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PPicsart vs Removal.ai
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Picsart if…
- you work on iOS, Android, Windows
- you're in its core audience: content creators, social media managers
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Choose Removal.ai if…
- you want the lower entry price ($5.99/mo vs $15/mo)
- you're in its core audience: e-commerce sellers, graphic designers
Side by side
Feature Picsart Removal.ai
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$15/mo$5.99/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Cost per processed image—$0.06
Trains AI on your content—No
Data retentionKept until account deletion; some data up to 3 years afterUploaded and result images deleted within an hour of upload
Security and complianceSOC 2GDPR
Background removal—
Generative fill/erase—
Relighting—
Batch processing
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, APIWeb, API
CategoryPhoto EditingBackground Removal
CompanyPicsArt, Inc.—
Based inUnited States—
Founded2011—
Part of——
Key features
P Picsart
- Background and object removal
- AI Playground with 180+ image, video and audio models
- Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
- Picsart Flow for repeatable multi-step workflows
- Aura agent that edits from plain-language instructions
- Bulk editing of up to 100 images
- Brand kits and ad variation tools
- CLI and MCP access from ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor
R Removal.ai
- Automatic subject detection and background removal
- Edge handling for hair and fur
- Transparent, white or custom-color backgrounds
- Batch processing for bulk image uploads
- Manual eraser tool for refining cutouts
- Free photo editor for text and effects
- Marketplace presets and templates
- Developer API with stated 99% uptime
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Picsart
FreeFree
Pro£7.83/mo billed yearly (site metadata lists $15/mo)
Ultra£44.83/mo per seat billed yearly
Removal.ai
FreeFree
Lifetime creditsFrom $1.89 for 3 credits
Monthly subscriptionFrom $5.99/mo for 100 credits
Unlimited API / High-VolumeCustom
Strengths and limitations
Picsart
- Free tier available
- Available on web, iOS, Android and Windows
- Access to 180+ AI generation models
- MCP and CLI integrations with AI coding and chat tools
- Pricing page shows only annual-billing prices, in local currency
- Team features such as seats and ad tools require the Ultra plan
- No free trial listed for paid plans
Removal.ai
- Free low-resolution downloads and unlimited previews
- Subscriptions start at $5.99 for 100 credits
- Lifetime credit packs stay valid for 3 years
- API available, plus custom high-volume plans
- Free downloads are limited to 0.25 MP and personal use
- HD downloads require credits
- Unlimited API pricing is by quote only
- No mobile app listed
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