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Backdrop vs BackgroundRemover
Both stand on green screen software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Backdrop focuses on person-focused video background removal, with several export formats and an API for automated workflows. Its beta upload limits and one-time credit packs are important to consider before choosing it.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
BackgroundRemover offers local, API and web-service routes for image and video background removal. Its free web plan is limited to one image per day, while the listed Pro plans add batch uploads and full-resolution HD downloads.
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| Backdrop | BackgroundRemover | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro annual: $108 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | backdrop.softfieldlabs.com | github.com |
| On green screen software | #4 of 30 | #1 of 30 |
Backdrop: what it does well
- Exports transparent WebM, composited MP4 and raw matte.
- Original audio carries through when the source has audio.
- API supports uploads, jobs and completion webhooks.
- Free signup offer includes 30 credits without a card.
- One-time credit packs do not expire.
What to know first
- During beta, clips are limited to five minutes.
- During beta, uploads are limited to 500 MB.
- The tool is built for people, not products, pets or cars.
- High-fidelity processing takes longer than fast mode.
BackgroundRemover: what it does well
- Open source and installable locally for free.
- Supports image and video background removal.
- Can replace image backgrounds with a color or image.
- Hosted REST API has examples in four languages.
- GPU detection falls back to CPU when needed.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one image per day.
- Free downloads are standard-resolution transparent PNGs.
- Free plan has ads and no batch processing.
- Pro (monthly) is $12 a month.
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