Updated June 2026 · BG removal at $0.009 vs $0.23
| Feature | PixelAPI | remove.bg |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Pay-per-use credits | Subscription / per-use |
| BG Removal | $0.009 | $0.23+ |
| Image Generation | $0.0013 | $0.026+ |
| Video Generation | $0.010/sec | $0.020/sec+ |
| Free Tier | 24h trial · 5,000 credits | Varies |
| Cold Starts | None (always-warm endpoints) | Common |
| Models Available | 13 | Varies |
PixelAPI runs on always-warm infrastructure — predictable pricing, no cold starts, no surprise bills. Every operation has a fixed credit cost, so you always know exactly what you're paying.
At PixelAPI, 1 credit = $0.001. Background removal costs 9 credits ($0.009) compared to remove.bg's typical pricing. That is up to 25x cheaper than remove.bg.
Sign up free at pixelapi.dev — 24-hour free trial · up to 5,000 credits, no credit card required. That is enough for ~555 background removals or ~3,800 AI-generated images.
24-hour free trial (up to 5,000 credits) · No credit card required · June 2026