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Image UpscalerMost similar to Blur Background in what it does, its category and its price.
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PhotopeaHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5. Blur Background has none.
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SVGMakerRated 3.9 out of 5 in our review, against 3.5 for Blur Background.
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At a glance
Green means better than Blur Background, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blur BackgroundBaseline | 3.5 | $2.99/mo | No | AI background blur and removal for clean, polished images. | |
| Image Upscaler | 3.7+0.2 | Free | YesBlur Background has none | Deep-learning upscaling plus deblurring and JPEG-artifact removal across nine formats - images auto-deleted within 30 minutes. | vs Blur Background |
| Photopea | 4.2+0.7 | Free | YesBlur Background has none | Free browser-based photo editor that works with PSD, RAW, SVG and 40+ other formats, with AI for one-click background removal and for replacing any part of an image from a text description. | vs Blur Background |
 Photo Upscaler AI | 3.7+0.2 | Free | YesBlur Background has none | Upscale to 8K, restore old photos, and enhance anime art from the same free tool. | vs Blur Background |
 InPlaceText | 3.6+0.1 | Free | YesBlur Background has none | Edit the text inside a photo or screenshot by boxing the words and typing new ones, with AI redrawing them in the original font, colour and style. | vs Blur Background |
 AnyFileKit Image Translator | 3.6+0.1 | $9/mo$6.01 more | YesBlur Background has none | Browser picture translator that reads text from a screenshot or photo on your own device and paints the translation back onto the image, with 5 pages a day free. | vs Blur Background |
 AI Vector | 3.8+0.3 | Free | YesBlur Background has none | Free, unlimited PNG-to-SVG conversion in under 10 seconds - no signup, no watermark, no credit system at all. | vs Blur Background |
| SVGMaker | 3.9+0.4 | Free | YesBlur Background has none | Actual vector output — SVG, EPS, AI and DXF, not a picture of a shape. | vs Blur Background |
 Aaavatar | 3.7+0.2 | Free | YesBlur Background has none | Turns mismatched team photos into consistent, branded headshots with one drag-and-drop upload. | vs Blur Background |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Blur Background.
Image Upscaler
3.7Free
vs Blur Background+0.2Free plan
Deep-learning upscaling plus deblurring and JPEG-artifact removal across nine formats - images auto-deleted within 30 minutes.
- Deep-learning image upscaling with detail preservation
- Deblurring for motion blur and focus issues
- JPEG artifact removal
Bundles deblurring and artifact removal, not upscaling alone
Upscaling reconstructs plausible detail, not a true recovery of lost information
Photopea
4.2Free
vs Blur Background+0.7Free plan
Free browser-based photo editor that works with PSD, RAW, SVG and 40+ other formats, with AI for one-click background removal and for replacing any part of an image from a text description.
- One-click AI background removal
- AI replacement of any part of an image from a text description
- Layers, masks, blending, curves, filters, liquify and puppet warp
Free to use with no download
Plan, price and AI usage limits could not be confirmed beyond a free claim
Photo Upscaler AI
3.7Free
vs Blur Background+0.2Free plan
Upscale to 8K, restore old photos, and enhance anime art from the same free tool.
- Upscaling up to 8K resolution
- Dedicated old/faded photo restoration mode
- Anime and illustration artwork enhancement
Free tier reaches genuine 8K output, a high ceiling for no-cost use
Extreme upscaling from very low-res sources is inference, not true detail recovery
InPlaceText
3.6Free
vs Blur Background+0.1Free plan
Edit the text inside a photo or screenshot by boxing the words and typing new ones, with AI redrawing them in the original font, colour and style.
- Box-and-replace text editing inside any image
- Matches original font, colour and style
- Adjustable font family, weight and alignment
Two free edits a day with no sign-up or watermark
Free tier is capped at two edits a day
AnyFileKit Image Translator
3.6$9/mo
vs Blur Background$6.01 more+0.1Free plan
Browser picture translator that reads text from a screenshot or photo on your own device and paints the translation back onto the image, with 5 pages a day free.
- On-device text recognition, no picture upload
- Translation painted back onto the image as a PNG
- English and 18 other target languages
Image stays on the user's disk
Free tier is limited to five pages a day
AI Vector
3.8Free
vs Blur Background+0.3Free plan
Free, unlimited PNG-to-SVG conversion in under 10 seconds - no signup, no watermark, no credit system at all.
- PNG/JPG/WEBP to SVG conversion in 5-10 seconds
- No signup, no watermark, no credit system
- Unlimited conversions
Completely free with no credit system or watermark - unusual for this category
Complex images with soft gradients trace less cleanly than flat-color logos or icons
SVGMaker
3.9Free
vs Blur Background+0.4Free plan
Actual vector output — SVG, EPS, AI and DXF, not a picture of a shape.
- Text-to-SVG generation with up to four variations
- Photo to vector conversion
- Prompt-based editing of existing SVGs
Genuine vector output, including DXF for cutting machines and CAD
Generated paths often carry far more nodes than a human would draw
Aaavatar
3.7Free
vs Blur Background+0.2Free plan
Turns mismatched team photos into consistent, branded headshots with one drag-and-drop upload.
- One-drop background removal and color balancing
- Magic Retouch for tone adjustment and shadow lift
- Automatic restoration of cropped shoulders and hair
Solves a specific, common HR/branding headache without extra design work
Pro plan pricing isn't published anywhere on the site
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Blur Background free?
Blur Background does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $2.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Blur Background?
Photopea is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: SVGMaker, AI Vector, Image Upscaler.
What is the cheapest alternative to Blur Background?
Among paid plans, AnyFileKit Image Translator has the lowest starting price (from $9/mo). If you need it free, start with Photopea.
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.