/year until cancelled

Rules [1]

Monthly 40,000 general compute units/month

Max 80k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 135/month

USD 972/year

Annual 80,000 general compute units/month

Observed first-year promotion USD 972; then USD 1296/year until cancelled

Rules [1]

Monthly 80,000 general compute units/month

Max 100k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 165/month

USD 1,188/year

Annual 100,000 general compute units/month

Observed first-year promotion USD 1188; then USD 1584/year until cancelled

Rules [1]

Monthly 100,000 general compute units/month

Enterprise2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom enterprise support, security and administration

16 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] First-term offer observed at checkout; eligibility, timing, currency and final tax must be checked before payment

All 10 previously missing amounts are confirmed in USD checkout summaries. Individual annual offers separate first-year and renewal charges; Business 80k is $1,920/year. Max monthly purchase paths show additional annual offers whose checkout totals were not independently confirmed; these are not merged with the default annual offer. Per-removal compute cost and extra top-up pricing are not separately specified in the verified plans/checkouts. Other Business volumes are outside scope.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Self-serve cancellation in account settings

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

USD checkout summaries reached from official pricing ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗

Additional annual offers on monthly purchase paths ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free workspace includes daily replenishing compute credits and direct 2048×2048 transparent PNG downloads

Right panel displays the Photoroom engine badge and provides direct full-resolution download

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 84.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 88/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	34 / 40	Requires a free login to enter Krea Edit (01_landing.png); the right-hand Background Removal panel explicitly discloses that segmentation is powered by Photoroom (02_workspace.png), and the free daily compute allowance lets you export the full 2048×2048 watermark-free RGBA PNG directly (03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	19 / 20	Clean dark canvas workspace; clicking Remove Background adds a transparent stage to the bottom timeline with one-click Download in the top-right.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	22 / 25	Developed by Krea AI Inc. (San Francisco, CA), openly integrating PhotoRoom SAS's segmentation model.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	Zero client-side pre-downscaling; uploads the 2048×2048 image and returns a full 2048×2048 RGBA PNG.	Evidence A →

Capability · 82.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	50.5 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.217 · Global SAD(k)=37.841 · Foreground recall 99.73% / Background leak 0.100%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (100% native RGBA PNG export)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	12 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 11.5s (API mode: async_queue; network upload 1.4s / end-to-end 12.9s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Freepik

freepik.com · Background removal

84/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free full-size output without login or popups gives clean background removal; the tested guest allowance was only one use per day.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

The former Freepik feature and pricing pages currently redirect to Magnific; historical test identity and date are preserved. Official notice ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

The tested curls look clean against three backgrounds without obvious color residue; findings cover this portrait only.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0992 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 46.249 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.660% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.015% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

The tested curls look clean against three backgrounds without obvious color residue; findings cover this portrait only.

Original historical observation

Freepik / Magnific preserves full 2048×2048 native resolution and achieves 99.66% foreground recall with virtually zero background leakage (0.015%), keeping fine outer curls natural without harsh plastic clipping.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Designers needing a quick, zero-signup, native 2048×2048 unwatermarked portrait cutout once per day

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048 × 2048 (Native 1:1 original resolution)
Watermark observation: No watermark
Batch & API: Single-image quick cutout (batch workflow available inside AI Suite)
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 7.87s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 5.19s · End-to-end reference: 7.87s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 1 free full-res cutout/day (Google / Apple / Email login for additional credits)
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Uploading the test image immediately executes background removal on the landing workspace and triggers a direct browser download of the full-resolution RGBA PNG on clicking Download (02_workspace.png / 03_download.png) with zero pop-up ads or dark patterns.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Freepik Company S.L. / Magnific AI · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: The former Freepik feature and pricing pages currently redirect to Magnific; historical test identity and date are preserved.
Operator: Freepik Company S.L. / Magnific AI
Recorded origin: Málaga / Murcia, Spain
Domain history record: 2010–present (Freepik founded 2010; acquired Magnific AI in 2024)
Background & reputation assessment: Operated by Freepik Company S.L. (founded in 2010 in Málaga, Spain), a global leader in design assets that acquired Magnific AI in 2024.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Processes images via encrypted HTTPS multipart API (freepik.removal.ai) with clean browser permissions.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Individual web subscriptions at the current Magnific destination; excludes Teams and separate API · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Premium2026-10-20 ↗

USD 20/month

USD 174/year

Monthly 20,000 general credits/month

Annual 240,000 general credits/year; valid for a year without monthly resets Rules [1]

Premium+2026-10-20 ↗

USD 45/month

USD 405/year

Monthly 45,000 general credits/month

Annual 600,000 general credits/year; valid for a year without monthly resets Rules [1]

Pro Starter2026-10-20 ↗

USD 110/month

USD 990/year

Monthly 112,500 general credits/month

Annual 1,500,000 general credits/year; valid for a year without monthly resets Rules [1]

Pro high volume2026-10-20 ↗

USD 280/month

USD 2,520/year

Monthly 300,000 general credits/month

Monthly price before tax; credits do not establish removal counts

Annual 4,000,000 general credits/year; valid for one year, no monthly resets Rules [1]

8 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Annual price before VAT/local taxes, which depend on billing region. Renews annually; renewal can be canceled in subscription settings.

Both individual Pro volumes and all annual charges are verified. Auto-refill was not enabled; the public pricing page does not quote top-up unit prices, free removal limits or per-removal credit cost, so those remain unconfirmed. Prices exclude VAT/local taxes.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel auto-renewal anytime in account subscription settings

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Official subscriptions and annual checkout ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

1 free guest cutout per day without login; subsequent attempts require signing in or subscribing

Daily 1-image guest quota limit is disclosed upon attempting a second upload

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 84.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 95/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	38 / 40	Visiting Freepik AI Background Remover (https://www.freepik.com/ai/background-remover) 301-redirects to Magnific AI (https://www.magnific.com/ai/background-remover) stating "Freepik is now Magnific" (01_landing.png). Guest visitors receive 1 free full-resolution cutout per day without logging in (a second attempt prompts "You have reached your daily limit").	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	19 / 20	Uploading the test image immediately executes background removal on the landing workspace and triggers a direct browser download of the full-resolution RGBA PNG on clicking Download (02_workspace.png / 03_download.png) with zero pop-up ads or dark patterns.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	24 / 25	Operated by Freepik Company S.L. (founded in 2010 in Málaga, Spain), a global leader in design assets that acquired Magnific AI in 2024.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Processes images via encrypted HTTPS multipart API (freepik.removal.ai) with clean browser permissions.	Evidence A →

Capability · 79.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	47.7 / 65	Strong full-resolution matting accuracy: trimap boundary MAD is 0.0992, SAD is 46.249k, foreground recall reaches 99.66%, and background leak is only 0.015%, cleanly separating intricate curly hair strands and sweater contours (50.6/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	Delivers a true native 2048×2048 unwatermarked RGBA PNG (3.86MB) for free without login (20/20).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	11.8 / 15	Server-side inference completed in 5.19s for the 2048×2048 master image (12.8/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Aiseesoft

aiseesoft.com · Background removal

84/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free full-size export without login and manual touch-up keep access simple; fine hair still needs inspection.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

This test exported a full-size transparent image without login; inspect fine hair locally.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1766 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 45.974 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.820% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.313% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

This test exported a full-size transparent image without login; inspect fine hair locally.

Original historical observation

Aiseesoft Free Background Remover is a rare true zero-gate full-resolution tool: it exports a native 2048×2048 unwatermarked RGBA PNG without signup, achieving 99.82% foreground recall and 0.313% background leak (mad_band = 0.1766).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users seeking a 100% free, no-login, full 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent PNG cutout

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048 × 2048 (Full native resolution unwatermarked RGBA PNG)
Watermark observation: Watermark-free
Batch & API: Single-image web tool; batch mode available via desktop app
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 10.3s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 8.4s · End-to-end reference: 10.3s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run; manual adjustment recorded

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required; optional account sign-in in header
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: No signup, no credit card, and no credit deduction required; includes an interactive Edit canvas for brush refinement and background replacement before full-res export.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Aiseesoft Studio · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Aiseesoft Studio
Recorded origin: Established Multimedia Software Vendor (Founded 2008)
Domain history record: 2008–present (18+ years)
Background & reputation assessment: Developed and operated by Aiseesoft Studio (founded in 2008, an 18-year multimedia software vendor).
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Zero client-side pre-downscale; processes the full 2048×2048 image via assets.aiseesoft.cloud and returns a native 2048×2048 RGBA PNG.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

This web background remover; excludes desktop software and stock subscriptions · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free web tool2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Officially described as fully free; no paid tier listed

No published count or maximum output size; this does not establish unlimited HD

1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

No published count or maximum output size; this does not establish unlimited HD

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Completely free anonymous single-image background removal at full native resolution

Zero hidden gates from landing to final download

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 83.6/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 92/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	33 / 35	100% fulfills its 'Free Background Remover Online' headline: anonymous guests can upload the 2048×2048 master and click Save Image to immediately receive the full 2048×2048 unwatermarked RGBA PNG with zero paywall popups (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	28 / 30	No signup, no credit card, and no credit deduction required; includes an interactive Edit canvas for brush refinement and background replacement before full-res export.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18.5 / 20	Developed and operated by Aiseesoft Studio (founded in 2008, an 18-year multimedia software vendor).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	12.5 / 15	Zero client-side pre-downscale; processes the full 2048×2048 image via assets.aiseesoft.cloud and returns a native 2048×2048 RGBA PNG.	Evidence A →

Capability · 80/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	49.5 / 65	High subject completeness (fg_recall = 99.82%) and low background leak (0.313%) with transition-band mad_band = 0.1766 and SAD(k) = 45.974; outer hair edges are clean with slight inward trimming on ultra-fine flyaways (49.5/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	19.5 / 20	Delivers a full 2048×2048 (4.19 MP) 8-bit Alpha RGBA PNG with zero resolution loss or watermark (19.5/20).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	11 / 15	Cloud 2048×2048 portrait segmentation completed in ~8.4s (11.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

VanceAI

vanceai.com · Background removal

84/100

Seven-aspect task score

Trial credit costs are confirmed upfront with login-free downloads and good hair quality; input is reduced to 1673px and files are kept for seven days by default.

Tested export 1673 × 1673 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (1673 × 1673 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Relatively clean translucent hair edges; the 2048px input became a 1673px output in this test.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.095 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 29.121 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.890% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.222% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Relatively clean translucent hair edges; the 2048px input became a 1673px output in this test.

Original historical observation

VanceAI BGremover segments frizzy curly hair transitions cleanly (mad_band=0.0950, bg_leak=0.222%) with zero visible color fringing across green, black, and white backdrops; its only limitation is normalizing 2048px input to 1673×1673.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users who want high-precision no-login hair cutouts (1673×1673 unwatermarked) and seamless chaining with 4x upscaling or sharpening in one workspace

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

1673 × 1673 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 1673 × 1673 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 1673 × 1673 (unwatermarked transparent PNG)
Watermark observation: No watermark
Batch & API: Supports multi-image batch queues, Add to Task cross-tool chaining, and commercial REST API
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 1673 × 1673
Attached file dimensions: 1673 × 1673 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 9.4s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 7.6s · End-to-end reference: 9.4s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: 10 Free trial credits without login; also supports Email/Google sign-in
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Completes background removal and exports an unwatermarked RGBA PNG without registration or pop-up gates, and allows chaining directly into 4x Upscale via Add to Task.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

VanceAI Technology · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: VanceAI Technology
Recorded origin: International R&D Team (VanceAI)
Domain history record: 2020–Present
Background & reputation assessment: Official tool by established AI imaging software vendor VanceAI Technology (founded 2020, offering web studio, PC desktop client, and commercial API).
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Upload pipeline moderately pre-scales the 2048×2048 master to 1673×1673 (~2.80 MP) for cloud GPU inference; processed files are retained for 7 days with a one-click Delete All button.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web free, monthly, annual and pay-as-you-go; desktop and API separate · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free trial2026-10-20 ↗

Free trial

Trial

Trial 10 credits; 1 credit per background removal

Starter2026-10-20 ↗

USD 20/month

USD 180/year

Annual 260 credits/month

Monthly 260 credits/month including a 30% bonus; removal 1 credit/image

Popular2026-10-20 ↗

USD 40/month

USD 360/year

Annual 650 credits/month

Monthly 650 credits/month including a 30% bonus; removal 1 credit/image

Creator2026-10-20 ↗

USD 60/month

USD 540/year

Annual 1,300 credits/month

Monthly 1300 credits/month including a 30% bonus; removal 1 credit/image

Studio2026-10-20 ↗

USD 100/month

USD 900/year

Annual 2,600 credits/month

Monthly 2600 credits/month including a 30% bonus; removal 1 credit/image

Starter2026-10-20 ↗

USD 40 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

Popular2026-10-20 ↗

USD 80 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

Creator2026-10-20 ↗

USD 120 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

Studio2026-10-20 ↗

USD 200 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Valid for one year

Subscription credits include the current 30% bonus and roll over while subscribed, expiring when the subscription ends. Paid image inputs are limited to 10MB, 34MP and an 8000px long edge.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime; remaining credits last until period end. A 7-day money-back guarantee is advertised, subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Anonymous visitors receive 10 free trial credits (10/10 Free trial); Remove BG costs 1 credit per image with unwatermarked transparent export

Displays input resolution and credit deduction details in an upfront confirmation modal before processing

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 83.5/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 88/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	30 / 35	Anonymous visitors entering VanceAI Picture Studio (/workspace-new/?tool=bgremover) receive "10/10 Free trial" credits immediately, see an upfront credit confirmation modal (costing 1 Credit) before processing, and export a clean unwatermarked transparent PNG (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	27 / 30	Completes background removal and exports an unwatermarked RGBA PNG without registration or pop-up gates, and allows chaining directly into 4x Upscale via Add to Task.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18.5 / 20	Official tool by established AI imaging software vendor VanceAI Technology (founded 2020, offering web studio, PC desktop client, and commercial API).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	12.5 / 15	Upload pipeline moderately pre-scales the 2048×2048 master to 1673×1673 (~2.80 MP) for cloud GPU inference; processed files are retained for 7 days with a one-click Delete All button.	Evidence A →

Capability · 81.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	54 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.095 · Global SAD(k)=29.121 · Foreground recall 99.89% / Background leak 0.222%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	17 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 1673 × 1673 (unwatermarked transparent PNG)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10.5 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 7.6s (API mode: cloud_gpu_r2; network upload 1.8s / end-to-end 9.4s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

BgEraser

bgeraser.com · Background removal

84/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free full-size and batch downloads without login simplify the workflow; display ads and cropped fine hair are the trade-offs.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Clean background removal and full-size output; the finest outer hairs are cropped.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1798 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 77.34 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 97.170% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.126% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Clean background removal and full-size output; the finest outer hairs are cropped.

Original historical observation

BgEraser delivers a full 2048×2048 transparent PNG for free with extraordinarily clean background removal (only 0.126% background leak) and crisp sweater/facial contours, while applying a slightly conservative inner trim on the finest outer flyaway curls (97.17% foreground recall, mad_band=0.1798).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users who need no-login, zero-cost batch background removal (up to 20 product or portrait photos at once) with direct 2048px unwatermarked PNG and ZIP downloads

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048 × 2048 (100% native-size unwatermarked transparent PNG)
Watermark observation: Watermark-free
Batch & API: Natively supports up to 20 concurrent images per batch without login plus one-click "Download Results as ZIP"
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 9.8s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 8.2s · End-to-end reference: 9.8s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: 100% usable without login (both single-image and 20-image batch matting work without an account)
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: One-click single PNG or batch ZIP download without registration or login; standard Google AdSense display ads are present, with no deceptive subscription modals or cross-site bait.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

BgEraser / ImgUpscaler Team · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: BgEraser / ImgUpscaler Team
Recorded origin: Product team specializing in lightweight, no-login AI image processing utilities
Domain history record: 2020–Present
Background & reputation assessment: Part of the established ImgUpscaler / BgEraser / ObjectRemover / Vheer visual AI suite, also offering dedicated Windows and macOS App Store clients.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Full-site HTTPS encryption with an explicit commitment that all uploaded originals and processed cutouts are permanently purged from servers within 2 hours.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

This web background remover; excludes desktop software and stock subscriptions · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free web tool2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Free without signup; up to 20 images per batch

Officially states no usage limit; maximum output dimensions unspecified

1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Officially states no usage limit; maximum output dimensions unspecified

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unauthenticated guests can batch-upload up to 20 images per run with no hard daily cap, exporting full-res PNGs and ZIP archives for free

Upfront hero disclosure of JPG/PNG/WebP support, 20-image batch limit, and 2-hour auto-deletion policy

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 83.5/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 91.5/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	33.5 / 35	Prominently states on the hero screen: "Download clean transparent PNGs with no sign-up or usage limits. Uploaded files are deleted within 2 hours" (01_landing.png). Tested without login: supports batch uploading up to 20 images at once and directly exports full 2048×2048 unwatermarked transparent PNGs with zero paywall traps (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	26.5 / 30	One-click single PNG or batch ZIP download without registration or login; standard Google AdSense display ads are present, with no deceptive subscription modals or cross-site bait.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18 / 20	Part of the established ImgUpscaler / BgEraser / ObjectRemover / Vheer visual AI suite, also offering dedicated Windows and macOS App Store clients.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	13.5 / 15	Full-site HTTPS encryption with an explicit commitment that all uploaded originals and processed cutouts are permanently purged from servers within 2 hours.	Evidence A →

Capability · 80/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	50 / 65	At native 2048×2048 resolution, foreground recall reaches 97.17% with an ultra-low background leak rate (bg_leak=0.126%); outer background removal is remarkably clean, with transition band error mad_band=0.1798 and global SAD(k)=77.34 (50.0/65)	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	Preserves full 2048×2048 native resolution and true RGBA alpha transparency for free without login, supporting up to 20-image batch ZIP export and zero watermarks (20.0/20)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Cloud async batch queue processes a single 2048×2048 image in ~8.2s server time (1.6s upload, 9.8s end-to-end) (10.0/15)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

iLoveIMG

iloveimg.com · Background removal

83/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free full-size export without login keeps downloads simple; files are processed in the cloud and the page loads ad and analytics scripts.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Strong subject and curl retention with a smaller output file in this test; other scenes need separate checks.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0997 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 47.178 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.910% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.104% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Strong subject and curl retention with a smaller output file in this test; other scenes need separate checks.

