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AIEASEMost similar to PurePhotos in what it does, its category and its price.
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PixlrHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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SlazzerRated 3.9 out of 5 in our review, against 3.9 for PurePhotos.
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At a glance
Green means better than PurePhotos, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PurePhotosBaseline | 3.9 | $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. | |
| AIEASE | 3.8−0.1 | $9.99/mo$9.84 more | Yes | Browser-based AI photo editor covering background removal, headshots, upscaling, and object cleanup. | vs PurePhotos |
 PhotoScissors | 3.5−0.4 | Free | Yes | Deep neural networks trained on millions of images automatically remove backgrounds - no manual selection or photo-editing expertise required. | vs PurePhotos |
 Removal.AI | 3.3−0.6 | 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 PurePhotos |
| Slazzer | 3.9Same | Free | Yes | Background removal with an API, a desktop batch app and a Photoshop extension. | vs PurePhotos |
 Deep Art AI (Deep Art Effects) | 3.6−0.3 | Not listed | No | AI image and video tools from Deep Art AI GmbH: a browser studio, an offline desktop generator and the Deep Art Effects style-transfer apps. | vs PurePhotos |
 iFoto | 3.9Same | $9.9/mo$9.75 more | Yes | AI photo studio that generates fashion model shots, removes backgrounds, and produces studio-quality product images for e-commerce. | vs PurePhotos |
 Mockey AI | 3.4−0.5 | Free | Yes | Upload your design, AI drops it onto 30,000+ product mockup templates across 60+ categories - apparel, packaging, tech, jewelry - with 3D and video mockups too. | vs PurePhotos |
| Pixlr | 4.3+0.4 | $2/mo$1.85 more | Yes | A browser-based Photoshop alternative since 2008 | vs PurePhotos |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches PurePhotos.
AIEASE
3.8$9.99/mo
vs PurePhotos$9.84 more−0.1
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
PhotoScissors
3.5Free
vs PurePhotos−0.4
Deep neural networks trained on millions of images automatically remove backgrounds - no manual selection or photo-editing expertise required.
- Deep neural network background removal
- Trained on millions of images for broad subject coverage
- Autonomous object extraction, no manual selection required
Genuine deep-learning technology, not just a rebranded manual tool
Single-purpose scope - not useful if you need broader photo editing too
Removal.AI
3.3Free
vs PurePhotos−0.6
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
Slazzer
3.9Free
vs PurePhotosSame
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
Deep Art AI (Deep Art Effects)
3.6Not listed
vs PurePhotos−0.3
AI image and video tools from Deep Art AI GmbH: a browser studio, an offline desktop generator and the Deep Art Effects style-transfer apps.
- Browser-based Deep Art Studio for image and video generation
- Offline Deep Art Creator Pro for text-to-image and AI upscaling
- Deep Art Effects style transfer, colourisation and background removal
Offline desktop tools keep images on your own computer
Prices were not visible on the pages reviewed
iFoto
3.9$9.9/mo
vs PurePhotos$9.75 moreSame
AI photo studio that generates fashion model shots, removes backgrounds, and produces studio-quality product images for e-commerce.
- AI fashion model generation for clothing product photography
- Background removal and AI-generated background replacement
- Garment color-change tool for producing variant images without reshoots
Cuts the need for a physical photo studio or reshoots for color variants
AI-generated models can look inconsistent across a full product catalog without careful prompting
Mockey AI
3.4Free
vs PurePhotos−0.5
Upload your design, AI drops it onto 30,000+ product mockup templates across 60+ categories - apparel, packaging, tech, jewelry - with 3D and video mockups too.
- 30,000+ mockup templates across 60+ categories
- AI Custom Mockup tool converts any product photo into an editable template
- AI Product Photography and AI Image Extender for enhancement
Free plan includes access to all templates, not a limited subset
Free plan capped at 3 downloads per day
Pixlr
4.3$2/mo
vs PurePhotos$1.85 more+0.4
A browser-based Photoshop alternative since 2008.
- Full layer-based editing alongside AI generation
- Owned by stock-photo company 123RF
- Background and object removal tools
Genuine layer-based editing, closer to desktop software than most rivals
AI generation quality is secondary to its editing toolset
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is PurePhotos free?
PurePhotos has a free plan, and paid plans start from $0.15/mo.
What is the best free alternative to PurePhotos?
Pixlr is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Slazzer, iFoto, AIEASE.
What is the cheapest alternative to PurePhotos?
Among paid plans, Pixlr has the lowest starting price (from $2/mo). If you need it free, start with Pixlr.
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.