Alternative
A free alternative to Erase.bg
Erase.bg is aimed at developers who want a simple API without the pricing of remove.bg. It is a reasonable middle ground. The main friction is the account requirement and the rate limit on the free tier, which makes it hard to test in a staging environment.
Open the toolWhy people look for an alternative
- —Account required before you can make a single request.
- —Free tier rate limit is low enough to fail in staging.
- —Their dashboard is the only place to rotate keys.
- —Pricing for high volume requires contacting sales.
Using the Remova endpoint
- 01No signup. Just POST the image to /api/process/image.
- 02The rate limit is 30 requests per minute per IP.
- 03No API key to manage, no dashboard, no key rotation.
- 04For higher limits, use the feedback button.
At a glance
| Feature | Remova | Erase.bg |
|---|---|---|
| Signup required | No | Yes |
| API key management | None | Dashboard |
| Free tier rate limit | 30/min | Low, varies |
| Batch endpoint | Yes | Enterprise only |
| Pricing page | Free, no tiers | Contact sales |
Common questions
What is the maximum file size?
30MB for images, 100MB for video. Larger files should be resized before upload.
Can I use this for commercial projects?
Yes. There are no restrictions on the output of the public tier.
How do I avoid rate limits in staging?
Cache results. If you are testing the same image repeatedly, cache by file hash and skip the API call.
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