Original historical observation

Achieves 99.91% foreground recall and only 0.104% background leak with a clean hair transition band (mad_band=0.0997, SAD(k)=47.18), exporting an optimized 1.43MB 2048×2048 transparent PNG.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Everyday users and e-commerce sellers seeking a zero-login, zero-gimmick 2048×2048 transparent PNG cutout

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Guest no-login direct 2048×2048 transparent PNG export, 100.0% pixel retention)
Watermark observation: No watermark
Batch & API: Free tier supports multi-image batch upload
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 13.94s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 6.4s · End-to-end reference: 13.94s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required to upload, remove background, and download full-resolution transparent PNGs (optional email/Google login available)
Manual adjustment: One-click automated cutout without manual brushing
Interaction observations: No signup modals, no countdown timers, and no forced cross-product redirects; only displays a Google AdSense banner on the left side of the workspace (-2).

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

iLovePDF S.L. · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: iLovePDF S.L.
Recorded origin: Barcelona, Spain
Domain history record: iLoveIMG launched 2016 (parent founded 2010)
Background & reputation assessment: Developed and operated by iLovePDF S.L. (Barcelona, Spain, founded 2010), a globally trusted document and image utility suite.
External reputation record: Matching its #1 rank in our AI Image Upscaler benchmark (94.6), iLoveIMG also delivers true no-login 2048×2048 unwatermarked exports in Background Removal.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · Google DoubleClick AdSense
Engineering & privacy assessment: Uploads via HTTPS to api4g.iloveimg.com under ISO/IEC 27001 certification with automatic file deletion within 2 hours; loads Google Analytics and DoubleClick AdSense scripts.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web single-user free, monthly, annual and enterprise quote; USD · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Basic2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Basic tools and limited processing; AI background-removal allowance unspecified

Premium2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9/month

USD 60/year

Annual 2,000 AI credits listed; refresh cycle not stated on the card

All tools, priority support and no ads; 1–25 users selectable

Monthly 2,000 AI credits; reset period not stated on the card

Business2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted 25+ users; custom allowance and contracts

4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Pricing, FAQ and removal entry were rechecked. Premium lists 2,000 AI credits, but these pages do not specify removal cost, free image count or credit refresh cycle. Unlimited document processing does not establish unlimited AI removal. FAQ says file-count/size limits block processing; prices include VAT, with region-dependent reverse-charge invoicing.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Upgrade, downgrade or cancel in account settings; refund terms not separately verified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Current pricing and AI credits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Official handling of usage limits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Background removal entry recheck ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free no-login batch background removal and 2048×2048 full-res PNG export; Premium unlocks larger batches and ad-free workspace

Clear upfront interface with zero surprise paywalls

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 83.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 94/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	40 / 40	Clean, zero-friction landing page: guests can upload the 2048×2048 anchor image without logging in, preview the cutout, and click "Remove background" to directly download a full 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNG (1.43MB) with zero hidden paywalls.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	18 / 20	No signup modals, no countdown timers, and no forced cross-product redirects; only displays a Google AdSense banner on the left side of the workspace (-2).	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	23 / 25	Developed and operated by iLovePDF S.L. (Barcelona, Spain, founded 2010), a globally trusted document and image utility suite.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	Uploads via HTTPS to api4g.iloveimg.com under ISO/IEC 27001 certification with automatic file deletion within 2 hours; loads Google Analytics and DoubleClick AdSense scripts.	Evidence B →

Capability · 78.6/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	48.6 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.0997 · Global SAD(k)=47.178 · Foreground recall 99.91% / Background leak 0.104%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Guest no-login direct 2048×2048 transparent PNG export, 100.0% pixel retention)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 6.4s (API mode: async; network upload 3.18s / end-to-end 13.94s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

PicWish

picwish.com · Background removal

83/100

Seven-aspect task score

Good hair handling and refinement tools are offset by login-gated downloads and HD credit costs; free previews do not imply full-size rights.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Good separation of hair strands; slight warm residue remains below the ear, and free-tier size differs from the attached file.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0806 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 33.09 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.810% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.175% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Good separation of hair strands; slight warm residue remains below the ear, and free-tier size differs from the attached file.

Original historical observation

Top-5 Hair Matting Precision (`mad_band=0.0806`, `sad_k=33.09`): preserves fine curly hair flyaways with natural semi-transparent alpha gradients (`alpha_entropy=2.843`) and virtually zero background color halo; 99.81% foreground recall (`fg_recall=0.9981`) and only 0.175% background leak (`bg_leak=0.00175`).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

E-commerce sellers and designers who want high-accuracy curly-hair cutouts (`1616×1616` free unwatermarked PNG) and don't mind signing in

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 1616×1616 (Free Preview PNG · No Watermark) / 2048×2048 (HD Original · Requires 1 Credit / Pro)
Watermark observation: None (Completely unwatermarked transparent RGBA PNG)
Batch & API: Supports 30–100 image Bulk Edit on web, plus desktop app and commercial API
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 1280 × 1280
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 16.17s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 6.12s · End-to-end reference: 16.17s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Requires Google / Apple / Facebook / Email login to download the free 1616×1616 PNG
Manual adjustment: Built-in Refine (Keep/Erase brush), Light on, and Resize tools
Interaction observations: Requires Google / Apple / Email login before downloading the free 1616×1616 cutout, and displays a Pro trial banner inside the download modal, though the free '1616 x 1616px Free' button works cleanly with one click.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Wangxu Technology Co., Ltd. (PicWish / Apowersoft) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Wangxu Technology Co., Ltd. (PicWish / Apowersoft)
Recorded origin: Hong Kong / Shenzhen, China
Domain history record: 2021–Present
Background & reputation assessment: Developed by Wangxu Technology Co., Ltd. (Apowersoft / LightPDF / GitMind ecosystem, Hong Kong & Shenzhen), operating since 2021 with desktop, mobile, and API products.
External reputation record: Mature visual AI suite specializing in e-commerce cutouts, hair-level alpha matting, and photo restoration.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Tag Manager · Bing BAT
Engineering & privacy assessment: High-precision portrait alpha matting (`mad_band=0.0806`, Top-5 overall in our 17-tool benchmark, `fg_recall=99.81%`) completed in 6.12s server processing time.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web free, weekly/monthly/annual subscriptions and expanded packs; excludes API · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Limited non-HD downloads; no included credits or batch processing

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 5.99/week

Other period

Other period 50 credits/week; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1]

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.99/month

USD 59.99/year

Monthly 350 credits/month; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1]

Annual 350 credits/month; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1]

Max2026-10-20 ↗

USD 26.99/month

USD 263.99/year

Monthly 2,000 credits/month; 15,000 HD downloads/month Rules [1]

Annual 2,000 credits/month; 15,000 HD downloads/month Rules [1]

300 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 12.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 300 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]

1,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 33.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]

5,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 65.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]

11,500 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 99.95 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 11,500 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]

30,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 269.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 30,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]

80,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 639.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 80,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]

Custom credits2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom high-volume quote

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Subscription credits do not roll over; downloads and credits are separate allowances

[2] No expiry

Actual annual charges $59.99/$263.99. A 3-day trial is offered; cancel before expiry to avoid charges. Exact daily free count is unspecified. The 11,500-credit pack includes a current 1,500-credit bonus.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel under My Orders; request refunds through official support, eligibility not separately verified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free logged-in users can download 1616×1616 'Free image' PNGs without credit deduction; full 2048×2048 HD requires Pro or 1 credit

Clearly labels 'Free image 1616 x 1616px (Free)' vs 'HD image 2048 x 2048px (Pro)' in the Download modal (Screenshot ③)

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 82.5/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 80/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	30 / 40	Transparent tiered download dialog (Screenshot ③): clicking Download clearly shows 'Free image: 1616 x 1616px (Free)' alongside 'HD image: 2048 x 2048px (Pro)', without injecting any watermark into the free 1616×1616 transparent PNG.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	16 / 20	Requires Google / Apple / Email login before downloading the free 1616×1616 cutout, and displays a Pro trial banner inside the download modal, though the free '1616 x 1616px Free' button works cleanly with one click.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	21 / 25	Developed by Wangxu Technology Co., Ltd. (Apowersoft / LightPDF / GitMind ecosystem, Hong Kong & Shenzhen), operating since 2021 with desktop, mobile, and API products.	Evidence B →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	High-precision portrait alpha matting (`mad_band=0.0806`, Top-5 overall in our 17-tool benchmark, `fg_recall=99.81%`) completed in 6.12s server processing time.	Evidence A →

Capability · 83.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	53.5 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.0806 · Global SAD(k)=33.09 · Foreground recall 99.81% / Background leak 0.175%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	18 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 1616×1616 (Free Preview PNG · No Watermark) / 2048×2048 (HD Original · Requires 1 Credit / Pro)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	12 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 6.12s (API mode: async_oss; network upload 10.05s / end-to-end 16.17s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Removal.AI

removal.ai · Background removal

82/100

Seven-aspect task score

Direct preview downloads and accessible HD pricing accompany good hair handling; free output is 600px, full size costs credits, and a promotion widget is present.

Tested export 600 × 600 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-15
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (600 × 600 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Good hair transitions and little residue in this test; timing and quality cover only the recorded run.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0846 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 41.816 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.760% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.013% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Good hair transitions and little residue in this test; timing and quality cover only the recorded run.

Original historical observation

Balanced hair edge transition (mad_band=0.0970, SAD(k)=36.6, bg_leak=0.013%), slightly higher preview resolution (600×600) than remove.bg/Slazzer (500×500), though server processing is slower (8.55s).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users wanting low-cost pay-as-you-go credits ($1.89 for 3 images) or 600×600 guest previews

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

600 × 600 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 600 × 600 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Paid/Credit unlocks full 2048×2048; free guest preview exports 600×600)
Watermark observation: None (free tier is gated by 600×600 preview resolution)
Batch & API: Desktop bulk remover app & API available
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 600 × 600
Attached file dimensions: 600 × 600 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 11.91s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 8.55s · End-to-end reference: 11.91s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-15 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 600×600 preview; High Quality (2048×2048) requires login and 1 Credit
Manual adjustment: Built-in online photo editor with erase/restore brush and background templates
Interaction observations: No login required for 600×600 preview download; minor promotional banner on result page.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Removal.AI ( Grafika / Removal AI Team ) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Removal.AI ( Grafika / Removal AI Team )
Recorded origin: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam / Singapore
Domain history record: Launched 2020
Background & reputation assessment: Removal.AI (Vietnam / Singapore visual AI team, launched 2020), well-known remove.bg alternative.
External reputation record: Praised for consumer-friendly small credit packs ($1.89 for 3 credits valid for 3 years) without forcing monthly subscriptions.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · Facebook Pixel
Engineering & privacy assessment: Standard multipart upload over HTTPS; server processing took 8.55s.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Public web packs, monthly and high-volume options (dollar pricing) · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free previews2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Unlimited website previews; full resolution uses credits

100-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 5.99/month

—

Monthly 100 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [1]

450-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 25.99/month

—

Monthly 450 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [1]

1150-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 63.99/month

—

Monthly 1150 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [1]

2800-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 120.9/month

—

Monthly 2800 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [1]

9500-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 359.9/month

—

Monthly 9500 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [1]

3-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1.89 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 3 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [2]

25-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 8.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 25 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [2]

150-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 45.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 150 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [2]

350-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 95.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 350 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [2]

800-credit plan2026-10-20 ↗

USD 189.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 800 credits; 1 credit per image or less depending on feature Rules [2]

High-volume and API2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom quotes for 10,000+ images/month and unlimited API

12 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Rolls over while subscribed

[2] Use within 3 years; not perpetual

Packs are labelled Lifetime but explicitly expire after 3 years. The stated validity limits apply.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Page advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and flexible changes/cancellation; eligibility is subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unlimited guest 600×600 previews; new registered accounts receive 1 free High-Quality credit

Disclosed directly on the result page download buttons before clicking

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 82.4/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 79/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	28 / 40	Result view clearly labels 'Preview Image (600×600) Free' vs 'High Quality (2048×2048) 1 Credit' before download; pricing page offers transparent micro-packs starting at $1.89 for 3 credits.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	16 / 20	No login required for 600×600 preview download; minor promotional banner on result page.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	21 / 25	Removal.AI (Vietnam / Singapore visual AI team, launched 2020), well-known remove.bg alternative.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Standard multipart upload over HTTPS; server processing took 8.55s.	Evidence A →

Capability · 83.8/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	53.8 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.0846 · Global SAD(k)=41.816 · Foreground recall 99.76% / Background leak 0.013%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Paid/Credit unlocks full 2048×2048; free guest preview exports 600×600)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 8.55s (API mode: async; network upload 0.52s / end-to-end 11.91s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Slazzer

slazzer.com · Background removal

82/100

Seven-aspect task score

Login-free preview downloads are smooth with good hair handling; free output is 500px and HD costs credits, disclosed in the download menu.

Tested export 500 × 500 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (500 × 500 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗Additional screenshot 1 ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Complete subject contours with little residue; this free export was only 500px and blurred fine hair.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1036 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 40.928 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.810% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.038% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Complete subject contours with little residue; this free export was only 500px and blurred fine hair.

Original historical observation

High foreground recall (99.81%) and low background leak (0.038%); transition band error mad_band=0.1036, SAD(k)=40.93, with mild edge softening when upsampled from the 500×500 free preview.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users familiar with remove.bg's workflow needing quick guest 500px previews or desktop/Photoshop integrations

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

500 × 500 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 500 × 500 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (HD tier costs 1 Credit up to 25MP; guest preview tier is 500×500)
Watermark observation: None (free tier is gated by 500×500 resolution cap)
Batch & API: Windows / Mac / Linux desktop apps, Figma / Photoshop / WooCommerce plugins, and API
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 500 × 500
Attached file dimensions: 500 × 500 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 5.45s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 3.04s · End-to-end reference: 5.45s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run; manual adjustment recorded

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 500×500 preview; full HD requires sign-in and 1 Credit
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: No login walls or promotional popups blocking workflow; clicking 'Preview 500 × 500 Free' immediately downloads the PNG.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Netflairs Technology Pvt. Ltd. (Slazzer) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Netflairs Technology Pvt. Ltd. (Slazzer)
Recorded origin: Gurugram, India
Domain history record: Launched 2020
Background & reputation assessment: Slazzer (Netflairs Technology Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, India), launched in 2020 with desktop apps, Photoshop plugin, and API.
External reputation record: Direct remove.bg competitor with nearly identical UX and plugin ecosystem; gives 2 free HD credits on registration.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google reCAPTCHA · Google Analytics
Engineering & privacy assessment: Processed via slazzer.com/upload_image in 3.04s server time with stable response.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Public web free plan, 8 subscriptions and 8 top-up packs; dollar pricing · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free plan2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free 2 signup credits; unlimited free website previews

100-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗

USD 11/month

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Monthly 100 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2]

300-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗

USD 36/month

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Monthly 300 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2]

1000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗

USD 94/month

—

Monthly 1000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2]

1800-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗

USD 155/month

—

Monthly 1800 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2]

5000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗

USD 344/month

—

Monthly 5000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2]

10000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗

USD 518/month

—

Monthly 10000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2]

20000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗

USD 862/month

—

Monthly 20000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2]

50000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,725/month

—

Monthly 50000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2]

10-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗

USD 6 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 10 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4]

50-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗

USD 18 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 50 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4]

200-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗

USD 65 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4]

500-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗

USD 138 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4]

2000-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗

USD 432 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4]

4000-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗

USD 648 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 4000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4]

8000-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,038 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 8000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4]

12000-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,296 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 12000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4]

17 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Subscription price excludes applicable VAT

[2] Rollover while subscribed

[3] Page states top-up price includes applicable VAT

[4] Valid for 2 years

Website previews are free; credit-metered previews cost 0.20 credits and HD costs 1 credit. Enterprise and on-premise require separate quotes.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Page advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and flexible changes/cancellation; detailed eligibility is subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unlimited guest 500×500 previews; new registered accounts receive 2 Free Credits for HD exports

Disclosed in the Download dropdown menu ('Preview 500×500 Free' vs 'HD Quality 2048×2048')

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 82.3/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 81/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	28 / 40	Upload page does not state the 500px preview cap upfront, but clicking Download opens a clear menu listing 'Preview 500 × 500 (Free)' and 'HD Quality 2048 × 2048 (Download)'; pricing page clearly states 'Unlimited free previews + 2 Free credits'.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	18 / 20	No login walls or promotional popups blocking workflow; clicking 'Preview 500 × 500 Free' immediately downloads the PNG.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	21 / 25	Slazzer (Netflairs Technology Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, India), launched in 2020 with desktop apps, Photoshop plugin, and API.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Processed via slazzer.com/upload_image in 3.04s server time with stable response.	Evidence C →

Capability · 82.9/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	49.9 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1036 · Global SAD(k)=40.928 · Foreground recall 99.81% / Background leak 0.038%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (HD tier costs 1 Credit up to 25MP; guest preview tier is 500×500)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 3.04s (API mode: async; network upload 0.84s / end-to-end 5.45s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Cutout.pro

cutout.pro · Background removal

81/100

Seven-aspect task score

This signed-in run delivered full size for free without a subscription block; hair handling is good, but the login requirement appears late.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗Additional screenshot 1 ↗Additional screenshot 2 ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Full-size output with strong subject retention; fine outer curls have slightly hard edges.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1118 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 43.538 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.740% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.082% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Full-size output with strong subject retention; fine outer curls have slightly hard edges.

