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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | photopea.com | Removal.AI | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | 93/100 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | 82/100 600 × 600 · PNG | Active task |
| Image compression | 94/100 JPEG · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image vectorization | 99/100 SVG · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Photopea AI Background Remover Background removal 93/100 Seven-aspect task score Benchmark browser-native image suite powered by WebAssembly, delivering free signup-free 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent PNGs; watching a 30s rewarded ad unlocks exceptional curly hair matting precision (99.7% recall). Tested export 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-11-03 | 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 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Photopea Free and Premium pass structure · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free 100% complete feature access, unlimited local client-side exports, 0.5 GB PeaDrive, ad-supported PSD/AI/XD/PDF editing, AI background removal, adjustment layers, bitmap vectorizer Premium Single User (30 Days)2026-10-30 ↗ EUR 8/month — Monthly Single user 30 days ad-free, 5 GB PeaDrive, 3,000 AI credits, 2x history steps No ads, one-time payment with no auto-renewal, reverts to free on expiry Premium Single User (365 Days)2026-10-30 ↗ — EUR 50/year Annual Single user 365 days ad-free (€4.17/mo equiv), 5 GB PeaDrive, 3,000 monthly AI credits Full-year ad-free experience, one-time payment without recurring billing 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier grants 100% feature access with ads; Premium passes are one-time non-recurring purchases (€8/30d, €15/90d, €50/365d) returning to free upon expiry. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Photopea Official Premium Pricing Modal ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ | Public web packs, monthly and high-volume options (dollar pricing) · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits 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. Packs are labelled Lifetime but explicitly expire after 3 years. The stated validity limits apply. Cancellation, sources & verification recordPage 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 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free users watch a single rewarded video ad to complete full-resolution AI export | Unlimited guest 600×600 previews; new registered accounts receive 1 free High-Quality credit |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Page advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and flexible changes/cancellation; eligibility is subject to terms. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Explicitly informs user of ad requirement upon clicking Remove BG | Disclosed directly on the result page download buttons before clicking |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Edge error MAD: 0.112 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 44.707 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.740% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.026% (Lower is better) | 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 | Outstanding 2048px curly hair matting precision with 99.74% foreground recall and only 0.026% background leak, directly generating editable layer masks. | Good hair transitions and little residue in this test; timing and quality cover only the recorded run. |
| Original historical observation | Photopea exports full 2048×2048 transparent PNG client-side with outstanding hair preservation (fg_recall = 99.74%, bg_leak = 0.026%), generating an editable layer mask. | 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 | Designers and power users needing free 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent PNG exports with advanced in-browser layer editing | Users wanting low-cost pay-as-you-go credits ($1.89 for 3 images) or 600×600 guest previews |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims. | 600 × 600 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) | 2048×2048 (Paid/Credit unlocks full 2048×2048; free guest preview exports 600×600) |
| Watermark observation | Completely watermark-free | None (free tier is gated by 600×600 preview resolution) |
| Batch & API | Full keyboard shortcuts, PSD/AI import/export, action scripts, and blend modes | Desktop bulk remover app & API available |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | 600 × 600 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | 600 × 600 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Recorded local processing time: 15s · End-to-end reference: 50s | Network-observed server wait: 8.55s · End-to-end reference: 11.91s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-03 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-15 · 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 | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Completely usable without login | No login required for 600×600 preview; High Quality (2048×2048) requires login and 1 Credit |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Built-in online photo editor with erase/restore brush and background templates |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | No login required for 600×600 preview download; minor promotional banner on result page. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Ivan Kutskir (Photopea) | Removal.AI ( Grafika / Removal AI Team ) |
| Recorded origin | Czech Republic | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam / Singapore |
| Domain history record | 2013–present | Launched 2020 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Removal.AI (Vietnam / Singapore visual AI team, launched 2020), well-known remove.bg alternative. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Praised for consumer-friendly small credit packs ($1.89 for 3 credits valid for 3 years) without forcing monthly subscriptions. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | On-device processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google AdSense · Google Analytics | Google Analytics · Facebook Pixel |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Standard multipart upload over HTTPS; server processing took 8.55s. |
| Retention statement | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified | Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation 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. | |
| Interaction restraint | 16 / 20 No login required for 600×600 preview download; minor promotional banner on result page. | |
| Background & reputation | 21 / 25 Removal.AI (Vietnam / Singapore visual AI team, launched 2020), well-known remove.bg alternative. | |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Task quality | 58.5 / 65 Transition band error mad_band=0.112 · Global SAD(k)=44.707 · Foreground recall 99.74% / Background leak 0.026% | 53.8 / 65 Transition band error mad_band=0.0846 · Global SAD(k)=41.816 · Foreground recall 99.76% / Background leak 0.013% |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) | 20 / 20 True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Paid/Credit unlocks full 2048×2048; free guest preview exports 600×600) |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 15s (API mode: client_wasm_neural_matting; network upload 0s / end-to-end 50s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 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) |
