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| Background removal | 83/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 83/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| Image compression | Not tested in topic | 92/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 96/100 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Full Resolution) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | 90/100 1600 × 1600 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Playground AI (Background Removal) Background removal 83/100 Seven-aspect task score Playground (Playground AI Inc.) provides 3 login-free full-size background removals. Cloud GPU inference completed in 13.87s, exporting an unwatermarked 2048x2048 transparent PNG (5.0 MB) with 99.99% foreground recall and only 0.24% background residue with zero downscaling. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-03 | iLoveIMG (Remove Background) 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 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Playground web AI image generation and design subscriptions · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Tier2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free Up to 10 images every 3 hours; 3 monthly generations across advanced models Access to text-to-image and canvas editing with worldwide royalty-free commercial license；Slower generation during peak hours; waiting period after limits are reached；Permanently free, no renewal；Perpetual access Pro Monthly2026-11-01 ↗ USD 15/month — Monthly Up to 75 images every 3 hours; 150 monthly credits across advanced models Unlimited premium templates, upscaling and background removal included, up to 2K (2048x2048) editing, commercial use；150 monthly credits for advanced models；Auto-renews monthly; cancel anytime Rules [1]Pro Annual2026-11-01 ↗ — USD 144/year Annual Up to 75 images every 3 hours, 150 monthly credits, billed as $144/year ($12/mo equivalent) Full Pro features, upscaling, background removal, and 2K resolution editing；Prepaid annually at $144 Rules [2] [3]Pro Plus Monthly2026-11-01 ↗ USD 45/month — Monthly Unlimited image generations without caps, 1,000 monthly credits across all models Unlimited upscaling and background removal, up to 4K (3840x2160) editing, priority support, and API access；1,000 monthly credits for advanced models；Auto-renews monthly Rules [1]Pro Plus Annual2026-11-01 ↗ — USD 432/year Annual Unlimited generations, 1,000 monthly credits, billed as $432/year ($36/mo equivalent) Full Pro Plus features, 4K super-resolution upscaling, and unlimited background removal；Prepaid annually at $432 Rules [2] [3]5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Offers a permanent free tier with commercial rights alongside Pro and Pro Plus subscriptions; annual plans receive a 20% discount with exact annual billed totals explicitly listed. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Playground AI Official Pricing and Plans ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ | 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 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 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 recordUpgrade, 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 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 3 free full-size removals for anonymous guests; free accounts receive 10 generations every 3 hours with commercial use | Free no-login batch background removal and 2048×2048 full-res PNG export; Premium unlocks larger batches and ad-free workspace |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Upgrade, downgrade or cancel in account settings; refund terms not separately verified. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Upfront on the upload interface with the 'Remove background 3 left' tag | Clear upfront interface with zero surprise paywalls |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Edge error MAD: 0.0953 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 35.236 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.990% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.239% (Lower is better) | 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 | On the 2048x2048 anchor_bgremove_v1 fixture, Playground achieved solid metrics: boundary error mad_band=0.0953, global SAD(k)=35.24, foreground recall 99.99%, and background leakage 0.239%, delivering a full-resolution 5.0 MB transparent PNG. | Strong subject and curl retention with a smaller output file in this test; other scenes need separate checks. |
| Original historical observation | On the 2048x2048 anchor_bgremove_v1 fixture, Playground delivered solid results: foreground hair and garment contours remained intact (fg_recall 99.99%) with only 0.239% background leakage, exporting a full 5.0 MB transparent PNG. | 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 | Designers and e-commerce creators needing login-free 2048px ultra-high-resolution cutouts with high hair and garment fidelity | Everyday users and e-commerce sellers seeking a zero-login, zero-gimmick 2048×2048 transparent PNG cutout |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (Direct export of 5.0 MB unwatermarked transparent PNG at original resolution) | 2048×2048 (Guest no-login direct 2048×2048 transparent PNG export, 100.0% pixel retention) |
| Watermark observation | None | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Single-image web processing; canvas studio supports multi-layer editing | Free tier supports multi-image batch upload |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 13.87s · End-to-end reference: 17s | Network-observed server wait: 6.4s · End-to-end reference: 13.94s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-03 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-16 · 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 | Google sign-in and email login supported (guests can directly use 3 free removals without signing in) | No login required to upload, remove background, and download full-resolution transparent PNGs (optional email/Google login available) |
| Manual adjustment | Result page supports one-click transition to Canvas for erase, expand, and touch-up | One-click automated cutout without manual brushing |
| Interaction observations | Delivers full-res PNG without mandatory sign-in or payment barriers; optional 'Edit in Canvas' button allows multi-layer design editing. | 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). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Playground AI Inc. | iLovePDF S.L. |
| Recorded origin | San Francisco, California, United States | Barcelona, Spain |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2022 (Founder Suhail Doshi previously co-founded Mixpanel) | iLoveIMG launched 2016 (parent founded 2010) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Playground AI Inc. (San Francisco, CA, founded 2022 by Suhail Doshi), creator of open-source diffusion models with over 13M users. | Developed and operated by iLovePDF S.L. (Barcelona, Spain, founded 2010), a globally trusted document and image utility suite. |
| External reputation record | Over 13 million creators; acclaimed creator of open-source Playground v2.5 diffusion models. | 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. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Tag Manager · Mixpanel · Stripe | Google Analytics · Google DoubleClick AdSense |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Uploads original image directly to dedicated cloud GPU cluster via HTTPS with zero silent client-side downscaling. | 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 | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 Landing page clearly displays a 'Remove background 3 left' counter before upload; test confirms guests download a 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG (5.0 MB) without signing in. | 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. |
| Interaction restraint | 30 / 30 Delivers full-res PNG without mandatory sign-in or payment barriers; optional 'Edit in Canvas' button allows multi-layer design editing. | 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). |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 Playground AI Inc. (San Francisco, CA, founded 2022 by Suhail Doshi), creator of open-source diffusion models with over 13M users. | 23 / 25 Developed and operated by iLovePDF S.L. (Barcelona, Spain, founded 2010), a globally trusted document and image utility suite. |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Uploads original image directly to dedicated cloud GPU cluster via HTTPS with zero silent client-side downscaling. | 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. |
| Task quality | 51 / 65 Transition band error mad_band=0.0953 · Global SAD(k)=35.236 · Foreground recall 99.99% / Background leak 0.239% | 48.6 / 65 Transition band error mad_band=0.0997 · Global SAD(k)=47.178 · Foreground recall 99.91% / Background leak 0.104% |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Direct export of 5.0 MB unwatermarked transparent PNG at original resolution) | 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) |
| Processing speed | 6 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 13.87s (API mode: sync; network upload 0s / end-to-end 17s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 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) |