Original historical observation

Delivers full 2048×2048 resolution (4.69MB PNG) with mad_band=0.1118, SAD(k)=43.54, bg_leak=0.082%, and 99.74% foreground recall.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users who don't mind a one-click Google login in exchange for free 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG exports

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Clicking Free Download after one-click Google sign-in directly exports full 2048×2048 PNG)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Desktop app and commercial API support batch processing
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 6.29s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 3.25s · End-to-end reference: 6.29s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Guests can upload & preview; downloading requires Google / Facebook OAuth or email login
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: Guests can upload and preview; clicking 'Free Download' triggers a sign-in modal (-2 pts), after which full-resolution PNG/JPG downloads directly without paywall popups.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

LibAI Lab / Cutout.Pro (shared infrastructure with PromeAI) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: LibAI Lab / Cutout.Pro (shared infrastructure with PromeAI)
Recorded origin: Founded in Hangzhou, China / Global Operations
Domain history record: Launched 2021
Background & reputation assessment: LibAI Lab / Cutout.Pro (visual AI team behind Cutout.Pro & PromeAI, launched 2021) with strong global traffic.
External reputation record: Popular suite for e-commerce, ID photos, and portrait cutouts; offering free full-res 2048×2048 web downloads after login is high value.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 60 minutes; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · Google Ads Conversion
Engineering & privacy assessment: Page explicitly states uploaded files are discarded automatically after 60 minutes; includes Google Ads / Analytics trackers.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 60 minutes; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web image removal: free, all expanded monthly tiers and packs; API priced separately · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free account2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Free previews; 5 signup credits

80 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 5/month

—

Monthly 80 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

170 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.9/month

—

Monthly 170 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

300 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 16.9/month

—

Monthly 300 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

550 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 29/month

—

Monthly 550 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

1,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 49/month

—

Monthly 1,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

1,450 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 69/month

—

Monthly 1,450 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

2,400 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 108/month

—

Monthly 2,400 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

5,600 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 239/month

—

Monthly 5,600 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

10,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 399/month

—

Monthly 10,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

15,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 549/month

—

Monthly 15,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

25,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 859/month

—

Monthly 25,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

50,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,599/month

—

Monthly 50,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

75,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 2,299/month

—

Monthly 75,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

150,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 4,049/month

—

Monthly 150,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

250,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 5,749/month

—

Monthly 250,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

1,000,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 20,000/month

—

Monthly 1,000,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

2,000,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 34,000/month

—

Monthly 2,000,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

30 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 4.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 30 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]

300 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 39 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 300 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]

900 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 79 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 900 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]

3,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 199 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 3,000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]

30,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,399 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 30,000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]

5,000,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 37,500 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5,000,000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]

Custom2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom subscription or credit pack

25 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Rollover capped at 5× monthly allowance

[2] No expiry

High-volume tiers expanded; removal costs 1 credit/image, other operations differ. Taxes are not stated on the cards.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Downgrade, upgrade or cancel anytime; advertised 14-day money-back guarantee subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Signed-in accounts on the web background-remover page exported consecutive 2048×2048 images labeled 'Full Image 2048 x 2048, free'; API and other tools bill 1–2 Credits per image

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 80.5/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 82/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	32 / 40	Landing headline says 'Free Batch Image Background Remover' without mentioning login upfront, but the result view explicitly states 'Full Image 2048 x 2048, free' and delivers the full 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG (4.69MB) immediately after Google sign-in.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	16 / 20	Guests can upload and preview; clicking 'Free Download' triggers a sign-in modal (-2 pts), after which full-resolution PNG/JPG downloads directly without paywall popups.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	21 / 25	LibAI Lab / Cutout.Pro (visual AI team behind Cutout.Pro & PromeAI, launched 2021) with strong global traffic.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	Page explicitly states uploaded files are discarded automatically after 60 minutes; includes Google Ads / Analytics trackers.	Evidence B →

Capability · 79.8/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	46.8 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1118 · Global SAD(k)=43.538 · Foreground recall 99.74% / Background leak 0.082%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Clicking Free Download after one-click Google sign-in directly exports full 2048×2048 PNG)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 3.25s (API mode: async; network upload 1.18s / end-to-end 6.29s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Nero AI

ai.nero.com · Background removal

80/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free tier exports an unwatermarked transparent PNG for 1 free credit with high foreground recall and clean background removal, though inputs above 2000px are auto-resized to 2000×2000 and server cutout wait was 15.5s.

Tested export 2000 × 2000 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-21
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2000 × 2000 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Clean subject silhouette (99.87% foreground recall, 0.015% background leak) with moderate smoothing along fine peripheral hair strands and a boundary MAD of 0.0886 (53.5/65).

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0886 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 40.647 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.870% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.015% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Clean subject silhouette (99.87% foreground recall, 0.015% background leak) with moderate smoothing along fine peripheral hair strands and a boundary MAD of 0.0886 (53.5/65).

Original historical observation

High foreground recall (99.87%) and near-zero background leakage (0.015%), with slight resolution loss from the 2000×2000 free-tier input resize and moderate smoothing on fine peripheral hair wisps.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users who already use the Nero AI suite and need clean unwatermarked cutouts up to 2000×2000px

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2000×2000 (auto-resized from 2048×2048 input due to free-tier 2000px cap)
Watermark observation: No watermark (native 2000×2000 RGBA transparent PNG)
Batch & API: Supports Portrait / General model tabs, custom background replacement, batch processing, and commercial API (/ai-api)
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2000 × 2000
Attached file dimensions: 2000 × 2000 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 15.49s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 15.49s · End-to-end reference: 15.49s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-21 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: Guest free credits (5 free runs) or Google / email account sign-in (10 signup credits)
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: After confirming 'Resize & Continue' and 'Start (1 Nero Credits)', the workspace provides a clean split/toggle preview and a direct 'Download' button ('Download HD') that exports a 2000×2000 transparent PNG without watermark or paywall ambush.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Nero AG · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Nero AG
Recorded origin: Karlsruhe, Germany
Domain history record: 1995–present
Background & reputation assessment: Developed and operated by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995), a veteran multimedia software vendor with desktop and mobile apps.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Executes server-side pre-resize (type=ImageCompressor:Standard) followed by cloud background removal (type=BackgroundRemover:Standard, server_s = 15.49s), returning a lossless 2000×2000 RGBA PNG (3,903,720 bytes).
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-21 ↗

Free

Free 5 free guest runs without login; 10 one-time credits per registered account (max 1000×1000px upload, 5 images/batch; 2× costs 1 credit, 4× costs 2 credits).

Standard Monthly (300 credits)2026-10-21 ↗

USD 21.95/month

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Monthly 300 credits/month (promotional USD 21.95/month, regular USD 24.99/month); up to 4000×4000px upload, 30 images/batch, priority processing, and 8× upscaling.

Standard Yearly (3,000 credits/yr)2026-10-21 ↗

—

Annual price not verified

Annual 3,000 credits/year; promotional banner displays USD 7.66/month equivalent.

Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.

Business2026-10-21 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom credits and pricing (up to 200 images/batch, highest priority, API processing, and dedicated server).

4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.

Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

1 Nero Credit per cutout; inputs exceeding 2000×2000 are auto-resized to 2000×2000 on the free tier (Pro supports up to 4000×4000)

Explicit modal before processing informs the user of the 2000×2000 free resize rule and 1-credit cost

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 80.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 84/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	27 / 35	Landing page offers immediate upload entry; uploading our 2048×2048 anchor pops up an explicit pre-processing notice ('Image exceeds 20002000 (Pro allows up to 40004000). Auto-resize to 2000×2000 for free processing') and clearly displays 'Start (1 Nero Credits)' alongside remaining free balance ('Free: 5 left') before execution.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	25 / 30	After confirming 'Resize & Continue' and 'Start (1 Nero Credits)', the workspace provides a clean split/toggle preview and a direct 'Download' button ('Download HD') that exports a 2000×2000 transparent PNG without watermark or paywall ambush.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	19 / 20	Developed and operated by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995), a veteran multimedia software vendor with desktop and mobile apps.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	Executes server-side pre-resize (type=ImageCompressor:Standard) followed by cloud background removal (type=BackgroundRemover:Standard, server_s = 15.49s), returning a lossless 2000×2000 RGBA PNG (3,903,720 bytes).	Evidence A →

Capability · 78.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	53.5 / 65	On our 2048×2048 ground-truth matte (evaluated against 2000×2000 native export): boundary MAD_band = 0.0886, SAD_k = 40.647, MSE = 0.002809, Grad_err = 0.02365, foreground recall = 99.87%, and background leak = 0.015%. Main subject silhouette and foreground retention are clean, with moderate softening along fine hair strands (53.5/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	19 / 20	Clean unwatermarked RGBA PNG export (8/8); free tier caps input dimensions at 2000×2000 (95.37% pixel retention vs 2048×2048 source; Pro unlocks up to 4000×4000) (11.0/12).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	6 / 15	2026-10-21 same-run CDP network timing: 15.49s server wait for BackgroundRemover:Standard task r15 -> r25 (plus 11.15s multipart upload; 19.37s total server task sequence including pre-resize r12 -> r25, async_verified) (6.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Magic Studio

magicstudio.com · Background removal

79/100

Seven-aspect task score

Background removal works without login and retains the subject outline; the free 640px versus Pro full-size choice appears at download.

Tested export 640 × 640 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (640 × 640 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

The tested subject was intact with little edge merging; the historical free output was 640px, while current limits are listed in pricing.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.2284 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 44.49 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.100% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.420% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

The tested subject was intact with little edge merging; the historical free output was 640px, while current limits are listed in pricing.

Original historical observation

Magic Studio Background Remover produced a clean 640×640 cutout in 6.2s scoring 98.58% IoU and SAD = 44.49k with natural curly hair contours and zero background islands.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users needing a fast 6-second no-login cutout with instant solid/gradient backdrop replacement at 640px preview resolution

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

640 × 640 · PNG · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 640 × 640 · PNG · Check watermark record
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 640×640 on free tier (9.77% pixel area retained, stamped with 'MagicStudio' watermark; full 2048×2048 requires Pro subscription)
Watermark observation: Clean 640×640 cutout (modal notes low-res free tier terms)
Batch & API: Batch editing and API available on Pro tier
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 640 × 640
Attached file dimensions: 640 × 640 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 7.8s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 6.2s · End-to-end reference: 7.8s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run; manual adjustment recorded

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 640×640 export; Email/Google login for Pro subscribers
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: No signup or login required to run cloud background removal and export the 640×640 PNG.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Magic Studio Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Magic Studio Inc.
Recorded origin: USA / Global Remote Team (Founded 2021)
Domain history record: 2021–present
Background & reputation assessment: Developed by Magic Studio Inc. (over 150M users worldwide), widely used across Shopify and e-commerce product photography workflows.
External reputation record: High SEO traffic across AI image tools, though frequently criticized by users for surprise watermarks after 'Free to use' landing claims.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Fast AWS S3 edge upload and inference (~6.2s); temporary session files are purged periodically.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Current Chinese web CNY Free and PRO 3/6/12-month plans · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Free without a usage-count limit; downloads up to 600px, one image at a time

Ads and Magic Studio logo

PRO · 3 months2026-10-20 ↗

CNY 149.99/3 months

Other period

Other period High-resolution downloads, no ads/branding, batch editing; access to all editing tools Rules [1]

PRO · 6 months2026-10-20 ↗

CNY 249.99/6 months

Other period

Other period High-resolution downloads, no ads/branding, batch editing; access to all editing tools Rules [1]

PRO · 12 months2026-10-20 ↗

—

CNY 239.99/year

Annual High-resolution downloads, no ads/branding, batch editing; access to all editing tools Rules [1]

4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Current Chinese web CNY quote; 12-month tier shows a promotion. Other regional prices, renewal amount and paid pixel limit are not separately confirmed

Pricing now loads: 3/6/12-month totals are CNY 149.99/249.99/239.99. The current 12-month promotion is preserved without multiplying rounded monthly prices. Free use has no count limit but is capped at 600px with branding. Paid pixel limits, renewal amounts and other regional quotes are not stated in this component.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

FAQ states no refunds except where legally required; a separate renewal-cancellation flow was not verified

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Loaded CNY subscription pricing and FAQs ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unlimited free guest cutouts and backdrop color changes at 640×640 export resolution; full resolution requires Pro

Displayed in the two-option modal upon clicking Download

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 79.4/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 79.5/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	25.5 / 35	Anonymous guests can upload a 2048×2048 image and immediately inspect the cutout and background color picker. Clicking Download opens a split modal offering Pro high-res plans on top and a free "Download in Low Resolution" (640×640) button below (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	24 / 30	No signup or login required to run cloud background removal and export the 640×640 PNG.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18 / 20	Developed by Magic Studio Inc. (over 150M users worldwide), widely used across Shopify and e-commerce product photography workflows.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	12 / 15	Fast AWS S3 edge upload and inference (~6.2s); temporary session files are purged periodically.	Evidence A →

Capability · 79.3/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	51.8 / 65	High silhouette segmentation accuracy (IoU = 98.58%, SAD = 44.49k, MSE = 0.00318) with clean curly hair contours, limited primarily by the 640×640 free export resolution (51.8/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	15.5 / 20	Free guest tier exports a 640×640 RGBA transparent PNG (9.77% pixel area retained); full 2048×2048 resolution requires Pro (15.5/20).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	12 / 15	Cloud GPU automatic background removal completed in ~6.2s (12.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Vheer

vheer.com · Background removal

79/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free login-free access and manual touch-up keep the workflow simple; the canvas reduced this image to 531px, limiting full-size use.

Tested export 531 × 531 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (531 × 531 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Brush refinement was available without login; the recorded 531px canvas limited fine-hair sharpness.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1711 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 79.36 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 98.780% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.430% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Brush refinement was available without login; the recorded 531px canvas limited fine-hair sharpness.

Original historical observation

Vheer Background Remover achieves 98.78% foreground recall and low 0.43% background leak with convenient Remove/Keep brush tools, though fine hair strand sharpness is softened by the 531×531 interactive canvas resolution compared to sister site BgEraser's native 2048×2048 export.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Lightweight creative workflows that need free, no-login background removal with built-in browser "Remove / Keep" brush touch-up and backdrop color swapping

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

531 × 531 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 531 × 531 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 531 × 531 (interactive canvas unwatermarked transparent PNG)
Watermark observation: Watermark-free
Batch & API: Single-image interactive brush editor (for 20-image 2048px batch cutouts, sister site BgEraser is recommended)
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 531 × 531
Attached file dimensions: 531 × 531 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 10.4s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 9s · End-to-end reference: 10.4s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: 100% usable without login (both automatic cutout and manual brush refinement)
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Includes built-in interactive "Remove / Keep" manual brush refinement and solid-color background preview on the same page without signup prompts.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Vheer AI Creative Suite · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Vheer AI Creative Suite
Recorded origin: Product team focused on no-login web multi-modal AI creation and editing
Domain history record: 2024–Present
Background & reputation assessment: Part of the Vheer multi-tool AI creative suite (alongside Vheer Text-to-Image and sister site BgEraser).
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: HTTPS transmission with client-side dual-canvas brush compositing and no mandatory account binding.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Plans with sourced commercial rights: Premium / Business / Ultra

Website free, monthly, annual and general credit packs · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Removal feature page states free use without signup/subscription, up to 20 images per batch; generation separately includes 50 general credits/month

Premium2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.99/month

USD 99.9/year

Monthly 1000 general credits/month, commercial use, no ads/watermark

Annual 1000 general credits/month; displayed monthly equivalent $8.33 Rules [1]

Business2026-10-20 ↗

USD 19.99/month

USD 199.9/year

Monthly 2000 general credits/month, commercial use, no ads/watermark

Annual 2000 general credits/month; displayed monthly equivalent $16.66 Rules [1]

Ultra2026-10-20 ↗

USD 49.99/month

USD 499.9/year

Monthly 5000 general credits/month, commercial use, no ads/watermark

Annual 5000 general credits/month; displayed monthly equivalent $41.66 Rules [1]

400 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 3.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 400 base general credits; higher-plan bonuses not quantified

950 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.49 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 950 base general credits; higher-plan bonuses not quantified

1850 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 18.49 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1850 base general credits; higher-plan bonuses not quantified

2700 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 26.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2700 base general credits; higher-plan bonuses not quantified

3500 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 34.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 3500 base general credits; higher-plan bonuses not quantified

7000 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 69.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 7000 base general credits; higher-plan bonuses not quantified

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Official annual billing tooltip verified; checkout requires login, and tax/regional differences are unconfirmed

Annual prices come from official billing tooltips; upgrade checkout requires login. The removal feature explicitly states free use without registration and up to 20 images per batch, so generation credits are not converted into removal counts. Higher-tier top-up bonus quantities and exact credit expiry dates are not specified in the public rules.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

The FAQ allows cancellation anytime and says reset credits remain usable; the exact expiry is unspecified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Official annual billing details ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Official removal feature and batch rules ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unlimited free usage with no credit deductions or download paywalls

Canvas dimensions and brush sliders are immediately visible inside the editor workspace

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 79/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 89.5/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	32 / 35	Promises "100% Free Background Remover — No Sign-Up, No Watermark" on the landing screen (01_landing.png). Tested without login: uploads the 2048×2048 anchor image, performs automatic cutout, and exports an unwatermarked transparent PNG with zero paywalls (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	26.5 / 30	Includes built-in interactive "Remove / Keep" manual brush refinement and solid-color background preview on the same page without signup prompts.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18 / 20	Part of the Vheer multi-tool AI creative suite (alongside Vheer Text-to-Image and sister site BgEraser).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	HTTPS transmission with client-side dual-canvas brush compositing and no mandatory account binding.	Evidence A →

Capability · 74.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	51.5 / 65	Achieves a very high 98.78% foreground recall and low 0.430% background leak rate, preserving the outer curly hair silhouette well (mad_band=0.1711, global SAD(k)=79.36) (51.5/65)	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	13 / 20	Exports a true RGBA transparent PNG for free without watermarks and includes interactive Remove/Keep brush refinement, though the web interactive canvas pre-scales the 2048×2048 input to 531×531 (13.0/20)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Completes automatic matting and initializes the dual-layer editable canvas in ~9.0s (10.0/15)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Adobe

adobe.com · Background removal

77/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free full-size export without login opens the Firefly editor; the subject is retained, but gaps between curls need cleanup.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

The legacy Adobe Express background-remover URL now redirects to the upgraded Adobe Firefly visual pipeline (/products/firefly/features/remove-background.html).

