Comparison

Photoroom vs Pixelcut on price, free plans and which to choose

Photoroom and Pixelcut both remove backgrounds and tidy up product photos with AI. Pixelcut has a free plan. Photoroom offers a free trial and a cheaper yearly Pro plan with more AI credits.

ToolStarting priceFree planFree trialBest forSource
PhotoroomPro $12.99/month ($7.50/month billed annually)Not statedFree trial offeredSellers editing lots of photos who want shadows, retouching and Shopify syncOfficial pricing
PixelcutPro $10/month ($8/month billed annually)YesNot statedSellers who want a free start and a shared team accountOfficial pricing

Prices are from each official pricing page in US dollars. Prices in your country can differ.

Free options

Pixelcut has a free plan with limited background removal and upscaling, and free exports without a watermark. Photoroom offers a free trial of its paid plans.

Pro plans

Photoroom Pro is $7.50 a month billed annually or $12.99 monthly. It includes 8,000 AI credits and 1,000 exports, with the core tools unlimited, background remover, shadow presets, retouch, AI expand and image enhancer. Photoroom notes that VAT is included, that Shopify sync counts towards exports, and that you can ask for a refund within one week. Its Max and Ultra plans add video.

Pixelcut Pro is $8 a month billed annually or $10 monthly. It includes 600 AI credits, unlimited background removal and upscaling, a team of up to 3 people and 1,000 batch exports. Business is $24 a month billed annually ($30 monthly) for a team of up to 10. You can cancel at any time.

Marketplace photo rules

Whichever tool you choose, check the marketplace rules. eBay does not allow added borders, added text or watermarks, and needs at least one photo of at least 500 pixels on the longest side. Etsy recommends listing photos of at least 2,000 pixels wide and high. Our product photo guide covers this step by step.

Verdict by business type

  • Trying AI product photos for free. Pixelcut.
  • Editing hundreds of photos a month. Photoroom Pro, for its larger credit allowance.
  • Shopify store. Photoroom, which syncs with Shopify.
  • Team sharing one account. Pixelcut Pro for up to 3 people, or Business for up to 10.

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FAQ

Is Pixelcut free?

Yes. Pixelcut has a free plan with limited background removal and upscaling, and free exports without a watermark.

How much is Photoroom Pro?

Photoroom Pro is $7.50 a month billed annually or $12.99 monthly, with 8,000 AI credits and 1,000 exports.

Which is better for eBay and Etsy photos?

Both can make clean product photos. Pixelcut is the easier free start. Photoroom gives more AI credits on its Pro plan. On eBay, avoid added borders, text and watermarks.

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