Remove.bg Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Remove.bg pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $189 per credits/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
Remove.bg offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Low-resolution images (up to 0.25 megapixels / 625×400px)
- 50 free preview API calls per month
- Preview images on website (unlimited)
- Basic background removal
- PNG, JPG output formats
- Web-based editor access
- One-time bonus credit for HD test
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- 40 credits per month
- HD quality exports (up to 25 megapixels)
- Remove background
- AI background replacement
- Erase and restore tools
- PNG, JPG, ZIP output formats
- API and integrations
- Browser extension support
- Photoshop plugin
- Figma plugin
- Desktop app access
- Credit rollover (up to 5× monthly limit = 200 credits max)
- Images not used for training
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| resolution | 0.25 megapixels (625×400px) - preview quality only | Unlimited/Higher |
| apiCalls | 50 free preview API calls per month | Unlimited/Higher |
| quality | Not suitable for professional or print work | Unlimited/Higher |
| dataUsage | Images used for future improvements of remove.bg | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like 40 credits per month or HD quality exports (up to 25 megapixels)
- 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
- Remove.bg 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 Lite Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Lite $9/month (40 credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 7 included | 13+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Remove.bg branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Casual users, web previews, quick social media posts, and testing the service before committing to paid plans | Individuals and freelancers with occasional background removal needs (5-10 images per week) |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Remove.bg free?
Yes, Remove.bg offers a freemium plan with 7 core features included. However, there are limits on resolution, apicalls that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Remove.bg's free plan?
Remove.bg's free plan includes: Low-resolution images (up to 0.25 megapixels / 625×400px), 50 free preview API calls per month, Preview images on website (unlimited), Basic background removal, PNG, JPG output formats, and 2 more features. Key limits include resolution: 0.25 megapixels (625×400px) - preview quality only, apiCalls: 50 free preview API calls per month, quality: Not suitable for professional or print work.
03 What's NOT included in Remove.bg's free plan?
The free plan excludes: 40 credits per month, HD quality exports (up to 25 megapixels), Remove background, AI background replacement, Erase and restore tools. You'll also have Remove.bg branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Remove.bg's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like 40 credits per month or HD quality exports (up to 25 megapixels), require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $9/month (40 credits).
05 Is Remove.bg's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Remove.bg'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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