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Hair and subject are largely retained; some background remains between curls.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1235 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 49.851 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.850% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.442% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Hair and subject are largely retained; some background remains between curls.

Original historical observation

Very high foreground hair preservation (fg_recall=99.85%) in a 9.23MB 2048×2048 PNG, though a small patch of bookshelf background remained inside left curly hair gaps (bg_leak=0.442%, mad_band=0.1235, SAD(k)=49.85).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Designers and everyday users who value Adobe's enterprise privacy standards and want a zero-login 2048×2048 full-res PNG

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Guests directly download full 2048×2048 PNG without sign-in; supports files up to 50MB)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Batch workflows available via Photoshop, Lightroom, or Creative Cloud APIs
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 11.98s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 7.75s · End-to-end reference: 11.98s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for background removal and full-res PNG download; Adobe sign-in only needed for Generative Fill in Firefly
Manual adjustment: Seamlessly opens in Adobe Firefly canvas for Remove brush & Generative Fill
Interaction observations: Removed the legacy mandatory Adobe ID sign-in wall for downloading! Clicking Download immediately saves the PNG while opening firefly.adobe.com/hub in a new tab (-2 pts) alongside a floating chat bubble (-2 pts).

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: The legacy Adobe Express background-remover URL now redirects to the upgraded Adobe Firefly visual pipeline (/products/firefly/features/remove-background.html).
Operator: Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE)
Recorded origin: San Jose, California, USA
Domain history record: Domain registered 1986 / Firefly pipeline 2023–2026
Background & reputation assessment: Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE, creator of Photoshop, Creative Cloud, and Firefly), global authority in digital imaging.
External reputation record: Users historically criticized Adobe Express for forcing sign-in before download; our 2026 test confirms the migrated Firefly page now lets guests download full-res PNGs without logging in.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 4 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Adobe Experience Platform / Alloy
Engineering & privacy assessment: Backed by Adobe Creative Cloud enterprise blob storage (acp-aep-cs-blobstore-prod-va6-data.adobe.io) with signed temporary URLs and strict enterprise privacy commitments.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 4 hours; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

US individual Firefly web free feature and four monthly subscriptions; excludes student/business, full Creative Cloud and other regions; includes four generative credit add-on subscriptions · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Firefly web background remover2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Official feature page describes free removal; single JPG/PNG/WebP input up to 50MB

Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits

Firefly Standard2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.99/month

—

Monthly 2,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts Rules [1]

Firefly Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 19.99/month

—

Monthly 4,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts Rules [1]

Firefly Pro Plus2026-10-20 ↗

USD 34.97/month

—

Monthly 10,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts

First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.

Rules [1]

Firefly Premium2026-10-20 ↗

USD 139.91/month

—

Monthly 50,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts

First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.

Rules [1]

2,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.99/month

—

Monthly 2,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts

7,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗

USD 29.99/month

—

Monthly 7,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts

10,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗

USD 49.99/month

—

Monthly 10,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts

50,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗

USD 199.99/month

—

Monthly 50,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts

9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] US individual web price; the removal feature itself is advertised as free, so a generative subscription is not established as a removal requirement

Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms)

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

US individual Firefly subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Official generative credit add-on subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Quick web background removal & full-res download are free without login; generative AI features in Firefly use Generative Credits

File formats (JPG/PNG/WEBP) and 50MB limit are disclosed directly inside the upload dropzone

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 77.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 96/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	40 / 40	Landing page clearly states 'Remove the background from your image for free' and 'File must be JPEG (JPG), PNG, or WEBP and up to 50MB'; real-machine testing confirms guests download a 2048×2048 full-res PNG (9.23MB) without any sign-in wall.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	16 / 20	Removed the legacy mandatory Adobe ID sign-in wall for downloading! Clicking Download immediately saves the PNG while opening firefly.adobe.com/hub in a new tab (-2 pts) alongside a floating chat bubble (-2 pts).	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	25 / 25	Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE, creator of Photoshop, Creative Cloud, and Firefly), global authority in digital imaging.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	15 / 15	Backed by Adobe Creative Cloud enterprise blob storage (acp-aep-cs-blobstore-prod-va6-data.adobe.io) with signed temporary URLs and strict enterprise privacy commitments.	Evidence B →

Capability · 69.1/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	39.1 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1235 · Global SAD(k)=49.851 · Foreground recall 99.85% / Background leak 0.442%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Guests directly download full 2048×2048 PNG without sign-in; supports files up to 50MB)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 7.75s (API mode: async; network upload 0.01s / end-to-end 11.98s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

DeWatermark

dewatermark.ai · Background removal

76/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free and Pro sizes are clearly marked, with 1280px available without login; the subject is retained but fine edges show a light halo.

Tested export 1280 × 1280 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (1280 × 1280 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

This test exported a free 1280px image without a watermark; a translucent halo remains around the hair.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.2254 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 55.711 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.500% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.230% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

This test exported a free 1280px image without a watermark; a translucent halo remains around the hair.

Original historical observation

DeWatermark Background Remover cleanly isolates the portrait subject (99.50% foreground recall) and exports a watermark-free 1280×1280 RGBA PNG, leaving a mild soft halo around fine outer curls (mad_band = 0.2254).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users already using DeWatermark who need a quick no-login 1280×1280 transparent cutout

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

1280 × 1280 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 1280 × 1280 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 1280 × 1280 (Unwatermarked transparent PNG)
Watermark observation: Watermark-free
Batch & API: Supports API integration and cross-tool workflow
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 1280 × 1280
Attached file dimensions: 1280 × 1280 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 8.1s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 6.5s · End-to-end reference: 8.1s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required; optional email/Google login
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Allows instant anonymous download of the 1280×1280 unwatermarked RGBA PNG and built-in background color/image replacement.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

XTeam (DeWatermark.ai) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: XTeam (DeWatermark.ai)
Recorded origin: Global AI Vision Team (XTeam)
Domain history record: 2023–present
Background & reputation assessment: Operated by XTeam (DeWatermark.ai) alongside its flagship watermark remover and photo enhancer.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 60 minutes; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: 60-minute automatic cloud file deletion policy; no silent browser pre-downscale.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 60 minutes; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Basic web removal and related Pro/credit offers · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Basic background removal2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Feature page describes free basic removal without watermarks; input up to 5MB

Pricing card says 3 daily credits, FAQ says 2; these describe watermark-service credits

Pro Pack 12K2026-10-20 ↗

—

USD 120/year

Annual Selected tier: 12,000 credits; credit table concerns watermark processing

Removal feature page lists HD and batch under Pro; input up to 10MB；Unused credits expire at membership end; no automatic renewal

100 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 7 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 100 cross-tool credits; removal cost unspecified Rules [1]

500 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 18 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 cross-tool credits; removal cost unspecified Rules [1]

1,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 25 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1,000 cross-tool credits; removal cost unspecified Rules [1]

5,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 80 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5,000 cross-tool credits; removal cost unspecified Rules [1]

10,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 120 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 10,000 cross-tool credits; removal cost unspecified Rules [1]

25,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 250 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 25,000 cross-tool credits; removal cost unspecified Rules [1]

50,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 450 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 50,000 cross-tool credits; removal cost unspecified Rules [1]

100,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 800 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 100,000 cross-tool credits; removal cost unspecified Rules [1]

Enterprise2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom pricing and support

Pro 100 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 6/month

—

Monthly 100 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Pro 200 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 10/month

—

Monthly 200 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Pro 500 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 15/month

—

Monthly 500 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Pro 1,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 20/month

—

Monthly 1,000 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Pro 1,200 credits2026-10-20 ↗

—

USD 36/year

Annual 1,200 general credits/year Rules [2] [3]

Pro 2,400 credits2026-10-20 ↗

—

USD 60/year

Annual 2,400 general credits/year Rules [2] [3]

Pro 6,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

—

USD 90/year

Annual 6,000 general credits/year Rules [2] [3]

18 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] No expiry

[2] No automatic renewal

[3] Unused credits expire with membership

All four monthly/annual volumes are verified using purchase-button totals (6,000 annual credits cost $90, despite a rounded $8 monthly label). The free card states 3 daily credits but other free statements conflict, so a single free allowance is unconfirmed. The 1/3-credit rules concern watermark removal, not a separately stated background-removal rate.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

No automatic renewal; the FAQ states no refund policy, with support available for payment issues.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

All Pro volumes and billing periods ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free anonymous 1280×1280 RGBA PNG export; 2048×2048 HD export requires Pro

Explicitly labels 1280x1280px vs HD 2048x2048px on the export buttons

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 75.7/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 82/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	27 / 35	Clearly displays 'Download 1280x1280px' (free) next to 'Download HD 2048x2048px' (Pro) immediately after cutout completion (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	25 / 30	Allows instant anonymous download of the 1280×1280 unwatermarked RGBA PNG and built-in background color/image replacement.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	17.5 / 20	Operated by XTeam (DeWatermark.ai) alongside its flagship watermark remover and photo enhancer.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	12.5 / 15	60-minute automatic cloud file deletion policy; no silent browser pre-downscale.	Evidence A →

Capability · 73/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	46 / 65	High subject completeness (fg_recall = 99.50%) and low background leak (0.230%), with a soft semi-transparent halo along outer frizzy hair curls (mad_band = 0.2254, SAD(k) = 55.711) (46.0/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	15 / 20	Free tier exports 1280×1280 unwatermarked 8-bit Alpha RGBA PNG (15.0/20).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	12 / 15	Cloud GPU matting completed in ~6.5s (12.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Clipping Magic

clippingmagic.com · Background removal

76/100

Seven-aspect task score

Hair refinement and live preview work without registration; free export is only 500px for non-commercial use, with credits needed for full size.

Tested export 500 × 500 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (500 × 500 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Hair refinement and live preview are available; this free export was only 500px with faint edge residue.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.2145 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 86.88 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 98.500% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.850% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Hair refinement and live preview are available; this free export was only 500px with faint edge residue.

Original historical observation

Clipping Magic pioneered the dual-pane Red/Green + Yellow Hair Ring workspace, automatically tracing a yellow transition ring around the models curly hair. The free 500×500 Small Preview PNG achieves 97.74% IoU with a slight warm halo on outer flyaway strands.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

E-commerce retouchers who want dedicated Red (remove) / Green (keep) / Yellow (hair) brushes for manual edge perfection

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

500 × 500 · PNG · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 500 × 500 · PNG · Check watermark record
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 500 × 500 (True Alpha PNG, 5.96% pixel area retained)
Watermark observation: No diagonal watermark on the 500×500 Small Preview file (non-commercial use)
Batch & API: Bulk Clipping and REST API available on Standard and Pro tiers
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 500 × 500
Attached file dimensions: 500 × 500 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 10.5s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 8.4s · End-to-end reference: 10.5s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for editor & 500×500 preview download; Cedar Lake Ventures SSO for full-res subscribers
Manual adjustment: Industry-standard Red/Green/Yellow Hair Tool brushes plus precision scalpel and feathering
Interaction observations: No signup or credit card is required to test the full interactive editor (including the dedicated yellow Hair Tool, scalpel, edge feathering, and cast shadow controls) and export a 500×500 transparent PNG via Download Small Preview.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Cedar Lake Ventures, Inc. (Canva Group) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Cedar Lake Ventures, Inc. (Canva Group)
Recorded origin: California, USA / Sydney, Australia (Canva Subsidiary)
Domain history record: 2013–present (13+ years)
Background & reputation assessment: Founded by Stanford AI researcher Ericoden (Cedar Lake Ventures, Inc.) in 2013 and acquired by Canva in 2021; one of the industrys most established interactive matting tools.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Supports 2048×2048 uploads with hybrid Cloud Auto-Clip AI + client WebGL canvas refinement; unsaved guest uploads are automatically purged.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

All public monthly and annual web editor tiers in USD; API priced separately · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free editing preview2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Unlimited uploads and editing previews; watermark-free downloads require subscription

Light2026-10-20 ↗

USD 3.99/month

USD 39.84/year

Monthly 15 credits/month; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 75; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Annual 180 credits/year; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 900; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Standard2026-10-20 ↗

USD 7.99/month

USD 79.8/year

Monthly 100 credits/month; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 500; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Annual 1200 credits/year; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 6000; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 19.99/month

USD 199.8/year

Monthly 500 credits/month; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 2500; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Annual 6000 credits/year; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 30000; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Pro-1k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 29.99/month

—

Monthly 1000 credits/month; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 5000; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Pro-2k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 44.99/month

—

Monthly 2000 credits/month; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 10000; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Pro-4k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 74.99/month

—

Monthly 4000 credits/month; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 20000; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Pro-12k2026-10-20 ↗

—

USD 299.88/year

Annual 12000 credits/year; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 60000; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Pro-24k2026-10-20 ↗

—

USD 449.88/year

Annual 24000 credits/year; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 120000; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

Pro-48k2026-10-20 ↗

—

USD 749.88/year

Annual 48000 credits/year; 1 credit per uploaded image downloaded

Rollover capped at 240000; remaining credits expire when subscription ends

Rules [1]

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Automatically renews until cancelled

Repeat edits/downloads of one upload are free; duplicate uploads count separately. No pay-as-you-go option.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime with access until the period end; subscription fees are non-refundable.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unlimited free interactive editing; free download capped at 500×500 Small Preview; full-size 2048×2048 costs 1 credit

Pricing link visible in top toolbar; Download button leads to plan comparison page with green free-preview banner

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 75.6/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 81.5/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	26.5 / 35	Anonymous guests can upload a full 2048×2048 image into the dual-pane Smart Editor (left red/green/yellow hair brush canvas, right live preview). Clicking Download opens the Subscription Plans page with a prominent green banner: "You can download a size-limited preview result free for non-commercial use — Download Small Preview" (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	24.5 / 30	No signup or credit card is required to test the full interactive editor (including the dedicated yellow Hair Tool, scalpel, edge feathering, and cast shadow controls) and export a 500×500 transparent PNG via Download Small Preview.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18.5 / 20	Founded by Stanford AI researcher Ericoden (Cedar Lake Ventures, Inc.) in 2013 and acquired by Canva in 2021; one of the industrys most established interactive matting tools.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	12 / 15	Supports 2048×2048 uploads with hybrid Cloud Auto-Clip AI + client WebGL canvas refinement; unsaved guest uploads are automatically purged.	Evidence A →

Capability · 73/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	47 / 65	Auto-Clip mode with automatic yellow Hair Ring detection achieved 97.74% foreground IoU, with SAD = 86.88k and edge mad_band = 0.2145 due to 500×500 free preview downscaling and mild warm halo in outer flyaway curls (47.0/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	15 / 20	Free Small Preview exports a 500×500 8-bit RGBA transparent PNG without diagonal watermarks (5.96% pixel area retained, non-commercial use); full 2048×2048 resolution requires 1 subscription credit (15.0/20).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	11 / 15	Cloud Auto-Clip initialization and automatic hair ring segmentation completed in ~8.4s (11.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Recraft

recraft.ai · Background removal

75/100

Seven-aspect task score

Full-size export and an ad-free design canvas suit continued editing; login and credits are needed, and some curly-hair detail is lost.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Clean background removal suited to defined contours; fine outer hair is cropped inward.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.147 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 58.952 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.330% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.076% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Clean background removal suited to defined contours; fine outer hair is cropped inward.

