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BackgroundCutMost similar to PhotoScissors in what it does, its category and its price.
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PurePhotosHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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PicMa StudioFrom $6.99/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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AIEASERated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.5 for PhotoScissors.
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At a glance
Green means better than PhotoScissors, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PhotoScissorsBaseline | 3.5 | Free | Yes | Deep neural networks trained on millions of images automatically remove backgrounds - no manual selection or photo-editing expertise required. | |
| BackgroundCut | 3.3−0.2 | Not listed | No | Instant, 100% automatic background removal handling hair and fur edges - bulk processing, Figma/WooCommerce/Chrome plugins, and an API, trusted by Shopify, Pinterest, and Lyft. | vs PhotoScissors |
| AIEASE | 3.8+0.3 | $9.99/mo | Yes | Browser-based AI photo editor covering background removal, headshots, upscaling, and object cleanup. | vs PhotoScissors |
 FocoClipping | 3.4−0.1 | Free | Yes | Free background removal with the editing tools to fix what automatic cutouts get wrong. | vs PhotoScissors |
| PurePhotos | 3.9+0.4 | $0.15/mo | Yes | AI and computer-vision background removal service for professional photographers, with PSD export, FTP bulk upload and a public API, from $0.15 per image. | vs PhotoScissors |
 ImageEditor.AI | 3.4−0.1 | Free | Yes | Remove backgrounds, erase objects with AI inpainting, upscale 4x, and generate professional headshots - all in the browser, no install. | vs PhotoScissors |
 BgEraser | 3.5Same | Free | Yes | Free, unlimited AI background removal - batch up to 20 images at once, no account needed, files auto-delete within 2 hours. | vs PhotoScissors |
 Removal.AI | 3.3−0.2 | 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 PhotoScissors |
| PicMa Studio | 3.7+0.2 | $6.99/mo | Yes | Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly. | vs PhotoScissors |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches PhotoScissors.
BackgroundCut
3.3Not listed
vs PhotoScissors−0.2
Instant, 100% automatic background removal handling hair and fur edges - bulk processing, Figma/WooCommerce/Chrome plugins, and an API, trusted by Shopify, Pinterest, and Lyft.
- 100% automatic background detection and removal
- Complex edge handling for hair and fur
- Bulk/batch image processing
Real, verifiable major-brand client roster
Pricing isn't shown on the main page
AIEASE
3.8$9.99/mo
vs PhotoScissors+0.3
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
FocoClipping
3.4Free
vs PhotoScissors−0.1
Free background removal with the editing tools to fix what automatic cutouts get wrong.
- Automatic background removal
- Keep and erase brushes for manual correction
- Background replacement options
Manual brushes rescue the near-miss cutouts that automatic tools produce
Competitive category where most entry tiers are free
PurePhotos
3.9$0.15/mo
vs PhotoScissors+0.4
AI and computer-vision background removal service for professional photographers, with PSD export, FTP bulk upload and a public API, from $0.15 per image.
- AI extraction tuned for fine hair, props and sports equipment
- Apply a custom background during extraction at no extra cost
- Layered PSD export for further editing in Photoshop
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no subscription or monthly minimum
Built for studio-scale workflows, likely more than a casual user needs
ImageEditor.AI
3.4Free
vs PhotoScissors−0.1
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
BgEraser
3.5Free
vs PhotoScissorsSame
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
Removal.AI
3.3Free
vs PhotoScissors−0.2
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
PicMa Studio
3.7$6.99/mo
vs PhotoScissors+0.2
Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly.
- Photo enhancement and upscaling
- Object and background removal
- Colour restoration for old photographs
Replaces four separate single-purpose subscriptions
Weekly billing makes $6.99 read cheaper than the $30 a month it is
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is PhotoScissors free?
PhotoScissors has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to PhotoScissors?
PurePhotos is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: AIEASE, PicMa Studio, BgEraser.
What is the cheapest alternative to PhotoScissors?
Among paid plans, PurePhotos has the lowest starting price (from $0.15/mo). If you need it free, start with PurePhotos.
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.