Cutout.Pro vs LocalBG

Cutout.Pro8.8Visit LocalBG8.7Visit

Higher score Cutout.Pro #5 in AI Background Removers 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Cutout.Pro

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LocalBG #6 in AI Background Removers 8.7/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit LocalBG

• Cutout.Pro fits best

  Users wanting broad platform coverage

• LocalBG fits best

  Privacy-focused video and GIF workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Cutout.Pro 8.8/10 Visit ↗	LocalBG 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#5 in AI Background Removers	#6 in AI Background Removers
Best for	Users wanting broad platform coverage	Privacy-focused video and GIF workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/mo	€8/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Money-back guarantee	14 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cutout.Pro 3/4 · LocalBG 4/4
Replacement backgrounds	✓	✓
Batch processing	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Commercial use	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum output resolution	4096 px	Not checked yet
Monthly image allowance	80 images/mo	Not checked yet
Export formats	PNG, JPG	PNG, WEBP
Our review
Pros	Automatic separation with manual erase, restore, lasso, crop, and resize tools Batch processing on desktop plus REST API automation Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support	Processes media offline without uploading images Supports batch folders, video, GIFs, and CLI automation Exports PNG, WebP, alpha masks, and layered PSD files
Cons	Free previews are limited to low resolution Commercial-use permissions vary by selected tariff The free account includes only 5 credits	Video and GIF removal requires the Pro plan Advanced export and enhancement tools are paid features Creative integrations focus on four video-editing applications
Our verdict	Cutout.Pro is an AI image-processing service that separates foreground subjects from backgrounds and produces transparent images. It is suited to individuals, designers, photographers, e-commerce teams, and developers working with people,… Read the review →	LocalBG is a desktop application for removing backgrounds from images, video, and animated GIFs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is suited to photographers, designers, developers, and organizations handling private or high-volume media.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cutout.Pro — where it wins

  • Automatic separation with manual erase, restore, lasso, crop, and resize tools
  • Batch processing on desktop plus REST API automation
  • Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support

  Where it doesn't

  • Free previews are limited to low resolution
  • Commercial-use permissions vary by selected tariff
  • The free account includes only 5 credits

• LocalBG — where it wins

  • Processes media offline without uploading images
  • Supports batch folders, video, GIFs, and CLI automation
  • Exports PNG, WebP, alpha masks, and layered PSD files

  Where it doesn't

  • Video and GIF removal requires the Pro plan
  • Advanced export and enhancement tools are paid features
  • Creative integrations focus on four video-editing applications

• Cutout.Pro8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible background remover for individuals, creative teams, e-commerce, and developers.

  Visit Cutout.ProFull verdict →
• LocalBG8.7/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A privacy-focused desktop remover with broad media support and CLI automation.

  Visit LocalBGFull verdict →