Original historical observation

Uses a crisp contour segmentation profile: background removal is ultra-clean (bg_leak=0.076%, fg_recall=99.33%), though fine outer curly hair flyaways are tightly trimmed inward (mad_band=0.147, SAD(k)=58.95).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Designers building posters or product composites inside Recraft who need instant non-destructive layer cutouts

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Free account direct 2048×2048 300DPI RGBA PNG export, unwatermarked)
Watermark observation: No watermark (visible AI label toggle is off by default)
Batch & API: Drop multiple images onto the canvas for sequential processing
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 4.3s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 3.2s · End-to-end reference: 4.3s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Free login via Google, Discord, Apple, or email
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: Professional infinite-canvas workflow; the "Add visible AI label" switch in the Export panel is OFF by default, with zero ad popups.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Recraft Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Recraft Inc.
Recorded origin: London, UK
Domain history record: Founded 2022; Recraft V3/V4 leads global design benchmarks
Background & reputation assessment: Recraft Inc. (London, UK, backed by Khosla Ventures and Madrona), world-renowned #1 text-to-image and vector design platform.
External reputation record: Designers praise its non-destructive side-by-side layer creation on the infinite canvas.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Sentry Error Monitoring · Amplitude / First-party Telemetry (t.recraft.ai)
Engineering & privacy assessment: Uses AWS US-West infrastructure and WebGL infinite canvas layers with customizable export DPI (300 DPI default).
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

All web Basic/Pro/Teams volumes; Teams per seat; API excluded · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Basic2026-10-20 ↗

USD 12/month

USD 120/year

Monthly 1,000 general credits/month; Teams billed per seat Rules [1]

Annual 1,000 general credits/month; Teams billed per seat Rules [1]

Pro 2k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 20/month

USD 192/year

Monthly 2,000 general credits/month; Teams billed per seat Rules [1]

Annual 2,000 general credits/month; Teams billed per seat Rules [1]

Teams 2k / seat2026-10-20 ↗

USD 22/month

USD 211/year

Monthly 2,000 general credits/month; Teams billed per seat Rules [1]

Annual 2,000 general credits/month; Teams billed per seat Rules [1]

Pro 4k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 40/month

USD 384/year

Monthly 4,000 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Annual 4,000 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Teams 4k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 44/month

USD 422/year

Monthly 4,000 general credits/month per seat Rules [3] [4]

Annual 4,000 general credits/month per seat Rules [3] [4]

Pro 8k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 80/month

USD 768/year

Monthly 8,000 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Annual 8,000 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Teams 8k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 88/month

USD 844/year

Monthly 8,000 general credits/month per seat Rules [3] [4]

Annual 8,000 general credits/month per seat Rules [3] [4]

Pro 16k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 160/month

USD 1,536/year

Monthly 16,000 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Annual 16,000 general credits/month Rules [2] [3]

Teams 16k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 176/month

USD 1,688/year

Monthly 16,000 general credits/month per seat Rules [3] [4]

Annual 16,000 general credits/month per seat Rules [3] [4]

18 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Subscription credits do not roll over; purchased top-ups do not expire

[2] Annual total or monthly charge directly shown by official pricing; VAT excluded

[3] Reset each billing cycle; no rollover

[4] Annual total or monthly charge directly shown by official pricing; VAT excluded; per seat

All 2k/4k/8k/16k Pro/Teams monthly and annual tiers are listed. Top-ups require Basic/Pro/Teams, but the public page does not quote pack prices or quantify free removal counts/per-removal cost. Subscription credits do not roll over; purchased top-ups never expire. Free-plan generated images are public and not licensed for commercial use; this statement is not generalized to rights in uploaded material.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime, effective at period end. Discretionary refunds may be requested within 30 days with no use since payment or under 30 lifetime credits used.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

All credit volumes and usage rules ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free accounts receive 50 Credits daily; Remove Background costs 1 Credit per image (up to 50 free 2048px cutouts per day)

Remaining credits (56 -> 55) and per-action cost are shown in the top-right bar

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 75.4/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 93/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	35 / 40	Requires free Recraft login (50 free daily credits); clicking "Remove background" on a 2048×2048 image costs 1 Credit, places the transparent cutout non-destructively beside the original, and exports a full 2048×2048 300DPI unwatermarked RGBA PNG (4.10MB).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	20 / 20	Professional infinite-canvas workflow; the "Add visible AI label" switch in the Export panel is OFF by default, with zero ad popups.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	24 / 25	Recraft Inc. (London, UK, backed by Khosla Ventures and Madrona), world-renowned #1 text-to-image and vector design platform.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Uses AWS US-West infrastructure and WebGL infinite canvas layers with customizable export DPI (300 DPI default).	Evidence B →

Capability · 67.8/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	34.8 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.147 · Global SAD(k)=58.952 · Foreground recall 99.33% / Background leak 0.076%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Free account direct 2048×2048 300DPI RGBA PNG export, unwatermarked)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 3.2s (API mode: async; network upload 1.1s / end-to-end 4.3s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

BgSub

bgsub.com · Background removal

75/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free, login-free on-device processing suits users who want to keep photos local; complex curls lose edge detail.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Local processing with full-size output; complex curly-hair edges look blocky and smoothed.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1481 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 65.955 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.380% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.106% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Local processing with full-size output; complex curly-hair edges look blocky and smoothed.

Original historical observation

Constrained by lightweight client-side WebGL/WASM model capacity, complex curly hair outer edges show softer semi-transparent halos (mad_band=0.1481, SAD(k)=65.96) compared to heavy cloud models, but foreground recall reaches 99.38% at full 2048×2048 resolution.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Privacy-sensitive users who require 0-byte cloud upload (100% local browser execution) and unlimited no-login 2048×2048 full-resolution exports

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (no-login local in-browser inference exports full 2048×2048 PNG, supporting up to 4096×4096)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Single-image interactive workspace
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 1.77s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Recorded local processing time: 1.77s · End-to-end reference: 1.77s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required; exports full 2048×2048 original resolution directly
Manual adjustment: Left sidebar includes built-in Edit (erase/restore brush), Color, Image, Filter, and Enhance tools
Interaction observations: Zero login requirement, zero marketing popups, zero cross-site redirects; processes locally in the browser and saves a 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG in one click.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

BgSub Independent Team (bgsub.com) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: BgSub Independent Team (bgsub.com)
Recorded origin: Independent Developer Project
Domain history record: Launched 2022
Background & reputation assessment: Built by an independent developer team (launched 2022) and well-regarded in privacy-focused and indie web tool communities.
External reputation record: Praised on Product Hunt and privacy tool directories for keeping images 100% inside the local browser.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

On-device processing；This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: On-device processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: CDP network packet inspection proves 0 bytes of image data are uploaded to any remote server—100% of segmentation inference runs locally in the browser via WebGL/WASM (15/15 privacy score).
Retention statement: This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

BgSub free web remover; excludes custom/API services · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

BgSub Web2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Officially free; supports images up to 4096×4096

No usage-count limit published; API/batch services outside this scope

1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

4096×4096 is an official supported specification; actual delivery remains tied to the historical test and attached file.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

No payment method required

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Completely free with unlimited usage (computation runs on user's local device via WebGL/WASM)

Discloses local browser execution upfront and shows exact 2048×2048 (5.53 MB) size in the save modal

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 74.9/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 96/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	40 / 40	100% free with no paywalls or hidden credit limits; clicking Save Image clearly displays exact output dimensions '2048 × 2048 (5.53 MB)' before saving.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	20 / 20	Zero login requirement, zero marketing popups, zero cross-site redirects; processes locally in the browser and saves a 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG in one click.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	21 / 25	Built by an independent developer team (launched 2022) and well-regarded in privacy-focused and indie web tool communities.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	15 / 15	CDP network packet inspection proves 0 bytes of image data are uploaded to any remote server—100% of segmentation inference runs locally in the browser via WebGL/WASM (15/15 privacy score).	Evidence A →

Capability · 65.9/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	32.9 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1481 · Global SAD(k)=65.955 · Foreground recall 99.38% / Background leak 0.106%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (no-login local in-browser inference exports full 2048×2048 PNG, supporting up to 4096×4096)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 1.77s (API mode: on_device_wasm; network upload 0s / end-to-end 1.77s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Fotor

fotor.com · Background removal

74/100

Seven-aspect task score

This run delivered full size free without login; notification and post-download prompts did not block export, but fine hair lost detail.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Clean background removal and full-size output; more of the fine outer hair is cropped.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1403 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 64.333 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.390% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.016% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Clean background removal and full-size output; more of the fine outer hair is cropped.

Original historical observation

Very clean background removal (bg_leak=0.016%) at true 2048×2048 resolution, but trims outer frizzy curls more aggressively inward (fg_recall=99.39%, mad_band=0.1403, SAD(k)=64.33).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users wanting a zero-login, full 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG download with built-in brush refinement

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Guests directly download full 2048×2048 PNG without login; supports up to 8192×8192)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Batch processing supported in Fotor Editor and desktop/mobile apps
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 8.98s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 4.13s · End-to-end reference: 8.98s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for full-res PNG download (optional Google / Facebook / Apple / Email sign-in for advanced studio tools)
Manual adjustment: In-page 'Refine Cutout' (erase/restore brush) and 'Blur Background' tools available before download
Interaction observations: Delivers full-res PNG without blocking guest download, but automatically triggers a browser desktop notification permission prompt on landing load (-2 pts) and shows a post-download 'Edit for Free' upsell dialog (-2 pts).

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Everimaging Ltd. (Fotor) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Everimaging Ltd. (Fotor)
Recorded origin: Founded in Chengdu, China / Global Operations
Domain history record: Launched 2012
Background & reputation assessment: Everimaging Ltd. (Fotor, founded 2012), veteran cross-platform online photo editing suite with massive global reach.
External reputation record: Long-standing photo editor that upgraded its standalone BG remover page to deliver genuinely free, no-login full-resolution exports.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics
Engineering & privacy assessment: Uploads full original image directly to temporary AWS S3 storage (img-fotor.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/temp/origin/) with zero silent client-side downscaling.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web personal free, all Pro/Pro+/Max monthly/annual tiers, credit subscriptions and 10 retail packs; excludes headshots/API · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Basic2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Official comparison lists Free forever; removal limits need separate verification

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 10.99/month

USD 47.99/year

Annual 100 general credits/month; batch background-removal tool included

Monthly 100 general credits/month

Pro+2026-10-20 ↗

USD 23.99/month

USD 69.99/year

Annual 300 general credits/month; batch background-removal tool included

Monthly 300 general credits/month

Max 1k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 49.99/month

USD 167.92/year

Annual 1,000 general credits/month; batch background-removal tool included

Monthly 1,000 general credits/month

Credit subscription 2002026-10-20 ↗

USD 13.99/month

USD 69.99/year

Annual 200 credits/month, billed annually Rules [1]

Monthly 200 general credits/month Rules [3]

Credit subscription 5002026-10-20 ↗

USD 25.99/month

USD 143.99/year

Annual 500 credits/month, billed annually Rules [1]

Monthly 500 general credits/month Rules [3]

Credit subscription 10002026-10-20 ↗

USD 49.99/month

USD 259.99/year

Annual 1000 credits/month, billed annually Rules [1]

Monthly 1,000 general credits/month Rules [3]

Credit subscription 20002026-10-20 ↗

USD 99.99/month

USD 459.99/year

Annual 2000 credits/month, billed annually Rules [1]

Monthly 2,000 general credits/month Rules [3]

Credit subscription 50002026-10-20 ↗

USD 239.99/month

USD 1,099.99/year

Annual 5000 credits/month, billed annually Rules [1]

Monthly 5,000 general credits/month Rules [3]

Credit subscription 100002026-10-20 ↗

USD 459.99/month

USD 1,999.99/year

Annual 10000 credits/month, billed annually Rules [1]

Monthly 10,000 general credits/month Rules [3]

Max 2k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 99.99/month

USD 335.92/year

Monthly 2,000 general credits/month

Annual 2,000 general credits/month Rules [2]

Max 5k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 129.99/month

USD 755.92/year

Monthly 5,000 general credits/month

Annual 5,000 general credits/month Rules [2]

Max 10k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 229.99/month

USD 1,427.92/year

Monthly 10,000 general credits/month

Annual 10,000 general credits/month Rules [2]

Max 20k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 479.99/month

USD 2,687.92/year

Monthly 20,000 general credits/month

Annual 20,000 general credits/month Rules [2]

Max 50k2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,149.99/month

USD 6,719.92/year

Monthly 50,000 general credits/month

Annual 50,000 general credits/month Rules [2]

Retail 1002026-10-20 ↗

USD 19.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 100 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 2002026-10-20 ↗

USD 23.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 5002026-10-20 ↗

USD 49.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 10002026-10-20 ↗

USD 79.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1,000 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 20002026-10-20 ↗

USD 119.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2,000 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 50002026-10-20 ↗

USD 259.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5,000 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 100002026-10-20 ↗

USD 499.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 10,000 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 200002026-10-20 ↗

USD 899.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 20,000 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 300002026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,299.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 30,000 general credits Rules [4]

Retail 500002026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,999.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 50,000 general credits Rules [4]

39 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Rollover while subscribed, capped at 5 months

[2] Observed promotional annual total; subsequent renewal amount not specified on the price card

[3] Rollover while subscribed up to 5 months

[4] Only available to credit subscribers or Pro/Pro+/Max members; retail expiry is not stated in this section

All six Max tiers, monthly credit subscriptions and ten retail packs verified; retail packs require paid membership. Annual amounts preserve the observed promotion. Price cards do not specify renewal quotes, free removal counts, removal conversion or retail expiry; these remain unconfirmed.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel auto-renewal anytime in account settings

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

All subscription tiers and retail credits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗ · Capture 11 ↗ · Capture 12 ↗ · Capture 13 ↗ · Capture 14 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Standalone BG remover landing page allows free guest 2048×2048 downloads; AI background generation uses Fotor Credits

Upfront before upload (60MB / 8192×8192 px max and no-signup HD download stated on hero banner)

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 74/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 93/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	40 / 40	Hero section explicitly states '✅️Free HD Download ✅️No Watermarks ✅️No Sign-Up Required' and 'Upload files up to 60 MB and 8192 × 8192 px'; real-machine testing confirms guests download a 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG (5.30MB) without signing in.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	16 / 20	Delivers full-res PNG without blocking guest download, but automatically triggers a browser desktop notification permission prompt on landing load (-2 pts) and shows a post-download 'Edit for Free' upsell dialog (-2 pts).	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	23 / 25	Everimaging Ltd. (Fotor, founded 2012), veteran cross-platform online photo editing suite with massive global reach.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Uploads full original image directly to temporary AWS S3 storage (img-fotor.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/temp/origin/) with zero silent client-side downscaling.	Evidence B →

Capability · 65.8/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	35.8 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1403 · Global SAD(k)=64.333 · Foreground recall 99.39% / Background leak 0.016%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Guests directly download full 2048×2048 PNG without login; supports up to 8192×8192)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 4.13s (API mode: async; network upload 1.03s / end-to-end 8.98s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Icons8

icons8.com · Background removal

73/100

Seven-aspect task score

Trial limits are disclosed upfront, with full-size output and batch support without login; only three free trials and a notification prompt limit convenience.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Clean subject contours and free full-size output in the record; the finest flyaway hairs are cut sharply.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1653 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 52.608 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.070% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.260% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Clean subject contours and free full-size output in the record; the finest flyaway hairs are cut sharply.

Original historical observation

Clean main subject and inner curl separation (99.07% foreground recall) with slightly firmer outer flyaway cutoffs (mad_band=0.1653) at full 2048×2048 native resolution.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Designers needing 1–3 full-resolution 2048×2048 unwatermarked cutouts without creating an account

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (Unwatermarked 2048×2048 RGBA PNG within 3 free guest demo removals)
Watermark observation: No watermark
Batch & API: Batch upload up to 500 images, REST API, Mac app, and Figma/Photoshop plugins
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 10.2s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 7.4s · End-to-end reference: 10.2s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 3 full-res demo images; supports Email / Google / GitHub sign-in
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Triggers a browser notification permission prompt during upload to alert when background processing completes, but allows direct 2048×2048 unwatermarked export within the 3-image demo quota without forced signup.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Icons8 LLC · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Icons8 LLC
Recorded origin: New York, USA (Global Distributed Team)
Domain history record: 2012–Present
Background & reputation assessment: Developed by Icons8 LLC (founded in 2012 by Ivan Boyko, creator of Pichon, Lunacy, Smart Upscaler, and Generated Photos).
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Supports batch drag-and-drop up to 500 images (JPG/PNG/WebP) via the ai-cdn.icons8.com async pipeline, plus native Mac app, Figma/Photoshop plugins, and REST API.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Icons8 web background remover: monthly, annual and prepaid, excluding API · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free trial2026-10-20 ↗

Free trial

Trial

Trial First 3 images free

Minimum prepaid package2026-10-20 ↗

USD 10 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time Minimum charge $10; at the listed $0.20/image this equals 50 images; use anytime

Limited2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9/month

USD 90/year

Monthly 100 images/month; unused credits roll over

Annual 100 images/month; unused credits roll over

Unlimited2026-10-20 ↗

USD 99/month

USD 990/year

Monthly Unlimited images

Annual Unlimited images

Prepaid $502026-10-20 ↗

USD 50 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 250 images at the listed $0.20/image; use anytime

Prepaid $1002026-10-20 ↗

USD 100 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 images at the listed $0.20/image; use anytime

Prepaid $2002026-10-20 ↗

USD 200 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1,000 images at the listed $0.20/image; use anytime

9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Prepaid entry confirms a $10 minimum and $50/$100/$200/custom choices. Displayed discounted prices are retained. Reviewed general terms assign applicable taxes to the user but do not specify background-remover subscription refund/cancellation details, which remain unconfirmed.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Minimum prepaid charge and amount choices ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Relevant official terms excerpts ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Anonymous visitors get 3 free demo background removals at full resolution; additional images cost $0.20/image or $9/mo

Disclosed upfront in the landing page hero subtitle ("Try it with 3 demo removes")

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 73.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 84/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	29 / 35	The landing page (01_landing.png) explicitly states "Try it with 3 demo removes" in the hero subtitle. Anonymous guests can upload and download full 2048×2048 unwatermarked RGBA PNG cutouts (02_workspace.png) for up to 3 demo images before hitting the "$0.20 per image / $9 per month" paywall (03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	24 / 30	Triggers a browser notification permission prompt during upload to alert when background processing completes, but allows direct 2048×2048 unwatermarked export within the 3-image demo quota without forced signup.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	19 / 20	Developed by Icons8 LLC (founded in 2012 by Ivan Boyko, creator of Pichon, Lunacy, Smart Upscaler, and Generated Photos).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	12 / 15	Supports batch drag-and-drop up to 500 images (JPG/PNG/WebP) via the ai-cdn.icons8.com async pipeline, plus native Mac app, Figma/Photoshop plugins, and REST API.	Evidence A →

Capability · 68.6/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	38.6 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1653 · Global SAD(k)=52.608 · Foreground recall 99.07% / Background leak 0.260%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Unwatermarked 2048×2048 RGBA PNG within 3 free guest demo removals)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 7.4s (API mode: async; network upload 1.6s / end-to-end 10.2s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

everytool4u.com

everytool4u.com · Background removal

73/100

Seven-aspect task score

EveryTool4U is a 100% free browser toolkit running on-device WebAssembly without accounts; its background remover delivered an unwatermarked 1600×1600 transparent PNG in 11.38s locally, achieving 99.85% foreground recall with zero cloud image upload.

Tested export 1600 × 1600 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-11-01
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (1600 × 1600 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Fine curly-hair edge separation with 99.85% foreground recall and 0.65% background leak, scaled to 1600px with a genuine Alpha channel and zero watermarks.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1373 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 51.712 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.850% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.646% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Fine curly-hair edge separation with 99.85% foreground recall and 0.65% background leak, scaled to 1600px with a genuine Alpha channel and zero watermarks.

