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Removal.AIMost similar to Background Remover AI in what it does, its category and its price.
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SlazzerHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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Viesus CloudRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.4 for Background Remover AI.
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At a glance
Green means better than Background Remover AI, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Background Remover AIBaseline | 3.4 | $5.36/mo | Yes | Free AI tool from VPS.org LLC that removes backgrounds from images and video, with a Pro plan for full resolution and batch processing. | |
| Removal.AI | 3.3−0.1 | Free | Yes | Automatically detects the subject in a photo and removes the background in under 3 seconds - batch process up to 1,000 images at once, with API access. | vs Background Remover AI |
| Viesus Cloud | 3.8+0.4 | $10/mo$4.64 more | Yes | AI image and PDF enhancer with upscaling, face reconstruction and an API from a Swiss company, with a free plan and paid plans from $10 a month. | vs Background Remover AI |
| Slazzer | 3.9+0.5 | Free | Yes | Background removal with an API, a desktop batch app and a Photoshop extension. | vs Background Remover AI |
 DeepSwapAI | 3.4Same | Free | Yes | The only face swap in this catalogue that requires consent and can prove who uploaded. | vs Background Remover AI |
 PixNova AI | 2.9−0.5 | Free | Yes | A hundred creative tools, contradictory pricing, and face swap with no consent policy. | vs Background Remover AI |
 Bigjpg | 3.5+0.1 | $6/mo$0.64 more | Yes | Free AI image upscaler using deep convolutional neural networks to enlarge artwork and photos up to 16 times, with paid plans from $6. | vs Background Remover AI |
 Img Cut | 3.5+0.1 | Free | Yes | Removes image backgrounds using AI that runs entirely in your browser - your photos never leave your device. | vs Background Remover AI |
 BgEraser | 3.5+0.1 | Free | Yes | Free, unlimited AI background removal - batch up to 20 images at once, no account needed, files auto-delete within 2 hours. | vs Background Remover AI |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Background Remover AI.
Removal.AI
3.3Free
vs Background Remover AI−0.1
Automatically detects the subject in a photo and removes the background in under 3 seconds - batch process up to 1,000 images at once, with API access.
- Automatic subject detection and background removal in under 3 seconds
- Batch processing up to 1,000 images per upload
- Built-in online photo editor with text and effects
Batch processing at real scale (1,000 images) suits e-commerce catalog work
Free tier preview images are capped at 1000px resolution
Viesus Cloud
3.8$10/mo
vs Background Remover AI$4.64 more+0.4
AI image and PDF enhancer with upscaling, face reconstruction and an API from a Swiss company, with a free plan and paid plans from $10 a month.
- AI upscaling with face reconstruction and artifact removal
- Image and PDF enhancement, with PDF output up to 1,200 dpi
- Full API access, including on the free plan
A named Swiss operator with specific data-retention terms
The credit cost per image is not shown
Slazzer
3.9Free
vs Background Remover AI+0.5
Background removal with an API, a desktop batch app and a Photoshop extension.
- Automatic background removal and replacement
- AI upscale, enhance and shadow generation
- Sky replacement and colourising
API, desktop batch and Photoshop cover three different workflows
No pricing figures published, only credits and subscriptions
DeepSwapAI
3.4Free
vs Background Remover AISame
The only face swap in this catalogue that requires consent and can prove who uploaded.
- Photo, batch, group, video and GIF face swapping
- Multiple faces mapped in a single group photo
- Consent-first policy stated on the product page
Requires consent explicitly, which comparable tools do not
Face swapping a real person without agreement is restricted in many places
PixNova AI
2.9Free
vs Background Remover AI−0.5
A hundred creative tools, contradictory pricing, and face swap with no consent policy.
- 100+ tools across image, video and audio
- Text-to-image and photo enhancement
- Face swap and lip sync
Names real operating entities in two jurisdictions
Face swap with no stated consent requirement
Bigjpg
3.5$6/mo
vs Background Remover AI$0.64 more+0.1
Free AI image upscaler using deep convolutional neural networks to enlarge artwork and photos up to 16 times, with paid plans from $6.
- AI super-resolution upscaling up to 16 times the original size
- Reconstructs lines, colour and detail rather than stretching pixels
- Tuned for illustration and anime-style artwork as well as photos
A free tier to test quality before paying
Free tier is capped at a 5 MB upload and a shared, slow server
Img Cut
3.5Free
vs Background Remover AI+0.1
Removes image backgrounds using AI that runs entirely in your browser - your photos never leave your device.
- AI background removal running entirely in-browser
- No image upload to any server - fully local processing
- Multiple background replacement options (transparent, blur, solid, gradient, mask)
Genuine privacy advantage - images never leave the user's device
Local processing may be slower than cloud-based alternatives on weaker devices
BgEraser
3.5Free
vs Background Remover AI+0.1
Free, unlimited AI background removal - batch up to 20 images at once, no account needed, files auto-delete within 2 hours.
- AI background removal with clean edge preservation
- Batch processing up to 20 images at once
- JPG, PNG, and WebP support with transparent PNG output
Genuinely unlimited and free, no subscription or credit system
Best results depend on higher-resolution images with clear subjects
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Background Remover AI free?
Background Remover AI has a free plan, and paid plans start from $5.36/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Background Remover AI?
Slazzer is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: Viesus Cloud, Bigjpg, Img Cut.
What is the cheapest alternative to Background Remover AI?
Among paid plans, Bigjpg has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with Slazzer.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.