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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | Leonardo.Ai | DeWatermark | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | 86/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 76/100 1280 × 1280 · PNG | Active task |
| Image upscaling | 78/100 1024×1024 (2.0x · Unwatermarked high-quality JPG · 271.9 KB) · Historical description; output not attached | 81/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | |
| Object removal | 88/100 2048×2048 (Native full-resolution watermark-free PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | 74/100 1280 × 1280 · PNG | |
| Image generation | 88/100 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG, 147.5KB, 100% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Leonardo.Ai (Remove Background) 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 | DeWatermark Background Remover 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 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Web individual and default three-seat team plans; excludes API · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits 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] 10 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 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 recordSelf-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 ↗ | 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 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] 18 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 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 recordNo 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 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 150 free daily tokens; each 25MP full-resolution background removal costs 40 tokens (3 free full-res cutouts/day) | Free anonymous 1280×1280 RGBA PNG export; 2048×2048 HD export requires Pro |
| Cancellation & refunds | Self-serve cancellation in account settings | No automatic renewal; the FAQ states no refund policy, with support available for payment issues. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Remove Background dialog transparently lists resolution tiers (25MP/50MP) and 40-token cost before execution | Explicitly labels 1280x1280px vs HD 2048x2048px on the export buttons |
| Task quality | ||
| 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) | 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 | Fine curls were well retained with semi-transparency enabled; the result is specific to this mode and fixture. | This test exported a free 1280px image without a watermark; a translucent halo remains around the hair. |
| 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. | 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 | Creators needing ultra-high curly hair recall (99.87%) and direct integration with Canva Magic Layers or AI generation workflows | Users already using DeWatermark who need a quick no-login 1280×1280 transparent cutout |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 1280 × 1280 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (100% native RGBA PNG, supports up to 25MP/50MP) | 1280 × 1280 (Unwatermarked transparent PNG) |
| Watermark observation | No Watermark | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Sequential uploads in Library | Supports API integration and cross-tool workflow |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 1280 × 1280 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 1280 × 1280 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 7.5s · End-to-end reference: 9s | Network-observed server wait: 6.5s · End-to-end reference: 8.1s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Account required in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Free login via Google, Apple, Microsoft, or Email | No login required; optional email/Google login |
| Manual adjustment | Can open directly in Canvas Editor or Canva Magic Layers | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Clean configuration dialog with Resolution (25MP/50MP), Shadow (None/Drop/3D), Background (Transparent/Color/Image), and Semi-transparency toggles. | Allows instant anonymous download of the 1280×1280 unwatermarked RGBA PNG and built-in background color/image replacement. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Canva Group) | XTeam (DeWatermark.ai) |
| Recorded origin | Sydney, Australia | Global AI Vision Team (XTeam) |
| Domain history record | 2022–Present | 2023–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. | Operated by XTeam (DeWatermark.ai) alongside its flagship watermark remover and photo enhancer. |
| External reputation record | Flagship generative AI suite deeply integrated with Canva. | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist. | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Natively supports 25MP–50MP cutouts without client-side pre-downscaling, returning an exact 2048×2048 RGBA PNG. | 60-minute automatic cloud file deletion policy; no silent browser pre-downscale. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Claims deletion within 60 minutes; deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation 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). | 27 / 35 Clearly displays 'Download 1280x1280px' (free) next to 'Download HD 2048x2048px' (Pro) immediately after cutout completion (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). |
| Interaction restraint | 19 / 20 Clean configuration dialog with Resolution (25MP/50MP), Shadow (None/Drop/3D), Background (Transparent/Color/Image), and Semi-transparency toggles. | 25 / 30 Allows instant anonymous download of the 1280×1280 unwatermarked RGBA PNG and built-in background color/image replacement. |
| 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. | 17.5 / 20 Operated by XTeam (DeWatermark.ai) alongside its flagship watermark remover and photo enhancer. |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Natively supports 25MP–50MP cutouts without client-side pre-downscaling, returning an exact 2048×2048 RGBA PNG. | 12.5 / 15 60-minute automatic cloud file deletion policy; no silent browser pre-downscale. |
| Task quality | 53 / 65 Transition band error mad_band=0.164 · Global SAD(k)=25.541 · Foreground recall 99.87% / Background leak 0.410% | 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). |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (100% native RGBA PNG, supports up to 25MP/50MP) | 15 / 20 Free tier exports 1280×1280 unwatermarked 8-bit Alpha RGBA PNG (15.0/20). |
| 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) | |
