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Browse this task →| Criterion | remove.bg Background removal 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Detailed hair handling and a simple download flow are offset by 500px free output and paid HD; size limits appear on the result page. Tested export 500 × 500 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-15 | Slazzer Background removal 82/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free preview downloads are smooth with good hair handling; free output is 500px and HD costs credits, disclosed in the download menu. Tested export 500 × 500 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-16 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Current public standalone website plans: free, pay-as-you-go, monthly and enterprise (dollar pricing) · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free website previews2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Website previews are free; high-resolution export is separate Pay-as-you-go 3 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 3 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 3 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1] Pay-as-you-go 10 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 10 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1] Pay-as-you-go 75 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 49 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 75 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1] Pay-as-you-go 200 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 200 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1] Pay-as-you-go 500 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 199 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 500 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1] Pay-as-you-go 1200 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 399 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 1200 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1] Pay-as-you-go 4000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 999 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 4000 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1] Pay-as-you-go 8000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 1,699 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 8000 credits; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [1] Subscription 40 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9/month — Monthly 40 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 200 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 39/month — Monthly 200 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 500 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 89/month — Monthly 500 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 1200 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 189/month — Monthly 1200 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 2800 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 389/month — Monthly 2800 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 5000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 589/month — Monthly 5000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 7500 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 789/month — Monthly 7500 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 10000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 989/month — Monthly 10000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 15000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 1,389/month — Monthly 15000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 25000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 2,150/month — Monthly 25000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 50000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 3,950/month — Monthly 50000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] Subscription 75000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 5,450/month — Monthly 75000 credits/month; 1 credit per full-resolution removal Rules [2] 23 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Every displayed tier was expanded. Taxes depend on checkout. The FAQ mentions annual subscriptions but the current cards do not offer an annual price. Successor Canva and Leonardo plans are separate. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel in account settings; access continues to the current period end. Refund terms were not separately checked. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ | Public web free plan, 8 subscriptions and 8 top-up packs; dollar pricing · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits 100-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗ USD 11/month — Monthly 100 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2] 300-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗ USD 36/month — Monthly 300 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2] 1000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗ USD 94/month — Monthly 1000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2] 1800-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗ USD 155/month — Monthly 1800 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2] 5000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗ USD 344/month — Monthly 5000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2] 10000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗ USD 518/month — Monthly 10000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2] 20000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗ USD 862/month — Monthly 20000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2] 50000-credit subscription2026-10-20 ↗ USD 1,725/month — Monthly 50000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [1] [2] 10-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗ USD 6 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 10 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4] 50-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗ USD 18 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 50 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4] 200-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗ USD 65 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 200 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4] 500-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗ USD 138 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 500 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4] 2000-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗ USD 432 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 2000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4] 4000-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗ USD 648 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 4000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4] 8000-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗ USD 1,038 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 8000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4] 12000-credit top-up2026-10-20 ↗ USD 1,296 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 12000 credits; 1 credit per HD removal Rules [3] [4] 17 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Website previews are free; credit-metered previews cost 0.20 credits and HD costs 1 credit. Enterprise and on-premise require separate quotes. Cancellation, sources & verification recordPage advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and flexible changes/cancellation; detailed eligibility is subject to terms. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Unlimited guest 500×500 previews; new registered accounts typically receive 1 free HD Credit | Unlimited guest 500×500 previews; new registered accounts receive 2 Free Credits for HD exports |