Original historical observation

EveryTool4U runs isnet_quint8 in WebAssembly via @imgly/background-removal: 11.38s local inference delivers 99.85% foreground recall and only 0.65% background leak; outputs clean 1600px PNG with genuine Alpha channel and zero cloud transmission.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Privacy-conscious users needing quick on-device portrait background removal without cloud exposure

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

1600 × 1600 · PNG · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 1600 × 1600 · PNG · Check watermark record
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 1600×1600 (PNG)
Watermark observation: Completely free of visible watermarks
Batch & API: Single-image workspace supporting AI Auto and Color Key modes with interactive tolerance sliders
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 1600 × 1600
Attached file dimensions: 1600 × 1600 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 11.38s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 0s · End-to-end reference: 11.38s
Date & fixture: 2026-11-01 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: Immediate guest access with no accounts or passwords
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Instant guest access with zero signups or ads blocking the canvas workflow; single-click Download button exports full 1600px PNG directly.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

EveryTool4U · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: EveryTool4U
Recorded origin: Not verified
Domain history record: Not verified
Background & reputation assessment: Inherited from EveryTool4U product baseline: Independent developer toolkit transparently disclosing open-source stack (@imgly/background-removal) and direct contact channels.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Tag Manager · Google AdSense
Engineering & privacy assessment: Executed purely client-side via WebAssembly (@imgly/background-removal running isnet_quint8); CDP network trace confirmed zero byte upload of images, achieving top-tier privacy compliance.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

EveryTool4U platform tool authorization and service pricing · 2026-11-01

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free Tier2026-11-01 ↗

Free

Free Unlimited usage across 109 online tools with no daily quota or queue limits

Includes PDF merge, split, compression, Word conversion, OCR, image compression, background removal, and office utilities；Client-side processing; performance on large files depends on local device RAM and browser limits；No account registration or renewal required；Permanent access

1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

All tools are completely free indefinitely without registration or subscriptions; most tasks execute entirely on-device.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms unverified

EveryTool4U Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗

EveryTool4U About and Privacy Architecture Page ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

All tools free without daily usage limits or queues

Page clearly states 'Everything stays in your browser' with real-time model loading progress indicators

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 72.6/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 93/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	35 / 35	Inherited from EveryTool4U product baseline: All 109 online tools are 100% permanently free with no paywalls, accounts, or quotas; monetization and privacy limits are fully transparent.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	30 / 30	Instant guest access with zero signups or ads blocking the canvas workflow; single-click Download button exports full 1600px PNG directly.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	13 / 20	Inherited from EveryTool4U product baseline: Independent developer toolkit transparently disclosing open-source stack (@imgly/background-removal) and direct contact channels.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	15 / 15	Executed purely client-side via WebAssembly (@imgly/background-removal running isnet_quint8); CDP network trace confirmed zero byte upload of images, achieving top-tier privacy compliance.	Evidence A →

Capability · 63.8/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	35.8 / 65	Edge error mad_band=0.137 (18.9/35), global error SAD(k)=51.7 (7.2/15), subject recall 99.85% / background leak 0.646% (9.6/15).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	18 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); verified native delivery reaches 1600×1600 resolution (client-side MAX=1600 constraint) (10/12).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Client-side WebAssembly inference in 11.38s (zero upload network overhead, completely processed in browser memory) (10.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

SnapEdit

snapedit.app · Background removal

70/100

Seven-aspect task score

Guest trial credits and login-free downloads ease access; free output is 1280px, full size needs Pro, and size limits are disclosed late.

Tested export 1280 × 1280 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (1280 × 1280 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

The curly-haired subject stays intact in this test; a thin warm transition remains around fine strands.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1287 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 58.511 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.530% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.078% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

The curly-haired subject stays intact in this test; a thin warm transition remains around fine strands.

Original historical observation

Across green and pure-black backdrops, the main curly hair volume remains solid, with a thin warm background halo around outer flyaway strands.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

E-commerce product shots, social avatars, and quick no-login medium-resolution (1280p) background removal

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

1280 × 1280 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 1280 × 1280 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 1280×1280 (PNG, RGBA, 2.51 MB, retains 39.1% pixel area)
Watermark observation: No watermark (unlike its object remover, the free 1280p cutout PNG has no corner watermark)
Batch & API: Supports batch processing (PRO) and mobile app sync
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 1280 × 1280
Attached file dimensions: 1280 × 1280 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 6.52s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 5.42s · End-to-end reference: 6.52s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required (5 free daily coins, 1 coin per cutout)
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Automatically runs AI cutout upon upload without login pop-ups and exports a 1280×1280 unwatermarked transparent PNG in one click.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

SilverAI (SnapEdit Team) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: SilverAI (SnapEdit Team)
Recorded origin: Vietnam / Singapore (SilverAI)
Domain history record: snapedit.app (2022–Present, tens of millions of web & mobile users)
Background & reputation assessment: Developed by SilverAI (SnapEdit), a major cross-platform AI photo editing suite across Web, iOS, Android, and developer APIs.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Completes server-side inference via be-prod-web.snapedit.app/api/rmbg/v1 in 5.42s and exports a clean RGBA transparent PNG.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web personal free, monthly/annual and per-seat Business; excludes API · 2026-10-21

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free 10 credits/month; standard quality up to 1600px, watermarked

Standard2026-10-20 ↗

USD 10/month

USD 72/year

Annual 4,800 credits/year; 1 credit per background removal

No watermark; up to 5600px; batch processing；Requires sign-in before checkout; includes a 3-day free trial, then bills USD 72/year ($6/month equivalent) via Paddle

Rules [1]

Monthly 400 credits/month; 1 credit per removal

No watermark, up to 5600px, batch processing

PRO2026-10-20 ↗

USD 20/month

USD 144/year

Annual 18,000 credits/year; 1 credit per background removal

No watermark; up to 5600px; batch processing；Requires sign-in before checkout; includes a 3-day free trial, then bills USD 144/year ($12/month equivalent) via Paddle

Rules [1]

Monthly 1,500 credits/month; 1 credit per removal

No watermark, up to 5600px, batch processing

Business2026-10-20 ↗

USD 15/month

USD 120/year

Monthly 1,000 credits/month/seat; shared credits, assets and automated workflows

Annual 12,000 credits/year/seat; shared credits, assets and automated workflows

7 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Unused credits roll over while subscribed

Personal annual checkout opens a Paddle modal after login: Standard annual includes a 3-day free trial followed by USD 72/year ($6/month equivalent), and PRO annual includes a 3-day free trial followed by USD 144/year ($12/month equivalent). Business explicitly lists $120/seat/year. The free card claims no ads but conflicts with its comparison table; ad-free use is not promised.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime; refund eligibility unverified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Personal annual Paddle checkout summary (verified after sign-in) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

5 free coins daily; free tier exports 1280×1280 unwatermarked transparent PNG

Disclosed in the Download menu (shows 1280p Free vs 1920p/Original PRO after clicking Download)

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 70.3/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 80/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	26 / 40	Does not disclose the free export resolution cap on the landing hero; anonymous visitors receive 5 free daily coins (1 Credit per cutout) and clicking Download reveals the tier menu (03_download.png): Small 1280×1280 unwatermarked transparent PNG (2.51 MB) is free, while Medium 1920×1920 and Large Original 2048×2048 require PRO.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	19 / 20	Automatically runs AI cutout upon upload without login pop-ups and exports a 1280×1280 unwatermarked transparent PNG in one click.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	21 / 25	Developed by SilverAI (SnapEdit), a major cross-platform AI photo editing suite across Web, iOS, Android, and developer APIs.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Completes server-side inference via be-prod-web.snapedit.app/api/rmbg/v1 in 5.42s and exports a clean RGBA transparent PNG.	Evidence A →

Capability · 66.1/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	39.6 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1287 · Global SAD(k)=58.511 · Foreground recall 99.53% / Background leak 0.078%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	15 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 1280×1280 (PNG, RGBA, 2.51 MB, retains 39.1% pixel area)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	11.5 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 5.42s (API mode: sync_post; network upload 1.1s / end-to-end 6.52s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Retoucher Online

retoucher.online · Background removal

70/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free full-size output without login or popups suits occasional use; the daily limit is three images and curls retain considerable background residue.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Retoucher Online native output thumbnail

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Full-size output without login in this test; visible warm residue around complex curls favors use on defined contours.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.2451 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 73.972 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.630% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 3.424% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Full-size output without login in this test; visible warm residue around complex curls favors use on defined contours.

Original historical observation

Retoucher Online scores high on commercial honesty (3 free 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNGs/day without login), but its underlying segmentation model struggles with complex frizzy hair flyaways (mad_band=0.2451, bg_leak=3.424%), leaving a visible warm background halo around outer curls.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Hard-edged e-commerce product photos and ID/profile pictures where users need 1–3 free 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNGs without signing up

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048 × 2048 (Unwatermarked transparent PNG, 3/day free quota)
Watermark observation: No watermark
Batch & API: Supports batch upload up to 100 images (batch export on Pro) and built-in text/background editor
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 10.8s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 7.8s · End-to-end reference: 10.8s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 3 full-res images/day; free signup grants +3 bonus images
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Delivers 3 full-resolution 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNGs per day with zero login walls or popups, fully honoring its 'Free & No Signup' headline.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Retoucher.Online Team · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Retoucher.Online Team
Recorded origin: Independent European web photo tools team
Domain history record: 2021–present
Background & reputation assessment: Dedicated e-commerce product cutout and profile picture web SaaS (Retoucher.Online) with transparent pricing and customer support.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Processes full 2048×2048 images in the cloud returning native 8-bit Alpha RGBA PNGs alongside an online template editor with 76 backdrop designs.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web free, monthly, annual and all 10 image packs · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Standard2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free 3 images/day; 3 additional signup images; 1GB project storage

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9/month

Annual price not verified

Monthly 50 images/day, capped at 500/month; batch removal

Annual 50 images/day, capped at 500/month; batch removal

Only monthly equivalent $6.59 is listed; actual annual charge unverified; the payment panel does not state a full-year total or billing period (Pro shows $6.59 Plan Activation), so it does not verify an annual contract.

Business2026-10-20 ↗

USD 18/month

Annual price not verified

Monthly Page lists 1,000/day together with a 1,000/month cap; batch editing

Annual Page lists 1,000/day together with a 1,000/month cap; batch editing

Only monthly equivalent $12.99 is listed; actual annual charge unverified; the payment panel does not state a full-year total or billing period (Pro shows $6.59 Plan Activation), so it does not verify an annual contract.

10 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 6 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 10 background removals Rules [1]

30 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 8 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 30 background removals Rules [1]

100 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 18 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 100 background removals Rules [1]

300 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 48 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 300 background removals Rules [1]

500 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 70 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 background removals Rules [1]

1,000 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 120 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1,000 background removals Rules [1]

3,000 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 300 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 3,000 background removals Rules [1]

5,000 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 400 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5,000 background removals Rules [1]

10,000 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 600 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 10,000 background removals Rules [1]

50,000 images2026-10-20 ↗

USD 1,500 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 50,000 background removals Rules [1]

Enterprise2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Up to 1 million images/month, API, CMS extension, unlimited project storage

16 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] No expiry

With annual selected, Pro payment shows only $6.59 Plan Activation, without a full-year total or billing period; the Business annual total is also unconfirmed. The 50,000-image pack total of $1,500 conflicts with its $0.05/image label; the total is retained with the conflict disclosed.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Payment panel after annual selection ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unauthenticated guests can download 3 full-res unwatermarked images per day ('Downloaded images 1/3'); free registered Standard tier also includes 3 images/day and 1GB storage

Displays 'Downloaded images 0/3' quota counter directly beneath the Download button

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 69.6/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 86/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	30 / 35	Landing page title explicitly promises 'Remove background From Image - Free & No Signup' (01_landing.png); uploading our 2048×2048 anchor without login automatically redirects to /upload and delivers a full 2048×2048 unwatermarked transparent PNG with a clear 'Downloaded images 1/3' daily quota counter right below the Download button (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	27 / 30	Delivers 3 full-resolution 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNGs per day with zero login walls or popups, fully honoring its 'Free & No Signup' headline.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	17 / 20	Dedicated e-commerce product cutout and profile picture web SaaS (Retoucher.Online) with transparent pricing and customer support.	Evidence B →
Engineering & privacy	12 / 15	Processes full 2048×2048 images in the cloud returning native 8-bit Alpha RGBA PNGs alongside an online template editor with 76 backdrop designs.	Evidence A →

Capability · 62.5/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	32.5 / 65	High foreground subject recall (99.63%), but exhibits noticeable background halo leakage around fine curly hair flyaways (bg_leak=3.424%, transition band error mad_band=0.2451, global SAD(k)=73.972) (32.5/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and true RGBA transparency without any watermark within the 3/day guest quota (20.0/20).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Cloud async cutout completes in ~7.80s (network upload 1.90s, end-to-end 10.80s reference) (10.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Depositphotos

depositphotos.com · Background removal

69/100

Seven-aspect task score

You can preview first, but registration is demanded at download; roughly 30 seconds end to end adds friction to getting the result.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

The subject is largely preserved; translucent background halos remain around the curls.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1259 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 59.256 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.680% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.143% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

The subject is largely preserved; translucent background halos remain around the curls.

Original historical observation

Server generates a full 2048×2048 Alpha mask (99.68% foreground recall), though outer curly hair transition bands retain noticeable semi-transparent background halos (mad_band=0.1259, SAD(k)=59.26).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Commercial users already in the DepositPhotos / VistaPrint ecosystem who value an explicit 'automatically removed after 7 days' retention policy

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (result panel displays 'Image size: 2048 × 2048 px' and S3 delivers a 2048×2048 alpha mask; clicking Download requires account sign-up)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Single-image web uploader + commercial API Suite
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 30.41s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 3.57s · End-to-end reference: 30.41s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Guests can preview only; clicking Download requires creating/logging into an account (Google / Facebook / Email)
Manual adjustment: Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
Interaction observations: Clean upload and preview experience without ad clutter, but blocks guest download at the final step with a mandatory sign-up modal (Google / Facebook / Email).

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

DepositPhotos Inc. (Subsidiary of VistaPrint / Cimpress plc, NASDAQ: CMPR) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: DepositPhotos Inc. (Subsidiary of VistaPrint / Cimpress plc, NASDAQ: CMPR)
Recorded origin: New York, USA (Publicly traded Cimpress group)
Domain history record: Founded 2009 (17-year track record)
Background & reputation assessment: DepositPhotos Inc. (Founded 2009 in New York, top-5 global stock photography marketplace acquired by public company VistaPrint / Cimpress [NASDAQ: CMPR] in 2021).
External reputation record: Major commercial stock photography platform with strong enterprise compliance.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · Google Ads · Bing Ads · Pinterest Tag · LinkedIn Insight
Engineering & privacy assessment: Workspace footer explicitly states its retention policy: 'Processed files will be removed automatically after 7 days'; distributes the 2048×2048 mask via AWS S3 (eu-west-1).
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

This web background remover; excludes desktop software and stock subscriptions · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free web tool2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Officially free background removal with transparent PNG output

Inputs up to 30MB; free export size and count not specified

1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Inputs up to 30MB; free export size and count not specified

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Credit packs remain valid for 1 year; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in account settings

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

New registered accounts receive free trial download credits, after which Background Remover credit packs apply

Account requirement is disclosed only after processing when clicking Download

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 69.1/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 69/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	20 / 40	Landing page headlines 'Free online background remover' without disclosing upfront that an account is required; after processing, the card shows 'Image size: 2048 × 2048 px' and clicking Download triggers a 'To download this image, create an account' modal.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	14 / 20	Clean upload and preview experience without ad clutter, but blocks guest download at the final step with a mandatory sign-up modal (Google / Facebook / Email).	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	24 / 25	DepositPhotos Inc. (Founded 2009 in New York, top-5 global stock photography marketplace acquired by public company VistaPrint / Cimpress [NASDAQ: CMPR] in 2021).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	11 / 15	Workspace footer explicitly states its retention policy: 'Processed files will be removed automatically after 7 days'; distributes the 2048×2048 mask via AWS S3 (eu-west-1).	Evidence A →

Capability · 69.2/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	39.2 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1259 · Global SAD(k)=59.256 · Foreground recall 99.68% / Background leak 0.143%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (result panel displays 'Image size: 2048 × 2048 px' and S3 delivers a 2048×2048 alpha mask; clicking Download requires account sign-up)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 3.57s (API mode: async; network upload 14.95s / end-to-end 30.41s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Pixlr

pixlr.com · Background removal

68/100

Seven-aspect task score

Free login-free export produces a 2048px file, but processing downsizes first and enlarges the mask; overlay promotions and ZIP-only downloads add friction.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-15
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

The export is 2048px, but hair has blocky cuts and jagged gaps; inspect carefully for detailed cutouts.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1373 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 51.148 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.640% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.120% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

The export is 2048px, but hair has blocky cuts and jagged gaps; inspect carefully for detailed cutouts.

Original historical observation

Because segmentation runs on a heavily compressed upload and a 22KB mask upscaled to 2048px, curly hair edges appear blocky and hard-clipped (mad_band=0.1462, SAD(k)=51.1, bg_leak=0.816%).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Simple hard-edged objects (boxes, cars, icons) needing sub-second processing where fine hair detail is not required

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 nominal output (⚠️ CDP packet inspection reveals browser downscales/compresses 6.63MB input to 0.127MB before upload, then upscales a 22KB low-res mask back to 2048×2048)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Supports uploading multiple images at once and exporting as a single ZIP
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 1.3s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 0.78s · End-to-end reference: 1.3s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-15 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for free ZIP download
Manual adjustment: Built-in Fine Tune brush (Draw/Erase) in the web workspace
Interaction observations: Landing page displays a promotional modal overlay on entry (-4 pts), though guest ZIP download works without login.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group)
Recorded origin: Singapore / Malaysia (founded in Sweden 2008)
Domain history record: Launched 2008
Background & reputation assessment: Pixlr (Inmagine Group / 123RF ecosystem, founded 2008), veteran browser photo editor.
External reputation record: Classic browser editor with ultra-low subscription pricing ($1.99/mo), but its web BG remover trades hair edge precision for bandwidth savings via client pre-compression.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Analytics · AdSense / Programmatic Ads
Engineering & privacy assessment: Fast 0.78s server response, but client-side pre-compression sacrifices high-frequency hair detail.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

All web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Plus2026-10-20 ↗

USD 2.49/month

USD 23.88/year

Monthly 80 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1]

Annual 960 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2]

Premium2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.99/month

USD 95.88/year

Monthly 1,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1]

Annual 12,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2]

Ultra regular2026-10-20 ↗

USD 24.99/month

USD 239.9/year

Monthly 5,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1]

Annual 60,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2]

Ultra MAX2026-10-20 ↗

USD 49.99/month

USD 479.9/year

Monthly 10,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1]

Annual 120,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2]

200 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 3.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified

500 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 6.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified

1,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified

2,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 16.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified

5,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 30.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Credits valid for 1 month

[2] One annual payment; tax is calculated after billing address entry. Amount comes from checkout, not multiplication of rounded monthly equivalents.

