Alternative
A free alternative to Kapwing video background removal
Kapwing is a solid browser video editor with subtitles, resizing, and a background removal feature for video. It costs $16 to $24 per month depending on the tier. If you already use it for editing, the background removal is a nice bonus. If you are paying for Kapwing just for background removal, Remova handles that for free.
Open the toolWhy people look for an alternative
- —Kapwing is $16 to $24 per month depending on the tier.
- —The free tier watermarks exports and caps video length.
- —Kapwing's background removal works best on short clips.
- —Remova does the video cutout without the editor overhead.
Cutting a video without a Kapwing subscription
- 01Process the clip in Remova with the output resolution you need.
- 02Download the MP4.
- 03Import it into Kapwing, Premiere, or any other editor.
- 04Composite it over a background.
You can still use Kapwing for the rest of the edit if you want. Just do the cutout in Remova first.
At a glance
| Feature | Remova | Kapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $16 to $24/month |
| Watermark on free tier | None | Yes |
| Video editing | No (cutout only) | Full editor |
| Max clip size | 100MB | Varies by tier |
| Account required | No | Yes |
Common questions
Does Kapwing do better cutouts?
The cutout quality is comparable. Kapwing wins on the editing features around it.
Can I use Remova output in Kapwing?
Yes. Kapwing accepts MP4 with alpha channels and composites them like any other layer.
What about Kapwing's subtitle tools?
Those are separate from background removal. If you need them, use Kapwing. If not, you do not need Kapwing.
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