Why people switch from remove.bg
- remove.bg is closing. Per the remove.bg FAQ, its standalone website and accounts close on December 1, 2026 (9:00 CET) as background removal moves into Canva, and unused pay-as-you-go credits expire that day. If you don't want a Canva subscription, you need a new tool.
- Credits add up. Pay-per-image pricing gets expensive for product catalogues. Cutout Forever Pro is a flat $4/month for unlimited images.
- Privacy. remove.bg processes images on its servers. Cutout Forever's AI runs in your browser, so client photos, IDs and unreleased products never leave your computer.
Cutout Forever vs remove.bg
| remove.bg | Cutout Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Where images are processed | Their servers | Your device |
| Free export | Low-res preview | Up to 1,500 px, no watermark |
| Available after Dec 1, 2026 | No (moves to Canva) | Yes |
| Unlimited full-res | Credits | $4/month |
| Batch + ZIP | Desktop app / API | In the browser (Pro) |
| Sign-up for free use | For HD | Never |
Need an API for automated volume? Cutout Forever is a browser tool, not an API.