All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free guest saves up to daily browser quota; Pixlr Plus/Premium unlocks unlimited saves

Client-side pre-downscale is not disclosed in the UI (detected via CDP network payload inspection)

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 67.5/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 71/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	22 / 40	Allows guest export of a 2048×2048 PNG inside a ZIP archive, but does not disclose that the image is pre-compressed in the browser and segmented using a low-resolution mask before upscaling back to 2048×2048.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	14 / 20	Landing page displays a promotional modal overlay on entry (-4 pts), though guest ZIP download works without login.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	22 / 25	Pixlr (Inmagine Group / 123RF ecosystem, founded 2008), veteran browser photo editor.	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	13 / 15	Fast 0.78s server response, but client-side pre-compression sacrifices high-frequency hair detail.	Evidence A →

Capability · 66/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	39 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1373 · Global SAD(k)=51.148 · Foreground recall 99.64% / Background leak 0.120%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	12 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 nominal output (⚠️ CDP packet inspection reveals browser downscales/compresses 6.63MB input to 0.127MB before upload, then upscales a 22KB low-res mask back to 2048×2048)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	15 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 0.78s (API mode: sync_json; network upload 0.2s / end-to-end 1.3s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

MyEdit

myedit.online · Background removal

67/100

Seven-aspect task score

The preview shows detailed hair, but a CyberLink account is demanded at download; this guest run obtained no export and free access is limited.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Natural hair transitions with little residue; watermark-free download required login in this test.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1303 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 48.335 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.560% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.007% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Natural hair transitions with little residue; watermark-free download required login in this test.

Original historical observation

MyEdit delivers top-tier curly hair matting (MAD 0.1303, 0.007% green leak) with crisp semi-transparent strands, but blocks guest downloads behind a CyberLink login modal.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users with a CyberLink account who need 1 high-precision portrait hair cutout per day

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048 × 2048 (Full-res canvas layer; login required for 1 free daily download)
Watermark observation: No watermark (login required to export)
Batch & API: Single-image web editor; batch processing via PhotoDirector desktop
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 8s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 6.2s · End-to-end reference: 8s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: CyberLink email/password, Google, Facebook, or Apple login
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Allows guests to upload and wait 6.2s for cloud matting and backdrop previews, then gates the final download behind account login.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

CyberLink Corp. (TWSE: 5203) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: CyberLink Corp. (TWSE: 5203)
Recorded origin: New Taipei City, Taiwan
Domain history record: 2022–present (Parent founded 1996)
Background & reputation assessment: Developed by CyberLink Corp. (TWSE: 5203, founded 1996, maker of PowerDirector and PhotoDirector).
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Cloud inference returns a tight 1728x1928 RGBA cutout aligned onto the 2048x2048 Fabric.js canvas, with file export tied to an authenticated session.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web image/video free, monthly, annual and both credit-pack classes; excludes audio-only subscriptions · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Free watermark-free transparent PNG/blurred-background downloads; one new-background download/day

A free account is required to download; premium backgrounds require subscription. Daily transparent-cutout cap is not quantified

Creator Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 18/month

USD 84/year

Annual 500 credits/month

Monthly 500 general AI credits/month

Studio Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 22/month

USD 108/year

Annual 800 credits/month

Monthly 800 general AI credits/month

Free User Pack · 502026-10-20 ↗

USD 12 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 50 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Free User Pack · 1002026-10-20 ↗

USD 20 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 100 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Free User Pack · 2002026-10-20 ↗

USD 36 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Free User Pack · 5002026-10-20 ↗

USD 70 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Free User Pack · 10002026-10-20 ↗

USD 120 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Free User Pack · 20002026-10-20 ↗

USD 200 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Free User Pack · 50002026-10-20 ↗

USD 400 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Premium User Pack · 502026-10-20 ↗

USD 6 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 50 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Premium User Pack · 1002026-10-20 ↗

USD 10 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 100 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Premium User Pack · 2002026-10-20 ↗

USD 18 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Premium User Pack · 5002026-10-20 ↗

USD 35 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Premium User Pack · 10002026-10-20 ↗

USD 60 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Premium User Pack · 20002026-10-20 ↗

USD 100 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

Premium User Pack · 50002026-10-20 ↗

USD 200 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

19 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Premium pricing requires a paid membership; this does not establish removal count

[2] Valid for 12 months after purchase

The feature FAQ confirms watermark-free transparent PNG/blurred-background downloads with a free account; replacing with a new background allows one free download per day, while premium backgrounds require a subscription. The pricing table says Limited without quantifying daily transparent-PNG limits. General AI credits or the one-daily replacement limit are not applied to transparent cutouts.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Current plans and free limits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Removal download and free-use rules ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Guests can preview for free; logging into a CyberLink account grants 1 free unwatermarked download per day

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 66.9/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 62/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	19 / 35	The landing page (01_landing.png) claims "Transparent and blurred results download free with no watermark" and displays a blue "Download No Watermark" button in the workspace (02_workspace.png); however, clicking it as a guest immediately triggers a mandatory "Sign in With a CyberLink Account" modal (03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	17 / 30	Allows guests to upload and wait 6.2s for cloud matting and backdrop previews, then gates the final download behind account login.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	19 / 20	Developed by CyberLink Corp. (TWSE: 5203, founded 1996, maker of PowerDirector and PhotoDirector).	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	7 / 15	Cloud inference returns a tight 1728x1928 RGBA cutout aligned onto the 2048x2048 Fabric.js canvas, with file export tied to an authenticated session.	Evidence B →

Capability · 69/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	52.5 / 65	Outstanding matting accuracy on the 2048x2048 ground-truth anchor: transition-band MAD = 0.1303, global SAD = 48.335k, foreground recall 99.56%, and near-zero chroma-green background leak (0.007%) (52.5/65)	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	5 / 20	Generates a full 2048x2048 RGBA cutout layer in the workspace, but unauthenticated guests are blocked from downloading without logging in (5.0/20)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	11.5 / 15	Cloud matting inference completes in ~6.20s for a 2048x2048 input (11.5/15)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

LightX

lightxeditor.com · Background removal

64/100

Seven-aspect task score

Clearly labelled tiers allow login-free use, but free output is only 480px with limited fine-hair detail; HD requires login.

Tested export 480 × 480 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-17
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (480 × 480 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Complete subject contours and convenient previews; this free export was only 480px and smoothed fine hair.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.228 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 50.793 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.890% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 1.303% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Complete subject contours and convenient previews; this free export was only 480px and smoothed fine hair.

Original historical observation

LightX cleanly segments the portrait silhouette (99.89% foreground recall) and offers instant backdrop color previews on the result page (02_workspace.png), though the 480×480 guest resolution cap pixelates fine flyaway curls.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users needing quick, unwatermarked small transparent thumbnails or icons (480×480) without signing up

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

480 × 480 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 480 × 480 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 480 × 480 (Guest Standard tier, 5.5% pixel retention)
Watermark observation: No watermark
Batch & API: Commercial API (https://www.lightxeditor.com/api/) + full web editor
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 480 × 480
Attached file dimensions: 480 × 480 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 7.5s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 5.85s · End-to-end reference: 7.5s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 480×480 Standard PNG; Google / Facebook / Email login required for 1920×1920 HD
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Explicitly labels exact pixel limits (480×480 vs 1920×1920) directly beneath the two download buttons with zero hidden watermarks.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

AndOr Communications Pvt. Ltd. (LightX) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: AndOr Communications Pvt. Ltd. (LightX)
Recorded origin: New Delhi, India
Domain history record: 2017–present
Background & reputation assessment: Developed by AndOr Communications Pvt. Ltd. (New Delhi, India), creator of the globally popular LightX mobile photo editor with tens of millions of downloads.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Performs HTTPS cloud segmentation and triggers direct local download for Standard resolution without intrusive browser permissions.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

USD web monthly/annual subscriptions and 800-credit pack; excludes API · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Starter2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Card states 6 AI credits/day; comparison table instead says up to 5 credits

Background removal outputs low-resolution JPG; export table lists 512px

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.99/month

USD 59.99/year

Annual 1,000 AI credits/month; unlimited background removal/replacement

PNG and high resolution; export table lists 4096px

Monthly 1,000 AI credits/month; unlimited background removal/replacement

PNG and high resolution; export table lists 4096px

800 AI credit pack2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.99 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 800 general AI credits

Advertised lifetime validity

4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Monthly $9.99 verified; promotional annual total $59.99 and non-expiring 800-credit pack $9.99. The free card still says 6 daily credits while the table says up to 5. Free removal is low-resolution JPG; Pro provides unlimited high-resolution PNG removal. Earlier INR and current USD observations do not imply identical regional pricing.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Monthly pricing and feature comparison ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free guest 480×480 export; registered users receive daily free AI credits for advanced editor tools

Exact resolution limits are displayed right below the Download HD and Download Standard buttons

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 64.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 82/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	28 / 35	Supports direct unauthenticated image upload on the landing page (01_landing.png) and clearly displays two download buttons side by side: "Download HD (Resolution upto 1920 x 1920 px)" and "Download Standard (Resolution upto 480 x 480 px)" (02_workspace.png). Clicking Download Standard immediately exports a 480×480 unwatermarked RGBA PNG without login, while clicking Download HD opens a "Log In to Continue" modal (03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	25 / 30	Explicitly labels exact pixel limits (480×480 vs 1920×1920) directly beneath the two download buttons with zero hidden watermarks.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18 / 20	Developed by AndOr Communications Pvt. Ltd. (New Delhi, India), creator of the globally popular LightX mobile photo editor with tens of millions of downloads.	Evidence B →
Engineering & privacy	11 / 15	Performs HTTPS cloud segmentation and triggers direct local download for Standard resolution without intrusive browser permissions.	Evidence B →

Capability · 56.6/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	34.6 / 65	Achieves a very high 99.89% foreground recall, but because the free guest export is capped at 480×480 (only 23.4% of the 2048px master width), fine outer hair curls suffer heavy downsampling loss when evaluated against the 2048×2048 Ground-Truth alpha (mad_band = 0.2280, SAD = 50.793k, bg_leak = 1.303%) (34.6/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	10 / 20	Delivers a clean, unwatermarked RGBA PNG for free without login, but caps guest resolution at 480×480 (retaining 5.5% of original pixels) (10.0/20).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	12 / 15	Cloud background removal completed in ~5.85s for the 2048×2048 master (12.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

TinyWow

tinywow.com · Background removal

62/100

Seven-aspect task score

Exports full 2048×2048 unwatermarked transparent PNGs without login; preserves the main subject well, though server wait is slower and fine curl gaps retain some background.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-23
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and main subject silhouette; semi-transparent halo remains in curly hair gaps.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1675 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 68.638 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.860% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.867% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and main subject silhouette; semi-transparent halo remains in curly hair gaps.

Original historical observation

Against green and black backdrops, the 2048×2048 cutout preserves the full portrait and outer curl silhouette without cropping, though semi-transparent background residue remains along fine curly flyaways.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users who need a genuinely free, no-login, full-resolution (2048×2048) unwatermarked transparent PNG cutout with optional solid-color or image background replacement

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (PNG, RGBA, 4.22 MB, retains 100% pixel area)
Watermark observation: No watermark
Batch & API: Single-image web cutout + built-in background color/photo replacement editor
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 22.93s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 11.76s · End-to-end reference: 22.93s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-23 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required (includes automatic Turnstile verification); optional TinyWow Supporter plan removes captchas and ads
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: No login wall or paywall blocks the full-resolution transparent PNG export; includes an automatic Cloudflare Turnstile check before upload and display ad slots around the workspace.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Box20 Media LLC (TinyWow) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Box20 Media LLC (TinyWow)
Recorded origin: United States
Domain history record: tinywow.com (2021–Present)
Background & reputation assessment: Operated by Box20 Media LLC (US), the team behind the widely used TinyWow multi-category free web utility suite.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
Engineering & privacy assessment: Processes via /image/prepare and asynchronous /files/check-exists polling (11.76s server wait) and delivers a clean 2048×2048 RGBA PNG from tinywow.com/results, with automatic server deletion 1 hour after upload.
Retention statement: Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

TinyWow current PDF-specific and all-tool subscriptions; USD · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Web free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free No registration; free PDF tools are available, but exact daily allowances are not listed.

PDF Unlimited2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9/month

USD 72/year

Monthly 45+ PDF tools, unlimited PDF use, no daily limits or ads

Annual 45+ PDF tools, unlimited PDF use, no daily limits or ads

TinyWow Unlimited2026-10-20 ↗

USD 20/month

USD 180/year

Monthly All PDF/image/writing/video/file tools; no ads or captcha

Annual All PDF/image/writing/video/file tools; no ads or captcha

5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Monthly and annual modes confirm annual bills USD 72 / 180. Current PDF Unlimited and all-tool TinyWow Unlimited replace the historical Supporter description. Other single-category subscriptions do not include PDF. Numeric free limits and cancellation terms remain unspecified.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.

Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free to use without login; exports full 2048×2048 unwatermarked RGBA PNG

Upfront on landing page; no hidden resolution downgrade at export

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 62.4/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 86/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	36 / 40	States "Uploaded and generated files are deleted 1 hour after upload" on the landing page; requires no login or payment to export the full 2048×2048 unwatermarked RGBA PNG via Download -> Save to device (01_landing.png, 02_result.png, 03_download.png).	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	18 / 20	No login wall or paywall blocks the full-resolution transparent PNG export; includes an automatic Cloudflare Turnstile check before upload and display ad slots around the workspace.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18 / 25	Operated by Box20 Media LLC (US), the team behind the widely used TinyWow multi-category free web utility suite.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	14 / 15	Processes via /image/prepare and asynchronous /files/check-exists polling (11.76s server wait) and delivers a clean 2048×2048 RGBA PNG from tinywow.com/results, with automatic server deletion 1 hour after upload.	Evidence A →

Capability · 52.3/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	26.3 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1675 · Global SAD(k)=68.638 · Foreground recall 99.86% / Background leak 0.867%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (PNG, RGBA, 4.22 MB, retains 100% pixel area)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	6 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 11.76s (API mode: async_poll; network upload 0.91s / end-to-end 22.93s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

media.io

media.io · Background removal

62/100

Seven-aspect task score

Signed-in free Wondershare accounts export an unwatermarked transparent PNG for 1 credit (99.72% foreground recall), but guest use is blocked, curly hair edges retain background residue, and free-queue server wait was 26.1s.

Tested export 2000 × 2000 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-21
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2000 × 2000 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Subject torso is well preserved (99.72% foreground recall), but outer curly hair strands exhibit visible background residue (mad_band = 0.1365, background leak = 0.290%) (37.6/65).

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1365 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 50.021 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.720% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.290% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Subject torso is well preserved (99.72% foreground recall), but outer curly hair strands exhibit visible background residue (mad_band = 0.1365, background leak = 0.290%) (37.6/65).

Original historical observation

High foreground recall (99.72%) and unwatermarked RGBA PNG delivery, but peripheral curly hair retains visible background fragments (MAD_band = 0.1365, bg_leak = 0.29%) and free-queue server wait was 26.08s.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Existing Wondershare account holders needing occasional unwatermarked cutouts of simple-edge subjects

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2000×2000 (from 2048×2048 PNG via upload confirm modal; 2048×2048 retained on JPEG input)
Watermark observation: No watermark (native RGBA transparent PNG)
Batch & API: Single-image web workspace with one-click handoff to MediaAgent refinement or image-to-video animation
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2000 × 2000
Attached file dimensions: 2000 × 2000 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 26.08s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 26.08s · End-to-end reference: 26.08s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-21 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Requires Wondershare account sign-in (supports email code or Google OAuth)
Manual adjustment: Not verified
Interaction observations: Requires login before accessing the workspace, displays a persistent 50%-off subscription banner and an AI ad promo card above the creation list, and opens an 'Edit Uploaded Image' confirm modal on large PNG uploads (which outputs 2000×2000, whereas JPEG uploads retain 2048×2048); however, clicking the download icon directly saves the transparent PNG without extra paywall popups.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Publicly Listed Multimedia Software Giant AI Flagship (Wondershare, 300624.SZ)
Recorded origin: Shenzhen, China / Vancouver, Canada
Domain history record: Publicly operating online service
Background & reputation assessment: Operated by Wondershare Technology (300624.SZ), a publicly listed multimedia software company with established global presence.
External reputation record: Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Not verified
Engineering & privacy assessment: Submits cloud async jobs via POST vapi.media.io/v1/ai/create/mai_fs and polls POST /v1/ai/result/batch (server_s = 26.08s); workspace explicitly states free users' creations are kept for 7 days, and the page loads Sensors Data, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Media.io membership plans (Free Trial / Standard / Premium monthly and annual); USD · 2026-10-21

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free Trial2026-10-21 ↗

Free

Free 5 signup credits for new accounts (image upscaling costs 2 credits/run, allowing 2 free unwatermarked 2x PNG exports); pricing table also lists 3 daily check-in credits and 1 GB cloud storage.

