Backdrop
6.3#18 in green screen software$9 one-timeWebAPI
VisitBackdrop vs BackgroundRemover
BackgroundRemover
8.3#1 in green screen softwareFrom $108 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Backdrop | BackgroundRemover |
|---|---|---|
| Export formats | Exports include transparent WebM with alpha, MP4 with blurred, colour, or image backgrounds, and a raw matte. | PNG output documented; input support includes JPG,JPEG,PNG,HEIC,HEIF |
| Privacy | The maker says it does not sell personal information or uploaded video content, and stores uploads and outputs in private storage accessed through time-limited links. | The hosted service says uploads are deleted after two hours, converted files after 24 hours, and conversion IP logs after one hour. |
| Security | API keys are hashed, scoped to an account, and revocable; webhook signatures use HMAC-SHA256. | The site says it processes files securely and automatically deletes them, and its privacy policy specifies separate deletion periods for uploaded and converted files. |
Backdrop plans
- Free trialFree
- Starter$9, paid once
- Creator$29, paid once
- Studio$79, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
BackgroundRemover plans
- FreeFree
- API credits$1, paid once
- Pro (monthly)$12 a month
- Pro monthly$12 a month
- Pro (annual)$108 a year
- Pro annual$108 a year
Pick Backdrop if…
It suits creators, editors, educators, social teams, and product teams working with people-focused video. API access also fits workflows needing signed uploads and asynchronous processing.
Pick BackgroundRemover if…
BackgroundRemover suits people working with portraits, product photos, or e-commerce images, as well as developers seeking hosted or local API access. Its model choices and image and video options may fit users with different removal and compositing needs.