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Clearcut vs remover.bg
Both stand on 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 APIWeb
Clearcut combines background removal, batch editing, and API access with a credit-based model. Check the guest and monthly credit limits, file retention period, and plan terms against your workflow.
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Free plan AndroidAPIWeb
remover.bg combines browser editing, multiple export formats, and a paid API. Compare the daily free allowance and expiring subscription credits with the one-time credits, which do not expire.
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| Clearcut | remover.bg | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $9 a month | Basic: $5.83 a month |
| Plans published | 12 | 7 |
| Maker | Clearcut | Not published |
| Website | clearcut.sh | remover.bg |
| On background removers | #25 of 70 | #21 of 70 |
Clearcut: what it does well
- Web access and API integration
- Batch processing and shared bulk settings
- PNG and WebP preserve transparency
- Failed processing returns reserved credits
- No card required for the free allowance
What to know first
- Guest Fast processing is capped at five images daily
- Guest images are limited to 12 megapixels
- Images and results expire after 60 minutes
- Monthly free credits expire without rollover
remover.bg: what it does well
- Accepts PNG, JPG, and WebP images up to 25 MB.
- Editor supports replacement backgrounds, resizing, and shadows.
- API accepts images up to 50 megapixels.
- Free plan allows daily removals.
What to know first
- Batch processing is not available.
- Unused subscription credits expire each billing period.
- API results and temporary download URLs are deleted after 24 hours.
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