| Cancellation & refunds | Cancel in account settings; access continues to the current period end. Refund terms were not separately checked. | Page advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and flexible changes/cancellation; detailed eligibility is subject to terms. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Disclosed on the result page download menu ('500×500 Free' vs '2048×2048 Unlock') before downloading | Disclosed in the Download dropdown menu ('Preview 500×500 Free' vs 'HD Quality 2048×2048') |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Edge error MAD: 0.08 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 30.687 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.870% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.034% (Lower is better) | Edge error MAD: 0.1036 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 40.928 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.810% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.038% (Lower is better) |
| Fixture findings | Fine translucent hair transitions; a little background remains between strands in this test. | Complete subject contours with little residue; this free export was only 500px and blurred fine hair. |
| Original historical observation | Delicate semi-transparent hair transitions (mad_band=0.0802, SAD(k)=30.7); left curly hair gap retained a tiny patch of background foliage (bg_leak=0.034%). | High foreground recall (99.81%) and low background leak (0.038%); transition band error mad_band=0.1036, SAD(k)=40.93, with mild edge softening when upsampled from the 500×500 free preview. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Complex hair portraits and production workflows needing smooth semi-transparent alpha transitions (with paid HD or small previews) | Users familiar with remove.bg's workflow needing quick guest 500px previews or desktop/Photoshop integrations |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 500 × 500 · PNG · No watermark in test | 500 × 500 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (1 Credit / paid unlocks up to 25MP; free preview tier is 500×500) | 2048×2048 (HD tier costs 1 Credit up to 25MP; guest preview tier is 500×500) |
| Watermark observation | None (free tier is gated by 0.25MP resolution cap) | None (free tier is gated by 500×500 resolution cap) |
| Batch & API | Desktop app, API, and Photoshop/Figma plugins support batch processing | Windows / Mac / Linux desktop apps, Figma / Photoshop / WooCommerce plugins, and API |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 500 × 500 | 500 × 500 |
| Attached file dimensions | 500 × 500 · PNG | 500 × 500 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 1.99s · End-to-end reference: 7.28s | Network-observed server wait: 3.04s · End-to-end reference: 5.45s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-15 · 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 | No login required for 500×500 preview; full HD requires sign-in (Google / Canva / Email) and 1 Credit | No login required for 500×500 preview; full HD requires sign-in and 1 Credit |
| Manual adjustment | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow |
| Interaction observations | Clean, restrained UI with no blocking popups; clicking the free preview downloads immediately without forced paywall modals. | No login walls or promotional popups blocking workflow; clicking 'Preview 500 × 500 Free' immediately downloads the PNG. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | The standalone website closes on 1 December 2026 at 09:00 CET; pay-as-you-go credits expire at the same time. | Not verified |
| Operator | Kaleido AI GmbH (part of Canva) | Netflairs Technology Pvt. Ltd. (Slazzer) |
| Recorded origin | Vienna, Austria / Sydney, Australia (Canva) | Gurugram, India |
| Domain history record | Launched 2018 | Launched 2020 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Kaleido AI GmbH (Vienna, Austria; acquired by Canva in 2021), the long-standing industry benchmark. | Slazzer (Netflairs Technology Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, India), launched in 2020 with desktop apps, Photoshop plugin, and API. |
| External reputation record | Pioneer of one-click AI background removal; rock-solid alpha quality, though free preview is capped at 500×500 and standalone site sunsets on 2026-12-01. | Direct remove.bg competitor with nearly identical UX and plugin ecosystem; gives 2 free HD credits on registration. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Canva Telemetry | Google reCAPTCHA · Google Analytics |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Rock-solid reliability; privacy policy explicitly states uploaded images are automatically deleted within ~1 hour after processing. | Processed via slazzer.com/upload_image in 3.04s server time with stable response. |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 60 minutes; deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 28 / 40 Hero headline says '100% Automatically and Free' without stating the pixel cap up front, but the download menu clearly lists 'Preview 500×500 Free' alongside '2048×2048 Unlock' before clicking. | 28 / 40 Upload page does not state the 500px preview cap upfront, but clicking Download opens a clear menu listing 'Preview 500 × 500 (Free)' and 'HD Quality 2048 × 2048 (Download)'; pricing page clearly states 'Unlimited free previews + 2 Free credits'. |
| Interaction restraint | 18 / 20 Clean, restrained UI with no blocking popups; clicking the free preview downloads immediately without forced paywall modals. | 18 / 20 No login walls or promotional popups blocking workflow; clicking 'Preview 500 × 500 Free' immediately downloads the PNG. |
| Background & reputation | 25 / 25 Kaleido AI GmbH (Vienna, Austria; acquired by Canva in 2021), the long-standing industry benchmark. | 21 / 25 Slazzer (Netflairs Technology Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, India), launched in 2020 with desktop apps, Photoshop plugin, and API. |
| Engineering & privacy | 15 / 15 Rock-solid reliability; privacy policy explicitly states uploaded images are automatically deleted within ~1 hour after processing. | 14 / 15 Processed via slazzer.com/upload_image in 3.04s server time with stable response. |
| Task quality | 57.5 / 65 Transition band error mad_band=0.08 · Global SAD(k)=30.687 · Foreground recall 99.87% / Background leak 0.034% | 49.9 / 65 Transition band error mad_band=0.1036 · Global SAD(k)=40.928 · Foreground recall 99.81% / Background leak 0.038% |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (1 Credit / paid unlocks up to 25MP; free preview tier is 500×500) | 20 / 20 True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (HD tier costs 1 Credit up to 25MP; guest preview tier is 500×500) |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 1.99s (API mode: async; network upload 4.3s / end-to-end 7.28s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 13 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 3.04s (API mode: async; network upload 0.84s / end-to-end 5.45s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
