Clipdrop Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Clipdrop pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $29 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Clipdrop offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Text to Image (Stable Diffusion XL with watermark)
- Uncrop (20 uses per 24h)
- Background Removal (20 uses per 24h, standard resolution)
- Image Upscaler x2 (20 uses per 24h)
- Cleanup / Object Removal (20 uses per 24h)
- Relight (20 uses per 24h)
- Text Remover (50 uses per 24h)
- Replace Background (with watermark)
- Sky Replacer
- Reimagine XL (with watermark)
- iOS and Android apps
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Skip Queue Text to Image (1,000 per 24h, no watermark)
- Skip Queue Uncrop (1,000 per 24h)
- High Resolution Background Removal (1,000 per 24h)
- High Resolution Image Upscaler x16 (1,000 per 24h)
- High Resolution Cleanup (1,000 per 24h)
- High Resolution Relight (1,000 per 24h)
- High Resolution Text Remover (1,000 per 24h)
- High Resolution Replace Background (1,000 per 24h)
- Batch processing (up to 10 images)
- No watermarks on any outputs
- Priority queue for all generation
- 3-day free trial available
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| backgroundRemoval | 20 per 24 hours, standard resolution only | Unlimited/Higher |
| upscaler | x2 maximum, 20 per 24 hours | Unlimited/Higher |
| cleanup | 20 per 24 hours | Unlimited/Higher |
| textToImage | Watermarked outputs | Unlimited/Higher |
| resolution | Standard resolution only (no HD exports) | Unlimited/Higher |
| batchProcessing | Not available | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Skip Queue Text to Image (1,000 per 24h, no watermark) or Skip Queue Uncrop (1,000 per 24h)
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Clipdrop branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Pro Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Pro $9/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 11 included | 12+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Clipdrop branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Casual users testing AI image editing tools, students, and hobbyists with occasional background removal or cleanup needs | Freelance designers, photographers, e-commerce sellers, and content creators needing daily high-resolution image editing without watermarks |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Clipdrop free?
Yes, Clipdrop offers a freemium plan with 11 core features included. However, there are limits on backgroundremoval, upscaler that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Clipdrop's free plan?
Clipdrop's free plan includes: Text to Image (Stable Diffusion XL with watermark), Uncrop (20 uses per 24h), Background Removal (20 uses per 24h, standard resolution), Image Upscaler x2 (20 uses per 24h), Cleanup / Object Removal (20 uses per 24h), and 6 more features. Key limits include backgroundRemoval: 20 per 24 hours, standard resolution only, upscaler: x2 maximum, 20 per 24 hours, cleanup: 20 per 24 hours.
03 What's NOT included in Clipdrop's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Skip Queue Text to Image (1,000 per 24h, no watermark), Skip Queue Uncrop (1,000 per 24h), High Resolution Background Removal (1,000 per 24h), High Resolution Image Upscaler x16 (1,000 per 24h), High Resolution Cleanup (1,000 per 24h). You'll also have Clipdrop branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Clipdrop's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Skip Queue Text to Image (1,000 per 24h, no watermark) or Skip Queue Uncrop (1,000 per 24h), require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $9/month.
05 Is Clipdrop's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Clipdrop's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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