Starter plan: Studio-only background removal

An overview of the Starter plan, designed for manual background removal using the BackgroundErase web Studio.

Jack
Written by Jack
Updated in March 2026

The Starter plan is the simplest way to use BackgroundErase. It’s designed for individuals who want fast, high-quality background removal directly from the web—no code, no setup, and no API required.

Quick takeaway: Choose Starter if you only need manual background removal through the web Studio.


What’s included in Starter

Starter focuses entirely on the BackgroundErase Studio, our web-based interface for removing backgrounds.

  • Background removal using the same core models as all other plans.
  • Access to the Studio web UI.
  • Manual image upload and download.
  • Full-resolution PNG downloads.
  • PNG output with transparency preserved.

What’s not included

The Starter plan is intentionally simple and does not include features designed for automation or large-scale production.

  • No API access.
  • No automated or programmatic workflows.
  • No custom pipelines or integrations.

Pricing

Starter is available with simple subscription pricing and no usage-based fees.

Monthly
$5
per month
Flat price. No usage charges.
Yearly
$50
per year
One annual payment. No usage charges.

Who Starter is for

  • Individuals and creators removing backgrounds manually.
  • Designers, marketers, and content creators.
  • Anyone who doesn’t need automation or API access.

Upgrading from Starter

If you later need automation or want to integrate BackgroundErase into a product, you can upgrade at any time.

  1. Go to the pricing page.
  2. Select the Business plan.
  3. Complete checkout—your Starter plan will be automatically replaced.

Tip: If you’re planning to ship BackgroundErase in an app or backend, the Business plan is the recommended next step.