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BG0 vs EraseBG
Both stand on ai background removers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2
BG0 offers local browser processing and a free download path for transparent PNGs, with a separate library for developers. First use requires an internet connection, and the web remover does not provide manual touch-up tools.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1
EraseBG offers local browser-based editing, batch work, and several export formats at no charge. Users should account for its lack of API and the stated Safari and iOS image-size limits.
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| BG0 | EraseBG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bg0.dev | erasebg.dev |
| On ai background removers | #3 of 94 | #10 of 94 |
BG0: what it does well
- Image bytes stay in the browser for processing
- Supports five image formats up to 40 MB
- Free with no account or stated usage limit
- Library can run without a server or API key
What to know first
- First use needs internet to prepare the model
- No manual touch-up editor
- Some platforms and deployment setups are unverified
EraseBG: what it does well
- Processes images on the user's device.
- Supports batch input and ZIP downloads.
- Exports PNG, WebP, and JPG.
- Works offline after the model is cached.
- Commercial use is permitted.
What to know first
- There is no API.
- Safari scales exports above about 16 megapixels.
- Large iOS photos may use a reduced working size.
- WebGPU support is limited to named browsers.