withoutBG provides a high-precision background removal model for complex edges like hair and fur, available via a managed cloud API or self-hosted.
What it is
withoutBG is an image processing utility designed to extract subjects and remove backgrounds with high precision around complex edges such as hair, fur, and intricate details. It offers flexible deployment options, letting users choose between a managed cloud REST API or running open-weight models locally on their own hardware via Docker, Python, a macOS desktop application, or a GIMP plugin.
Key features
- Managed cloud REST API with RAM-only processing and EU-based infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Open-weight model available under the Apache-2.0 license for offline and local self-hosting.
- Refine brush tools to manually paint keep and remove strokes for correcting imperfect cutouts.
- Native macOS app supporting batch processing and local API capabilities.
- Python library and Docker containers for integrating background removal into custom workflows.
Who it's for
withoutBG fits developers, photographers, and creative professionals who need reliable background removal for complex subjects, whether through cloud automation or local hardware for strict privacy requirements.
Pricing
The cloud API uses a freemium model with 50 free credits upon signup, followed by pay-as-you-go credit packs or monthly subscriptions ranging from €10 to €500. The open-weight model is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, while self-hosting the pro model requires a one-time flat fee of €3,600 plus VAT.
