Updated March 2026 · BG removal at $0.001 vs $0.20
| Feature | PixelAPI | remove.bg |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Pay-per-use credits | Subscription / per-use |
| BG Removal | $0.001 | $0.02+ |
| Image Generation | $0.001 | $0.003+ |
| Video Generation | $0.017/sec | $0.035/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 — no cloud markup, 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 just 1 credit ($0.001) compared to remove.bg's typical pricing. That's up to 23x cheaper.
Sign up free at pixelapi.dev — 24-hour free trial · up to 5,000 credits, no credit card required. That's enough for 50 background removals or 250-500 AI-generated images.
24-hour free trial (up to 5,000 credits) · No credit card required · March 2026