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ExtendImage AIMost similar to imgix in what it does, its category and its price.
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Cutout ProHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5. imgix has none.
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insMindFrom $9.99/mo, against from $25/mo for imgix.
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AIEASERated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for imgix.
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At a glance
Green means better than imgix, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 imgixBaseline | 4.2 | $25/mo | No | Visual media platform that optimizes, transforms and delivers images and video through URL parameters, with AI transformations for generative fill, background removal and AI backgrounds, plus smart cropping and captions. | |
| ExtendImage AI | 3.0−1.2 | Free | Yesimgix has none | Magic Expand uses AI to grow your image beyond its original frame, matching the original color and style - free to use. | vs imgix |
 ImageEditor.AI | 3.4−0.8 | Free | Yesimgix has none | Remove backgrounds, erase objects with AI inpainting, upscale 4x, and generate professional headshots - all in the browser, no install. | vs imgix |
 Colorcinch | 3.6−0.6 | Free | Yesimgix has none | AI Face Restoration, Inpainting, Background Removal, Image Upscale, and Photo-to-Anime - genuine generative editing tools, not just filters, in one photo editor. | vs imgix |
| insMind | 3.9−0.3 | $9.99/mo$15.01 less | Yesimgix has none | InsMind is an all-in-one AI image and video editor for product photography, background removal, and marketing visuals. | vs imgix |
| AIEASE | 3.8−0.4 | $9.99/mo$15.01 less | Yesimgix has none | Browser-based AI photo editor covering background removal, headshots, upscaling, and object cleanup. | vs imgix |
| Cutout Pro | 4.0−0.2 | $5.99/mo$19.01 less | Yesimgix has none | AI photo editing suite covering background removal, enhancement, art generation, and product staging. | vs imgix |
 PromeAI | 3.5−0.7 | Not listed | No | AI-driven design suite from Team LibAI with sketch rendering, background and video generation and headshots, aimed at architects, interior and product designers. | vs imgix |
 AI Anime | 3.8−0.4 | Free | Yesimgix has none | Text or photo to anime art across Ghibli, Disney, Cyberpunk and Chibi styles, plus image-to-video - up to 60 free images a day. | vs imgix |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches imgix.
ExtendImage AI
3.0Free
vs imgix−1.2Free plan
Magic Expand uses AI to grow your image beyond its original frame, matching the original color and style - free to use.
- Magic Expand AI enlarges images beyond their original frame
- Matches the original image's color and style during expansion
- Freeform selection for targeted expansion areas
Free to use for core image expansion
Premium pricing tiers, if any, aren't detailed on the page
ImageEditor.AI
3.4Free
vs imgix−0.8Free plan
Remove backgrounds, erase objects with AI inpainting, upscale 4x, and generate professional headshots - all in the browser, no install.
- AI inpainting for object, text, and watermark removal
- Instant AI background removal
- AI upscaling up to 4x resolution with detail recovery
Free tier includes all tools, not a crippled subset
Free tier capped at 5 daily edits and may include watermarks
Colorcinch
3.6Free
vs imgix−0.6Free plan
AI Face Restoration, Inpainting, Background Removal, Image Upscale, and Photo-to-Anime - genuine generative editing tools, not just filters, in one photo editor.
- AI Face Restoration for damaged or low-quality photos
- AI Inpainting & Removal for intelligent element editing
- AI Background Removal
Five distinct AI tools cover meaningfully different editing tasks, not one relabeled feature
Specific pricing tiers weren't detailed on the page reviewed
insMind
3.9$9.99/mo
vs imgix$15.01 less−0.3Free plan
InsMind is an all-in-one AI image and video editor for product photography, background removal, and marketing visuals.
- Batch AI background removal for product photography
- AI background generation matched to a photo's existing lighting and color
- AI video generator built on models including Veo 3.1 and Seedance
Bundles photo editing, background tools, and video generation in one subscription
Free plan carries a watermark and limited storage, pushing real use toward the paid tier
AIEASE
3.8$9.99/mo
vs imgix$15.01 less−0.4Free plan
Browser-based AI photo editor covering background removal, headshots, upscaling, and object cleanup.
- AI background removal for complex subjects (hair, fur, busy backgrounds)
- AI headshot generator
- Photo upscaling to 4K
Free plan includes watermark-free downloads, not only watermarked previews
Free plan limits daily usage and only keeps files for 7 days
Cutout Pro
4.0$5.99/mo
vs imgix$19.01 less−0.2Free plan
AI photo editing suite covering background removal, enhancement, art generation, and product staging.
- Dedicated AI models per editing task (background removal, upscaling, art generation)
- E-commerce product staging and passport-photo generation
- Credit-based pricing shared across image and video tools
Broad tool coverage (background, enhancement, art, staging) inside one credit pool
Credit system makes real cost per image harder to predict than flat per-image pricing
PromeAI
3.5Not listed
vs imgix−0.7
AI-driven design suite from Team LibAI with sketch rendering, background and video generation and headshots, aimed at architects, interior and product designers.
- A wide AI design toolkit: sketch rendering, background generation, upscaling and more
- Image-to-video and text-to-video generation
- AI headshot and AI supermodel tools
One suite covering a wide range of design and image tasks
No public pricing page; plan details require an account
AI Anime
3.8Free
vs imgix−0.4Free plan
Text or photo to anime art across Ghibli, Disney, Cyberpunk and Chibi styles, plus image-to-video - up to 60 free images a day.
- Text-to-anime-art and photo-to-anime conversion
- Multiple distinct styles: Ghibli, Disney, Cyberpunk, Chibi
- Anime character generator
Multiple genuinely distinct art styles, not one generic filter
Complex backgrounds or unusual poses produce less predictable results
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is imgix free?
imgix does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $25/mo.
What is the best free alternative to imgix?
Cutout Pro is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: insMind, AIEASE, AI Anime.
What is the cheapest alternative to imgix?
Among paid plans, Cutout Pro has the lowest starting price (from $5.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Cutout Pro.
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.