Cutout.pro vs Erase.bg (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Cutout.pro grades higher than Erase.bg: 2.8 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Cutout.pro grades higher on features and platforms. Erase.bg grades higher on ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money and the free plan.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Cutout.pro
Credit-based AI image editing and background removal
Erase.bg
AI background remover for images and short video, sold by credit
Which one is for you
Pick Cutout.pro if
- Fits if you cut out a few product or ID photos and want to pay per image
- Works for sellers who want a Shopify plugin or an API
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, as you get previews and 5 credits
- Watch out: tools cost 1 or 2 credits an image, and video has its own pricing page
- Watch out: the 14-day money-back guarantee is limited to 50 downloads
- Watch out: subscription prices step up through larger credit tiers
Pick Erase.bg if
- Fits if you cut out product shots or portraits in batches, a few at a time
- Works for people who want to pay per image instead of monthly
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: 3 credits, and an account first
- Watch out: credits are non-refundable and valid for a year
- Skip it if you want a subscription, as the page has none
- Watch out: video removal stops at 30-second clips
- Not for you if you need bulk or API volume, which goes through sales
How we grade them
| 2.8GPACutout.proGood | 2.6GPAErase.bgGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$5 a month for 80 credits, inside the cheaper quarter of $8.33 but not under 60% of it. Pay-as-you-go credits run about $0.13 each at the 300 pack. | B$5 for 10 credits, $10 for 100 and $20 for 1,000, one-time. Cheap per image, but credits expire after a year and are non-refundable, so it's a consumable, not a purchase. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree previews forever and 5 free credits, with more earned by inviting friends. Full-resolution downloads need credits, so you will hit the cap fast. | C3 free credits on sign-up, an account required, and then you pay. |
| Features | BBackground and object removal, enhancing, portrait tools, image and video generation, and an API. The listing names no gap in the core job. | CBackground removal, batch mode, background replacement, passport photos and an API. It does one job fully, which is a smaller job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record. It is a web tool where you learn which tool costs how many credits. | BNo rating on record. Upload, wait, download, with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | AWeb, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, plus Shopify and an API. | BWeb, with a Remove Background API and an Enterprise plan for bulk. No phone or desktop app. |
| Best for | background removal and photo fixes by credit | removing backgrounds from images |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Cutout.pro and Erase.bg. How we grade
Where they differ
- Cutout.pro also covers image generation and video generation.
- Erase.bg also covers video editing.
At a glance
| Cutout.pro | Erase.bg | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $5 per month for 80 credits | $5 one-time for 10 credits |
| Free plan | Free account: free previews and 5 free credits; full-resolution downloads need credits. | 3 free credits on sign-up, enough for 3 HD downloads; an account is required. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
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| Made by | Cutout.pro | Shopsense Retail Technologies Limited |
| Price read from | cutout.pro | erase.bg |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Cutout.pro
- Tools use credits: 1 credit per image for background removal and retouch, and 2 credits for cartoon selfie, passport photo, enhancer and colorizer.
- Video has a separate Video Pricing page not recorded here.
- The site advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee on subscriptions, limited to 50 downloads.
- Subscription prices rise in steps up to larger credit tiers than the three recorded here.
Erase.bg
- Only 3 free credits are included, and an account is required before the first removal.
- Credits are non-refundable and valid for one year, and there is no subscription tier on the page.
- Video background removal is limited to clips of 30 seconds.
- Bulk and API volume is handled through an Enterprise plan sold by contacting sales.
Key features
Cutout.pro
- Background and object removal
- Remove backgrounds from photos and video, or erase unwanted objects.
- Photo enhancement
- Enhancer, upscaler and colorizer tools restore or sharpen photos.
- Portrait tools
- Passport photo maker, cartoon selfie, AI headshots and hairstyle change.
- Image and video generation
- Image generation with models such as Nano Banana, Seedream and Flux Krea, and image-to-video with models such as Veo and Seedance.
- Apps, plugin and API
- Desktop apps for Mac and Windows, mobile apps, a Shopify plugin and an API for developers.
Erase.bg
- Background removal
- Removes backgrounds from png, jpg, jpeg, webp and heic images up to 10,000 x 10,000 px, and from videos up to 30 seconds.
- Batch mode
- Processes several images at once; the pricing FAQ lists batch mode among the benefits of paid credits.
- Background change and passport photos
- Swap in a new color or scene, or make passport-size photos with the right background color.
- Remove Background API
- An API and plugins are listed for developers and teams that want to automate removal.
Plans
Cutout.pro
Free Account$0
Free previews and 5 free credits; more credits are earned by inviting friends.
Subscription, 80 credits$5
per month for 80 credits
80 credits a month at about $0.063 per credit; unused credits roll over up to 5 times the monthly budget.
Subscription, 170 credits$9.90
per month for 170 credits
170 credits a month at about $0.058 per credit.
Subscription, 1000 credits$49
per month for 1000 credits
1000 credits a month at about $0.049 per credit.
Pay as you go, 30 credits$4.99
one-time purchase
30 credits that never expire; larger packs run to 30,000 credits for $1,399.
Pay as you go, 300 credits$39
one-time purchase
300 credits at about $0.13 per credit, available forever.
Erase.bg
Starter Plan$0
3 free credits and 3 free downloads on sign-up.
10 credits$5
one-time, credits valid for 1 year
Pay-as-you-go pack of 10 credits; each background removal uses 1 credit. Non-refundable.
100 credits$10
one-time, credits valid for 1 year
Pay-as-you-go pack of 100 credits, marked Most Popular on the page.
1,000 credits$20
one-time, credits valid for 1 year
Pay-as-you-go pack of 1,000 credits for heavier or batch use.
EnterpriseCustom
Custom plans for bulk processing and API use, sold through sales.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Cutout.pro or Erase.bg?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Cutout.pro starts at $5 per month for 80 credits, and Erase.bg starts at $5 one-time for 10 credits.
Which has a free plan, Cutout.pro or Erase.bg?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Cutout.pro and Erase.bg have a free plan.
Which platforms do Cutout.pro and Erase.bg run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Cutout.pro lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.