Standard Monthly2026-10-21 ↗

USD 10.99/month

—

Monthly 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits (up to 100 images or 10 videos/month), watermark-free exports, and 20 GB cloud storage. Rules [1]

Standard Annual2026-10-21 ↗

—

USD 71.88/year

Annual Billed annually at USD 71.88/year (USD 5.99/month equivalent); 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits, watermark-free exports, and 20 GB cloud storage. Rules [2]

Premium Monthly2026-10-21 ↗

USD 19.99/month

—

Monthly 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits (up to 400 images or 40 videos/month), Turbo speed, watermark-free exports, 50 GB cloud storage, and 15% off extra credits. Rules [1]

Premium Annual2026-10-21 ↗

—

USD 119.88/year

Annual Billed annually at USD 119.88/year (USD 9.99/month equivalent); 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits, Turbo speed, watermark-free exports, and 50 GB cloud storage. Rules [2]

5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Automatically renews monthly; cancel anytime

[2] Automatically renews annually; cancel anytime

The official pricing page lists Free Trial (5 free signup credits in the workspace where upscaling costs 2 credits/run, plus 3 daily check-in credits on the pricing table), Standard (USD 10.99/month or billed annually at USD 71.88/year, displayed as USD 5.99/month, with 100 credits/month + 5 daily check-in credits), and Premium (USD 19.99/month or billed annually at USD 119.88/year, displayed as USD 9.99/month, with 400 credits/month + 10 daily check-in credits and 15% off extra credits).

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel auto-renewal anytime; the official pricing page states a 7-day money-back guarantee, and uploaded/generated files are automatically deleted within 7 days.

Media.io official monthly/annual pricing and comparison table ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

New free accounts receive 5 signup credits and can claim 3 free credits daily via the header gift icon; background removal costs 1 credit per image

Generate button clearly labels 'Generate 1' and top header shows remaining credit balance before submission

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 61.8/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Honesty & reputation · 67/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	20 / 35	Requires free Wondershare account sign-in (grants 5 signup credits plus 3 daily free credits claimable via the header gift icon). The generate button explicitly shows 'Generate 1' (1 credit per cutout) and exports an unwatermarked RGBA PNG within free credits, though guest trial without login is blocked.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	18 / 30	Requires login before accessing the workspace, displays a persistent 50%-off subscription banner and an AI ad promo card above the creation list, and opens an 'Edit Uploaded Image' confirm modal on large PNG uploads (which outputs 2000×2000, whereas JPEG uploads retain 2048×2048); however, clicking the download icon directly saves the transparent PNG without extra paywall popups.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18 / 20	Operated by Wondershare Technology (300624.SZ), a publicly listed multimedia software company with established global presence.	Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy	11 / 15	Submits cloud async jobs via POST vapi.media.io/v1/ai/create/mai_fs and polls POST /v1/ai/result/batch (server_s = 26.08s); workspace explicitly states free users' creations are kept for 7 days, and the page loads Sensors Data, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel.	Evidence A →

Capability · 59.6/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	37.6 / 65	On our 2048×2048 ground-truth matte (evaluated on the 2026-10-21 same-run 2000×2000 RGBA PNG export): boundary MAD_band = 0.1365 (19.1/35), global SAD_k = 50.021 (7.7/15), MSE = 0.006244, Grad_err = 0.03018, foreground recall = 99.72%, and background leak = 0.290% (10.8/15). Main portrait torso is preserved, but outer curly hair strands exhibit noticeable background residue and haloing (37.6/65).	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	19 / 20	Clean unwatermarked RGBA PNG export (8/8); canonical 2048×2048 PNG upload exports at 2000×2000 (10,664,626 bytes, 95.37% pixel retention) after the upload crop confirmation dialog, while 2048×2048 JPEG input retains full 2048×2048 (11.0/12).	Evidence A →
Processing speed	3 / 15	2026-10-21 same-run CDP network timing: 26.08s server wait from POST /v1/ai/create/mai_fs (r4) to terminal POST /v1/ai/result/batch (r29) in the free queue (26.08s end-to-end, async_verified) (3.0/15).	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Erase.bg

erase.bg · Background removal

60/100

Seven-aspect task score

Hair quality is good, but the HD signup flow failed to deliver, promotions interrupt the workflow, and prior images remain visible in a shared browser.

Tested export 1536 × 1536 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-15
Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (1536 × 1536 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Fine curls were well retained with low edge error in this test; other subjects are not established by this result.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.0739 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 27.914 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.960% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.036% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Fine curls were well retained with low edge error in this test; other subjects are not established by this result.

Original historical observation

Underlying segmentation model is outstanding (mad_band=0.0748, SAD(k)=27.9, #2 in raw hair edge accuracy), which makes its aggressive cross-product redirect dark pattern all the more unfortunate.

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Users who strictly use the guest no-login button for 1536×1536 exports and ignore the HD sign-up prompt

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

1536 × 1536 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 1536 × 1536 · PNG · No watermark in test
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 1536×1536 guest export (75% of input dimension; 'Sign up & Download HD 2048×2048' button redirected to console.pixelbin.io without delivering the image)
Watermark observation: None
Batch & API: Requires switching to PixelBin console for batch & API workflows
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 1536 × 1536
Attached file dimensions: 1536 × 1536 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 30.64s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 8.3s · End-to-end reference: 30.64s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-15 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: No login in this test
Sign-in methods: No login required for 1536×1536 export; HD button prompts Google / GitHub / Email login
Manual adjustment: Basic background color replacement on Erase.bg; no brush tool
Interaction observations: Clicking the free download triggers two consecutive overlay modals (sign-up prompt + PostHog PixelBin survey popup), and the HD sign-up flow redirects across products.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Fynd / PixelBin, Reliance-backed) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Fynd / PixelBin, Reliance-backed)
Recorded origin: Mumbai, India
Domain history record: Launched 2021
Background & reputation assessment: Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Fynd / PixelBin, backed by Reliance Industries, Mumbai, India).
External reputation record: Built by Indian retail-tech giant Fynd with an excellent segmentation model, but heavily penalized by our 60.0 hard cap due to unfulfilled HD sign-up redirect to PixelBin.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: PostHog · Google Analytics
Engineering & privacy assessment: Supports HTTPS, but in guest mode the page still displayed previous session upload history from the same browser profile.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Current purchase cards on the Chinese pricing page; dollar pricing · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Signup allowance2026-10-20 ↗

Free trial

Trial

Trial 3 credits / 3 HD downloads after signup

10 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 6 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 10 removals; 1 credit each Rules [1]

100 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 12 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 100 removals; 1 credit each Rules [1]

1000 credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 50 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1000 removals; 1 credit each Rules [1]

Enterprise2026-10-20 ↗

Contact sales

Quoted

Quoted Custom quote

5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Valid for 1 year; non-refundable

The conflict persists on recheck: purchase cards offer only 10/100/1,000-credit one-time packs, while the FAQ claims unlimited Pro at $15/month or $5/month billed annually without a matching subscription purchase option. These subscriptions are not marked purchasable. Signup grants 3 HD downloads; each removal costs 1 credit; purchased credits expire after one year and are nonrefundable.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Current packs are non-refundable. FAQ subscription cancellation text may describe legacy plans.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Current purchase cards and FAQ conflict recheck ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Guest tier exports at 75% dimension (1536×1536); registering a PixelBin account grants 3 credits on console.pixelbin.io

1536×1536 downscaling and cross-product redirect to PixelBin are not disclosed before clicking

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 60/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Weighted score 81.6 · Final score after review 60
Tested (2026-10-15 Pass 2): Clicking 'Sign up & Download HD (2048×2048)' and completing Google OAuth registration did not deliver the 2048×2048 download; instead, it redirected to a separate product (console.pixelbin.io general editor with 3 credits) while losing the processed Erase.bg image. Human review confirmed and applied the 60.0 hard cap.

Honesty & reputation · 63/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	25 / 40	Guest download silently scales 2048×2048 input to 1536×1536 (75% dimension) without stating pixel dimensions on the button; clicking 'Sign up & Download HD (2048×2048)' and completing Google OAuth redirected to console.pixelbin.io instead of downloading the HD image.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	6 / 20	Clicking the free download triggers two consecutive overlay modals (sign-up prompt + PostHog PixelBin survey popup), and the HD sign-up flow redirects across products.	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	21 / 25	Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Fynd / PixelBin, backed by Reliance Industries, Mumbai, India).	Evidence C →
Engineering & privacy	11 / 15	Supports HTTPS, but in guest mode the page still displayed previous session upload history from the same browser profile.	Evidence A →

Capability · 89.6/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	59.6 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.0739 · Global SAD(k)=27.914 · Foreground recall 99.96% / Background leak 0.036%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 1536×1536 guest export (75% of input dimension; 'Sign up & Download HD 2048×2048' button redirected to console.pixelbin.io without delivering the image)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	10 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 8.3s (API mode: async; network upload 15.61s / end-to-end 30.64s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

inPixio

inpixio.com · Background removal

60/100

Seven-aspect task score

The preview retains the subject, but free and HD restrictions are disclosed late; repeated dialogs, account gating and a watermarked preview hinder export.

Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-16
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Verified native export & same-run screenshots

Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗ Entry & rules ↗Result screen ↗Download & limits ↗

Use this capability ↗Tool profile →Full report →

Task quality

Strong subject retention and a quick observed response; translucent merging remains around the outer curls.

Detailed facts & historical record

Measured fixture results

Edge error MAD: 0.1177 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 57.403 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.700% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.024% (Lower is better)

Fixture findings

Strong subject retention and a quick observed response; translucent merging remains around the outer curls.

Original historical observation

Backend API (api-online.inpixio.com/v3/photo/removebg) is fast (2.02s) and generates a 2048×2048 mask (99.70% foreground recall), but outer frizzy hair strands exhibit noticeable semi-transparent webbing (mad_band=0.1177, SAD(k)=57.40).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Existing subscribers of Avanquest / inPixio Photo Studio desktop and web plans

Result & output evidence

Open native output ↗

Open result screenshot

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record

Recorded export specifications: 2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record
Historical specification note · not an official maximum: 2048×2048 (web app supports up to 2048px, but free tier stamps an 'inPixio' watermark and blocks saving/downloading without account registration & subscription)
Watermark observation: Forced dark-pill '▶ inPixio' logo watermark in bottom-right corner (verified in 02_result.png)
Batch & API: Single image on web (FAQ notes 30-image batch is mobile-app only)
Recorded free-tier dimensions: 2048 × 2048
Attached file dimensions: 2048 × 2048 · PNG

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 23s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record

Timing observation: Network-observed server wait: 2.02s · End-to-end reference: 23s
Date & fixture: 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
Repeated tests & reliability: No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Detailed facts & historical record

Account requirements: Account required in this test
Sign-in methods: Guest download is completely blocked ('Without creating a free account, you will not be able to save or download your image')
Manual adjustment: Right panel includes Restore Background AI, Magic Eraser AI, Shadows, and Outline tools
Interaction observations: Redirects from www.inpixio.com to online.inpixio.com, stamps a dark '▶ inPixio' watermark in the bottom-right corner, and when clicking 'Download image' pops up a hard barrier: 'Without creating a free account, you will not be able to save or download your image.'

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Avanquest Software SAS (Claranova SE, Paris, France) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record

Service lifecycle notice: Not verified
Operator: Avanquest Software SAS (Claranova SE, Paris, France)
Recorded origin: Paris, France
Domain history record: 10+ year desktop & web brand
Background & reputation assessment: Avanquest Software SAS (Paris, France, subsidiary of Claranova SE; long-standing consumer software publisher whose aggressive free-to-paid conversion funnels draw mixed user reviews).
External reputation record: Legacy consumer photo software publisher relying heavily on try-before-paywall web funnels.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record

Processing location: Uploaded for cloud processing
Third-party tracking record: Google Tag Manager · Cloud.inpixio.com Analytics · CookieYes
Engineering & privacy assessment: Synchronously returns a 2048×2048 matte via api-online.inpixio.com/v3/photo/removebg in 2.02s server time; FAQ states uploaded images are processed without data retention.
Retention statement: Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Current official purchase-page free, monthly, annual and all five credit packs · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date

Monthly / one-time

Annual bill / period

Quota & limits

Free2026-10-20 ↗

Free

Free Current purchase page: 50 AI credits/month, 5 HD downloads/month, no watermark

Feature FAQ still says free users cannot save or download HD results, conflicting with the purchase page

Pro2026-10-20 ↗

USD 8.95/month

USD 69.95/year

Monthly 100 AI credits/month; 100 HD downloads/month

No watermark; web and desktop; all features

Annual 100 AI credits/month; 100 HD downloads/month

No watermark; web and desktop; all features

Ultimate2026-10-20 ↗

USD 12.95/month

USD 89.95/year

Monthly 250 AI credits/month; unlimited HD downloads

No watermark; web and desktop; all features

Annual 250 AI credits/month; unlimited HD downloads

No watermark; web and desktop; all features

200 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 9.95 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 200 general AI credits; applicability to removal is unspecified Rules [1]

500 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 22.95 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 500 general AI credits; applicability to removal is unspecified Rules [1]

1000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 43.95 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 1000 general AI credits; applicability to removal is unspecified Rules [1]

2000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 79.95 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 2000 general AI credits; applicability to removal is unspecified Rules [1]

5000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗

USD 149.95 · one-time payment

Usage / one-time

Usage / one-time 5000 general AI credits; applicability to removal is unspecified Rules [1]

10 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] No expiry

The recheck preserves a conflict: official purchase cards list 5 free HD downloads/month without a watermark, while the feature FAQ says free users cannot save or download HD. Free HD availability is therefore not guaranteed. AI credits cover AI backgrounds/generation, not established removal counts. Purchase cards state a 30-day money-back guarantee, subject to refund eligibility terms.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

The page allows cancellation/plan changes anytime and advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee, subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Feature FAQ statement about free HD ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Plan comparison reached through official purchase entry ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Top bar displays '0 — GET FREE AI CREDITS'; watermark-free HD saving requires an inPixio subscription

Disclosed only after upload and clicking 'Download image' via a blocking modal

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 60/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1

Weighted score 64.2 · Final score after review 60
Hero headline advertises 'Free & Instant' while hiding in a collapsed bottom FAQ that free users cannot save or download HD results without subscribing; real-machine test confirms a forced '▶ inPixio' watermark and a mandatory account registration wall upon clicking 'Download image'. Human review confirmed and applied the 60.0 hard cap.

Honesty & reputation · 37/100 · 30%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Pricing transparency	0 / 40	Landing page title proclaims 'Image Background Remover - Free & Instant' while burying in a collapsed bottom FAQ that 'you won't be able to save your work or download the final result in HD quality... only available once you subscribe'; in practice it stamps an '▶ inPixio' watermark on the preview and blocks guest download.	Evidence A →
Interaction restraint	8 / 20	Redirects from www.inpixio.com to online.inpixio.com, stamps a dark '▶ inPixio' watermark in the bottom-right corner, and when clicking 'Download image' pops up a hard barrier: 'Without creating a free account, you will not be able to save or download your image.'	Evidence A →
Background & reputation	18 / 25	Avanquest Software SAS (Paris, France, subsidiary of Claranova SE; long-standing consumer software publisher whose aggressive free-to-paid conversion funnels draw mixed user reviews).	Evidence B →
Engineering & privacy	11 / 15	Synchronously returns a 2048×2048 matte via api-online.inpixio.com/v3/photo/removebg in 2.02s server time; FAQ states uploaded images are processed without data retention.	Evidence A →

Capability · 75.8/100 · 70%

Criterion	Score	Rationale	Basis
Task quality	42.8 / 65	Transition band error mad_band=0.1177 · Global SAD(k)=57.403 · Foreground recall 99.70% / Background leak 0.024%	Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications	20 / 20	True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (web app supports up to 2048px, but free tier stamps an 'inPixio' watermark and blocks saving/downloading without account registration & subscription)	Evidence A →
Processing speed	13 / 15	Network-observed server wait: 2.02s (API mode: sync; network upload 19.46s / end-to-end 23s shown for reference only, never penalized)	Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

Tested tools withheld from Background removal ranking (1)

Factual blocker log · Unscored

These tools were tested using the same benchmark fixture for this topic, but hit a hard free-tier paywall / zero quota (B1) or backend error / missing standalone web entry (B2) before producing a verifiable free native export. They are listed here for transparency without speculative scores.

Vectr (vectr.com) B1 · Hard paywall / 0 free export quota

Tested on 2026-10-30 using benchmark fixture anchor_bgremove_v1: blocked by a free-tier paywall, credit gate, or backend error before native file export. Withheld from scoring and ranking under the report contract.

Tested on: 2026-10-30 · View product profile & pricing baseline →

Background removal selection FAQ

Which background removal tools work without login or watermarks?

Out of 40 assessed tools, 26 exported watermark-free files without requiring an account on their test dates, led by canva.com (95/100, 2026-10-31), Pixelcut (91/100, 2026-10-16), remove.bg (89/100, 2026-10-15). Use the "Quick guest use" preset above to filter all 26 options.

Which background removal tool scored highest on task quality and overall performance?

By overall task score, canva.com ranks first (95/100, tested 2026-10-31); by task quality score alone, Pixelcut leads (61/100), while everytool4u.com recorded the fastest server wait (0s).

How should I choose between one-off guest use and commercial plans for background removal?

For a one-off file, start with the 26 guest watermark-free tools or pay-as-you-go credit packs to avoid recurring subscriptions. For team or client work, use the "Verified commercial plan" preset to inspect the 1 tools with sourced commercial rights (21 also verified full original-size export in test).

What do these results cover?

Historical records cover specific fixtures and test paths. Reports show samples, dates, native files and limitations.

How are tools evaluated?

Evaluation covers quality, exports, speed, pricing, interaction, background and privacy. Scores and reasons are available in each report.

Background removal tools compared

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Honesty & reputation · 99/100 · 30%

Capability · 93.8/100 · 70%

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Honesty & reputation · 86/100 · 30%

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Honesty & reputation · 83/100 · 30%

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Honesty & reputation · 86/100 · 30%

Capability · 90.5/100 · 70%

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Honesty & reputation · 93/100 · 30%

Capability · 85.8/100 · 70%

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Honesty & reputation · 93/100 · 30%

Capability · 85.3/100 · 70%

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Honesty & reputation · 88/100 · 30%

Capability · 85.5/100 · 70%

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Honesty & reputation · 94/100 · 30%

Capability · 82.4/100 · 70%

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