Cutout.Pro
by Cutout.ProAI background removal from Cutout.Pro includes batch workflows, brush-based corrections and credit billing.
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Best Background Removers 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Background removers take a subject out of its background for editing, listings and related image tasks. This finder helps you compare platform support, pricing access, code access and trial options.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Cutout.Pro | AI background removal from Cutout.Pro includes batch workflows, brush-based corrections and credit billing. | 8.8 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Photoroom | Photoroom may suit individuals or teams editing images across web and mobile platforms. | 8.7 | $7.50 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Pixelcut | Pixelcut uses AI to edit product photos and video, with tools for cutouts, retouching, and batch work. | 8.4 | $8 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 BackgroundRemover | It suits people working with portraits, product photos, or e-commerce images, as well as developers integrating background removal. | 8.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Erase.bg | Erase.bg suits individuals, agencies, e-commerce businesses, developers, and enterprise users who need background removal or bulk image processing. | 8.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Knockout API | The free tier is positioned for evaluation, side projects, and open-source work. | 7.7 | $10 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Don's Tools Background Remover | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 RemoveBackgrounds.ai | It suits people who want to remove or replace image backgrounds through web or mobile apps, including users with batch workflows. | 7.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 09 EraseBG | EraseBG suits sellers, small shops, designers, and marketers who need to remove or replace backgrounds, including in batches. | 7.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Removal.AI | Removal.AI suits individuals, photographers, marketers, developers, ecommerce users, and enterprises that need background removal or image editing. | 7.3 | $5.99 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, API | 1 Oct 2026 |
The page orders entries by newest release first, using figures makers publish, with no score. Weigh support for web, API, iOS, Android, macOS and Windows against your planned workflow.
02
Photoroom
Photoroom may suit individuals or teams editing images across web and mobile platforms.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.7 Visit
03
Pixelcut
Pixelcut uses AI to edit product photos and video, with tools for cutouts, retouching, and batch work.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.4 Visit
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BackgroundRemover
It suits people working with portraits, product photos, or e-commerce images, as well as developers integrating background removal.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record8.4 Visit
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Erase.bg
Erase.bg suits individuals, agencies, e-commerce businesses, developers, and enterprise users who need background removal or bulk image processing.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.4 Visit
6
Knockout API
WebAPI $10 a month Record7.7 Visit The free tier is positioned for evaluation, side projects, and open-source work.
8
RemoveBackgrounds.ai
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.5 Visit It suits people who want to remove or replace image backgrounds through web or mobile apps, including users with batch workflows.
9
EraseBG
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.4 Visit EraseBG suits sellers, small shops, designers, and marketers who need to remove or replace backgrounds, including in batches.
10
Removal.AI
WebWindowsMac+1 $5.99 a month Record7.3 Visit Removal.AI suits individuals, photographers, marketers, developers, ecommerce users, and enterprises that need background removal or image editing.
11
Artguru Background Remover
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $39.99 a year Record7.3 Visit It suits people who need transparent-background images for product photos, social graphics, or presentation portraits.
13
Zawa AI Background Remover (formerly X-Design)
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.2 Visit This tool may suit people preparing product, portrait, pet, or marketing images who want browser-based background removal and editing.
14
Deback
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.0 Visit Deback suits people who need browser-based background removal, batch cutouts, and commercial-use exports.
17
PhotoScissors
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+2 $29.99 a year Record6.9 Visit PhotoScissors suits people who need background removal for individual images or batches, as well as developers integrating the function through an API.
20
Pixian.AI
WebAPI Free plan Record6.8 Visit Pixian.AI suits people and developers needing automated background removal through a website or API.
21
PhotoKit Background Remover
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $29.99 a year Record6.8 Visit It suits people who need quick background removal, transparent PNG output, and basic online editing across multiple platforms.
Before you choose
Match the platform to your workflow
Before choosing, verify that the tool supports the platform you need, such as web, API, iOS, Android, macOS or Windows. A web tool suits browser work, while an API fits software workflows.
Platform support can differ between tools, so confirm the format that fits your device or product.
Check the free access
Some entries provide a free plan. Freemium tools can pair free access with paid features or usage.
Review the pricing note before committing. Knockout API's paid access begins at $0.02; some entries show a free plan without a paid starting figure.
Look for open-source code
Some tools provide source code under open-source terms. Choose that route when you need to inspect, adapt or run the code under its licence.
A hosted service can be simpler when code access is not part of your requirements.
Use a trial when offered
Certain entries include free trial access. Use trial access to check whether the workflow and platform fit your needs before paying.
Read the plan terms for limits, then compare trial access with a free plan or a free tool.
Questions
Which platforms do these background removers support?
Entries cover web, API, iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. Check the platform named for the tool you want.
Can I use a background remover for free?
Free use is available: entries show either free or freemium pricing models.
Are open-source background removers available?
Yes. Some entries provide open-source code. Check the licence before you inspect, change or run code.
Can I try a tool before paying?
Some entries include a free trial. Trial terms can differ from a free plan, so review the listed pricing details.
Do any background removers offer an API?
Yes. API-based tools appear on the list. Compare API availability and pricing with tools built for web, mobile or desktop use.
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