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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | PicWish | Cleanup.pictures | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | 83/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 73/100 JPEG · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 82/100 1280×1280 (2.5x free unwatermarked) / 2048×2048 (4.0x preview carries bottom notice watermark) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | 84/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 80/100 720×720 (No Watermark PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | Active task |
| Image generation | 85/100 JPEG · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Photo restoration | 56/100 JPEG · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | PicWish (Remove Unwanted Object) Object removal 84/100 Seven-aspect task score With a signed-in free account (even at 0 credits), Manual Removal with Generative Fill off finishes in ~2.2s and exports a native 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG with near-lossless unmasked quality, though large occluded areas receive smooth blurred fills. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-22 | Cleanup.pictures (Clipdrop / Jasper) Object removal 80/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free brush editing is simple with upfront size disclosure; signs were removed cleanly, but free output is only 720px and HD needs Pro. Tested export 720×720 (No Watermark PNG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | 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 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] 13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 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 recordCancel 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 ↗ | Cleanup.pictures web and cross-platform plans (Free / Pro / ClipDrop Pro / API); USD · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Unlimited images without login; export resolution limited to 720p (unwatermarked). Pro Monthly2026-10-21 ↗ USD 5/month — Monthly Unlimited images, unlimited resolution, and high-quality refiner across desktop and mobile (1 user). Pro Annual2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 36/year Annual Billed annually at USD 36/year (USD 3/month equivalent); unlimited images, unlimited resolution, and high-quality refiner. ClipDrop Pro (Cross-sell bundle card)2026-10-21 ↗ Monthly price not verified — Monthly Multi-tool suite including Cleanup, Remove background, Replace background, Uncrop, and Generative fill. Card only displays "11 starting from" and redirects to clipdrop.co/pricing; full monthly/annual checkout breakdown is not listed on this page. 5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official pricing section and FAQ explicitly state Free (USD 0, unlimited images capped at 720p) and Cleanup Pro (USD 5/month or USD 36/year, equivalent to USD 3/month, with unlimited resolution and images). The page also displays a "ClipDrop Pro · 11 starting from" cross-sell card without full billing-period details on this page (see clipdrop.co for standalone ClipDrop pricing), so ClipDrop Pro is marked unverified with partial coverage. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordManage, pause, or cancel anytime in the "manage subscription" section. Refunds after activation are granted only in rare cases such as technical difficulties or platform incompatibilities (full within 14 days, prorated thereafter). Cleanup.pictures official pricing and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Even with 0 credits remaining, signed-in free accounts can run standard Manual Removal (Generative Fill off) and export HD Quality 2048×2048 PNGs; enabling Generative Fill or Auto Removal / Detect Text requires credits | Unlimited free no-login brushing and 720p watermark-free PNG exports |
| Cancellation & refunds | Cancel under My Orders; request refunds through official support, eligibility not separately verified. | Manage, pause, or cancel anytime in the "manage subscription" section. Refunds after activation are granted only in rare cases such as technical difficulties or platform incompatibilities (full within 14 days, prorated thereafter). |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Workspace clearly distinguishes free Manual Removal from flame-badged credit features, and the preview footer explicitly notes watermark-free download | Disclosed upfront upon file selection (comparing 720×720 SD vs 2048×2048 HD) |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fixture findings | Rectangle selection removes all three high-contrast signs 100% with near-lossless unmasked preservation, while the free standard model fills large sign boxes with smooth blur rather than generating book spines. | Removed signs promptly after brushing in this test; free output was reduced to 720px. |
| Original historical observation | Standard Manual Removal (Generative Fill off) removes all three signs in just 2.17s and exports a free 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG with 47.08 dB unmasked fidelity; however, the basic non-generative algorithm leaves smooth blurred patches over large sign areas where complex background synthesis would require paid Generative Fill. | Cleanup.pictures’ signature release-to-erase workflow removes each sign in ~3.3s with clean background continuation; its only limitation is the upfront 720×720 SD resolution cap on the free tier. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users who want zero-credit, fast removal of small-to-medium blemishes or watermarks while preserving 100% lossless 2048×2048 unmasked image quality | Casual users who want frictionless, unlimited, release-to-erase cleanup for social/web images where 720p suffices |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 720×720 (No Watermark 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 (100% native resolution watermark-free PNG export) | 720×720 (No Watermark PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free (preview states "No watermark after download"; exported 2048×2048 PNG is clean) | 100% Watermark-Free |
| Batch & API | Supports Brush / Rectangle / Lasso / Eraser selection, up to 50-image batch queue, and commercial API | Supports iterative multi-stroke brushing and Clipdrop API integration |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 2.17s · End-to-end reference: 2.17s | Network-observed server wait: 3.33s · End-to-end reference: 10s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-22 · anchor_inpaint_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-16 · anchor_inpaint_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 | Supports guest upload into the workspace; signing in with a free Google / Apple / Email account unlocks 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG export | No login required; Pro subscribers can sign in via Email/Google |
| Manual adjustment | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Focused single-page canvas: drag-and-drop to upload, release mouse to erase, toggle original preview, and click Download for an unwatermarked PNG (03_download.png). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Wangxu Technology (HK) Co., Ltd. (Apowersoft / PicWish) | Init ML / Clipdrop (Jasper AI Inc.) |
| Recorded origin | Hong Kong / Shenzhen, China | Paris, France / San Francisco, USA |
| Domain history record | 2021–Present | 2021–Present |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Built by Paris-based Init ML (the founding team behind Clipdrop, later acquired by Stability AI and Jasper AI). |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Calls Google Cloud Functions (cleanup_proxy) to run LaMa/generative inpainting in 3.33s per stroke (10.0s total across 3 strokes). |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 29 / 35 Immediately upon uploading the 2048×2048 original, an upfront resolution modal (04_sd_downscale_modal.png) transparently discloses that the free tier processes at 720×720 SD with free unwatermarked export while 2048×2048 HD requires Pro—zero post-interaction ambush. | |
| Interaction restraint | 27 / 30 Focused single-page canvas: drag-and-drop to upload, release mouse to erase, toggle original preview, and click Download for an unwatermarked PNG (03_download.png). | |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 Built by Paris-based Init ML (the founding team behind Clipdrop, later acquired by Stability AI and Jasper AI). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Calls Google Cloud Functions (cleanup_proxy) to run LaMa/generative inpainting in 3.33s per stroke (10.0s total across 3 strokes). | |
| Task quality | 51 / 65 Inpainted Region PSNR vs 2048px GT: 13.2 dB · Inpainted SSIM: 0.9578 · Unmasked Background Preservation PSNR: 47.08 dB | 50 / 65 Occluded Region GT Restoration (23.5/30: structural PSNR=15.63dB · SSIM=0.4317) · Unmasked Preservation (15.5/20: unmasked_psnr=23.94dB, capped by 720px SD downscaling) · Texture Coherence & Zero Ghosting (11.0/15: all 3 signs 100% erased with clean edges) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 2048×2048 (100% native resolution watermark-free PNG export) | 13 / 20 Free no-login 720×720 watermark-free PNG export (13/20) with upfront client pre-downscale disclosure |
| Processing speed | 13.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 2.17s (API mode: async_verified; end-to-end 2.17s shown for reference only, never penalized) | |
