LocalBG vs EraseBG

LocalBG8.7Visit EraseBG8.2Visit

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

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EraseBG #10 in AI Background Removers 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit EraseBG

• LocalBG fits best

  Privacy-focused video and GIF workflows

• EraseBG fits best

  Private free processing across web and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	LocalBG 8.7/10 Visit ↗	EraseBG 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.2
Ranking	#6 in AI Background Removers	#10 in AI Background Removers
Best for	Privacy-focused video and GIF workflows	Private free processing across web and mobile
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	€8/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	3 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features LocalBG 4/4 · EraseBG 3/4
Replacement backgrounds	✓	✓
Batch processing	✓	✓
API access	✓ (best)	—
Commercial use	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum output resolution	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly image allowance	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	PNG, WEBP	PNG, WebP, JPG
Our review
Pros	Processes media offline without uploading images Supports batch folders, video, GIFs, and CLI automation Exports PNG, WebP, alpha masks, and layered PSD files	Processes images locally without uploading them to a server Supports batch ZIP downloads, touch-up brushes, and replacement backgrounds Exports full-resolution PNG, WebP, and JPG files with on-device upscaling
Cons	Video and GIF removal requires the Pro plan Advanced export and enhancement tools are paid features Creative integrations focus on four video-editing applications	No API access for automated or programmatic workflows Offline use requires an initial model download Batch outputs are delivered as ZIP archives
Our verdict	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 →	EraseBG is a free, open-source AI background remover for individuals, designers, marketers, and small sellers who need image cutouts without uploading files to a server. It runs across web, iOS, and Android, with automatic removal and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• EraseBG — where it wins

  • Processes images locally without uploading them to a server
  • Supports batch ZIP downloads, touch-up brushes, and replacement backgrounds
  • Exports full-resolution PNG, WebP, and JPG files with on-device upscaling

  Where it doesn't

  • No API access for automated or programmatic workflows
  • Offline use requires an initial model download
  • Batch outputs are delivered as ZIP archives

• LocalBG8.7/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

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

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• EraseBG8.2/10 · Free plan

  A free local background remover for private cutouts across web and mobile.

  Visit EraseBGFull verdict →