Erase.bg vs Pixelcut (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Pixelcut grades higher than Erase.bg: 2.8 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Pixelcut grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Erase.bg
AI background remover for images and short video, sold by credit
Pixelcut
AI photo and video editor for product images and ads
Which one is for you
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
Pick Pixelcut if
- Fits if you sell products and want quick cut-outs
- Works for small shops that edit on a phone
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a desktop program
- Tight if you stay free, as background removal and upscaling are limited
- Watch out: prices shown are yearly-billed
- Watch out: partner models spend extra credits
How we grade them
| 2.6GPAErase.bgGood | 2.8GPAPixelcutGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | BPro is $8 a month billed yearly ($10 monthly), at the edge of the cheapest quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | C3 free credits on sign-up, an account required, and then you pay. | CA free plan with limited background removal and upscaling, exported without a watermark. |
| Features | CBackground removal, batch mode, background replacement, passport photos and an API. It does one job fully, which is a smaller job. | BBackground removal, generative editing, product photos, batch editing, third-party models and an API. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record. Upload, wait, download, with nothing to set up. | BWeb and phone apps with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, with a Remove Background API and an Enterprise plan for bulk. No phone or desktop app. | BWeb, iOS and Android, with an API. No desktop app. |
| Best for | removing backgrounds from images | product photos and ads for small sellers |
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: Erase.bg and Pixelcut. How we grade
Where they differ
- Erase.bg also covers video editing.
- Pixelcut also covers image generation, video generation and ad creative.
At a glance
| Erase.bg | Pixelcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $5 one-time for 10 credits | $8 per month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | 3 free credits on sign-up, enough for 3 HD downloads; an account is required. | Limited background removal, upscaling and other edits, with exports without a watermark. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Shopsense Retail Technologies Limited | Pixelcut |
| Price read from | erase.bg | pixelcut.ai |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Pixelcut
- Pro and Business prices are shown as a yearly-billed rate with the monthly-billed price crossed out; the page says yearly saves 20%.
- Advanced models, especially partner-provided ones, spend AI credits, and the number of images per credit depends on the model.
- The download page lists iOS, Android and web; no desktop app is listed.
Key features
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.
Pixelcut
- Background removal and upscaling
- Remove backgrounds from images and video, and upscale images up to 16x with a choice of models.
- Generative editing
- Magic eraser, generative fill, image expand and shadow generation for retouching product photos.
- AI product photos and ads
- Generate product imagery and talking-video ads from a prompt, with consistent characters and personas.
- Batch editing
- Apply edits across hundreds of files at once.
- Third-party models and API
- Credits pay for partner image models such as Flux and Ideogram, and Pixelcut sells background removal and upscaler APIs.
Plans
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.
Pixelcut
Free$0
Limited background removal, magic eraser, fast upscaler and generative fill; export without watermark.
Pro$8
per month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly)
600 AI credits a month, all AI models, unlimited background removal and upscaling, a 3-person team, 1,000 batch exports a month and a commercial license.
Business$24
per month, billed yearly ($30 billed monthly)
3,600 AI credits a month, all AI models, unlimited background removal and upscaling, a 10-person team, 2,000 batch exports a month and a commercial license.
Ways to pay less
Erase.bg
No public discounts listed.
Pixelcut
- Annual discount
Save 20% with yearly billing
The pricing page says a yearly plan saves 20% against monthly billing.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Erase.bg or Pixelcut?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Erase.bg starts at $5 one-time for 10 credits, and Pixelcut starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Erase.bg or Pixelcut?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Erase.bg and Pixelcut have a free plan.
Which platforms do Erase.bg and Pixelcut run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Pixelcut lists 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.