Side by side
| Feature | remove.bg | Luminar Neo |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Automatically removes image backgrounds in seconds, for e-commerce, car listings, headshots and logo design. | AI-powered photo editor for desktop, mobile and (soon) web that automatically enhances, retouches and restores photos for photographers and hobbyists. |
| Price from | 3 USD | 289 PLN |
| Free plan | yes | no |
| Platforms | web, windows, mac, linux, android, api, chrome | web, ios, android, windows, mac |
| API | yes | not stated |
remove.bg: key features
- Automatic background removal in about 5 seconds
- Transparent background export as PNG
- Replacing background with white or other colors
- Magic Brush for manual touch-ups
- Photoshop extension and desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux
- API for developers and video background removal
Luminar Neo: key features
- AI image enhancement that detects areas to adjust automatically
- Generative tools: remove distractions, expand scene, replace objects (GenErase, GenSwap, GenExpand)
- Sky replacement and relighting such as golden hour and fog effects
- Portrait tools: skin smoothing, facial feature enhancement, background blur
- Image quality tools: restoration of old photos, denoising, upscaling
- Raw editing for over 1000 cameras, plus layers, masking and clone tool
FAQ
Is remove.bg or Luminar Neo better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are remove.bg and Luminar Neo free?
remove.bg: Yes, there is a free plan. The homepage advertises the service as free. The pricing page text does not list the free plan's limits. Luminar Neo: No - according to the vendor, it is paid only.