LocalBG vs Kavij

LocalBG8.7Visit Kavij8.6Visit

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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Kavij #7 in AI Background Removers 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kavij

• LocalBG fits best

  Privacy-focused video and GIF workflows

• Kavij fits best

  Open-source users needing detailed manual controls

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Side by side

Feature	LocalBG 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Kavij 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in AI Background Removers	#7 in AI Background Removers
Best for	Privacy-focused video and GIF workflows	Open-source users needing detailed manual controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	€8/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	3 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features LocalBG 4/4 · Kavij 4/4
Replacement backgrounds	✓	✓
Batch processing	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
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, 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	Multiple segmentation models with hair and fur refinement Manual erase, restore, smart erase, and shape-selection tools Batch ZIP downloads plus a free self-hosted API
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	The browser upload limit is 20 MB per image Exports are limited to PNG and JPG formats Manual controls may be more involved than one-click workflows
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 →	Kavij is a free, open-source AI background remover for portraits, products, pets, illustrations, logos, and other images. It runs on the web, through an API, or as a self-hosted service. Its core workflow uses U²-Net and ISNet segmentation… 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

• Kavij — where it wins

  • Multiple segmentation models with hair and fur refinement
  • Manual erase, restore, smart erase, and shape-selection tools
  • Batch ZIP downloads plus a free self-hosted API

  Where it doesn't

  • The browser upload limit is 20 MB per image
  • Exports are limited to PNG and JPG formats
  • Manual controls may be more involved than one-click workflows

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

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

  Visit LocalBGFull verdict →
• Kavij8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source remover for users who want manual control and self-hosting.

  Visit KavijFull verdict →