Wondershare Pixcut vs Background Remover: 2026 Comparison

Wondershare Pixcut homepage

Quick Verdict: Wondershare Pixcut is backed by Wondershare (makers of Filmora, PDFelement, and Recoverit) with multi-platform support: web, Windows, Mac, Android, plus Figma and Shopify plugins for design workflows. It also offers up to 8x image enlargement and watermark removal. At $0.062-$0.087/image, it's integrated with Wondershare's ecosystem for existing users. Background Remover at $5/mo ($0.05-$0.10/image) delivers focused background removal with larger batch processing (50 vs 20 images). Choose Pixcut if you already use Wondershare products or need Figma/Shopify integration. Choose Background Remover for better per-image value and larger batches.

Our Ratings

Metric	Wondershare Pixcut	Background Remover
Overall	⭐ 3.9/5	⭐ 4.6/5
Edge Quality	⭐ 4/5	⭐ 4.5/5
Speed	⭐ 4.2/5	⭐ 4.5/5
Value	⭐ 3.8/5	⭐ 4.9/5
Ease of Use	⭐ 4.4/5	⭐ 4.8/5

Quick Comparison

Feature	Wondershare Pixcut	Background Remover
Starting Price	$6.99/mo	$5/mo
Free Tier	Yes	Yes
API Access	❌ No	❌ No
Mobile App	❌ No	❌ No

Technical Specifications

Specification	Wondershare Pixcut	Background Remover
Max File Size	15MB	10MB
Input Formats	JPG, PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF	JPG, PNG, WEBP
Output Format	PNG	PNG
No Account Needed	—	✅ Yes

About Wondershare Pixcut

Wondershare Pixcut is an AI-powered background removal tool from Wondershare, a global software company known for products like Filmora, PDFelement, and Recoverit. Pixcut offers web, desktop (Windows/Mac), mobile (Android), and integrations for Figma and Shopify.

Key Features

AI Background Removal - Automatic with content-aware detection
Photo Enhancer - Enlarge images up to 8x without quality loss
Watermark Remover - Remove watermarks, objects, text, and scratches
Bulk Processing - Process up to 20 images at once
Multiple Platforms - Web, Windows, Mac, Android, Figma, Shopify
API Access - Background removal API with 1 QPS limit

Supported Image Requirements

Background removal: JPG, PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF up to 15MB
Image enlarging: JPG, PNG, JPEG, BMP up to 8MB
Clear subject with good lighting recommended for best results

Pricing Comparison (Updated February 2026)

Wondershare Pixcut Pricing

Plan	Price	Credits	Per Image	Notes
Free	Free	5	$0.00	Standard quality only
Monthly	$6.99/mo	80	$0.087	High-quality downloads
Quarterly	$17.99/3mo	240	$0.075	Save 33%
Annual	$59.99/year	960	$0.062	Best value

Credits used for high-quality downloads. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Background Remover Pricing

Plan	Price	Credits	Per Image
Starter	$5/mo	50	$0.10
Pro	$20/mo	300	$0.067
Ultra	$50/mo	1000	$0.05

💡 Key Insight: Background Remover offers better value with plans starting at $5/mo for 50 images. Compare pricing carefully based on your monthly volume needs.

Choose Wondershare Pixcut If:

✅ You're already in the Wondershare ecosystem: If you use Filmora, PDFelement, or Recoverit, Pixcut integrates smoothly with Wondershare's unified account and support system
✅ You're a designer using Figma for UI/UX work: Pixcut's Figma plugin lets you remove backgrounds directly within your design workflow without leaving the app
✅ You're a Shopify merchant wanting integrated product editing: The Shopify plugin processes product images directly from your store admin panel
✅ You need image enlargement alongside background removal: Pixcut's AI enlarger scales images up to 8x without quality loss—useful for print materials or social media graphics
✅ You need watermark and object removal: Beyond background removal, Pixcut removes watermarks, scratches, and unwanted objects from images

Choose Background Remover If:

✅ You want better per-image value: Background Remover at $5/mo for 50 images ($0.10/image) beats Pixcut's $6.99/mo for 80 images ($0.087/image) at entry level
✅ You need larger batch processing capacity: Background Remover handles 50 images per batch vs Pixcut's 20-image limit—more efficient for catalog photography
✅ You prefer a simpler, focused tool: Background Remover does one thing exceptionally well without navigating enlargement, watermark removal, and multiple platform options
✅ You need faster API throughput for automation: Background Remover's processing is simpler than Pixcut's 1 QPS (1 query per second) API limit
✅ You don't need Wondershare ecosystem integration: If you're not using other Wondershare products, there's no benefit to staying within their ecosystem

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