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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | PicWish | Hama | 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 | 74/100 720×720 (SD Unwatermarked JPEG) · 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 | Hama (AI Object & People Eraser) Object removal 74/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free removal and download give natural blending; free output drops to 720px, while fullscreen and floating ads interfere with the canvas. Tested export 720×720 (SD Unwatermarked JPEG) · 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 ↗ | Hama web AI object remover (excludes custom API) · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Guest Free (720p)2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Unlimited object removal without login; export resolution capped at 720px (unwatermarked). Hama PRO (Free HD with login)2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Official FAQ states that logging in for free unlocks high-resolution image downloads in Hama PRO. 2 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official FAQ ("How much does it cost?") explicitly states that Hama is free, and users only need to log in to download high-resolution images in Hama PRO. Guests can export unlimited 720px unwatermarked images without login, and logging in unlocks Hama PRO (HD) for free. Cancellation, sources & verification recordWeb access (including login-unlocked HD) is free with no subscription charges. Hama official page and FAQ (pricing statement) ↗ · 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 guest usage at 720px standard resolution without watermarks |
| Cancellation & refunds | Cancel under My Orders; request refunds through official support, eligibility not separately verified. | Web access (including login-unlocked HD) is free with no subscription charges. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Workspace clearly distinguishes free Manual Removal from flame-badged credit features, and the preview footer explicitly notes watermark-free download | Top banner promotes 'Try hama PRO (HD)', though the exact 720px cap is only evident upon inspecting the downloaded file |
| 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. | Supports marking multiple areas; reconstruction looked natural, but free output was 720px and the page had ads. |
| 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. | Hama.app lets users brush all 3 signs at once and submit a single /api/hama-inpainting job (8.78s), blending bookshelf and wood-grain backgrounds naturally; its main limitations are the 720×720 free resolution cap and third-party Google AdSense overlays. |
| 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 | Quick social media or small web graphics where 720px unwatermarked output without login is sufficient |
| 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 (SD Unwatermarked JPEG) · 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 (SD Unwatermarked JPEG) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free (preview states "No watermark after download"; exported 2048×2048 PNG is clean) | None (100% watermark-free) |
| Batch & API | Supports Brush / Rectangle / Lasso / Eraser selection, up to 50-image batch queue, and commercial API | Offers Hama API and keyboard shortcuts (⌘+B Brush, ⌘+Enter Erase, ⌘+Z Undo) |
| 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: 8.78s · End-to-end reference: 9.38s |
| 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 for 720px tier; email login available for PRO |
| Manual adjustment | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Completes the full workflow without registration, but embeds Google AdSense floating overlays and shopping anchor banners (see bottom-right of 02_workspace.png) that can intercept upload clicks. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Wangxu Technology (HK) Co., Ltd. (Apowersoft / PicWish) | Hama.app |
| Recorded origin | Hong Kong / Shenzhen, China | Independent AI Vision Tool Team |
| Domain history record | 2021–Present | 2021–Present (Early web-based LaMa inpainting application) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Established web-based AI object eraser (Hama.app) launched in 2021, widely used for quick watermark and object removal. |
| 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 | Resizes the canvas to 720×720 on the client before submitting to /api/hama-inpainting (8.78s cloud inference), reducing upload size at the cost of 2K high-frequency detail. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 24 / 35 Allows guests to upload, brush, and click Finish -> Download for an unwatermarked image without login (01_landing.png, 03_download.png), but downscales the 2048×2048 original to a 720×720 JPEG on the free tier (HD requires Hama PRO). | |
| Interaction restraint | 21 / 30 Completes the full workflow without registration, but embeds Google AdSense floating overlays and shopping anchor banners (see bottom-right of 02_workspace.png) that can intercept upload clicks. | |
| Background & reputation | 16 / 20 Established web-based AI object eraser (Hama.app) launched in 2021, widely used for quick watermark and object removal. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 12 / 15 Resizes the canvas to 720×720 on the client before submitting to /api/hama-inpainting (8.78s cloud inference), reducing upload size at the cost of 2K high-frequency detail. | |
| Task quality | 51 / 65 Inpainted Region PSNR vs 2048px GT: 13.2 dB · Inpainted SSIM: 0.9578 · Unmasked Background Preservation PSNR: 47.08 dB | 51.5 / 65 Masked GT Reconstruction (22.5/30: structural PSNR=15.12dB · SSIM=0.4002) · Unmasked Fidelity (16.5/20: unmasked_psnr=25.16dB, limited by 720px downscaling) · Texture Continuity (12.5/15: coherent bookshelf and wood-grain blending) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 2048×2048 (100% native resolution watermark-free PNG export) | 11 / 20 Exports a free 720×720 unwatermarked JPEG without login, reducing linear resolution by 64.8% from 2048×2048 (11/20) |
| 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) | 12 / 15 CDP measured 8.78s pure cloud inference across /api/hama-inpainting for all 3 zones simultaneously |
