Background Removal API (Waitlist)
An API for background removal that never requires uploading your images to our servers. We ship the model as a self-hosted package you run inside your own infrastructure — you get remove.bg-style output with data-center-grade privacy.
Why We're Building This
Every existing background-removal API (remove.bg, Clipdrop, PhotoRoom) sends your images to their servers and charges per image. For e-commerce catalog teams and apps handling customer photos, that means two problems: cost that scales with volume and sensitive images leaving your control.
BgClear's API packages the same in-browser model into a self-hosted container. You run it in your own cloud or on-premise, your images never cross a network boundary you don't control, and there are no per-image fees.
How It Works
- Deploy the container in your environment (Docker, Kubernetes, or serverless).
- Send image bytes to the local endpoint —
POST /v1/remove-background. - Receive a transparent (or white-filled) PNG with alpha mask metadata.
Planned Pricing Model
| Plan | Price | What you get | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | $0 | Non-commercial, self-hosted, rate-limited | Public release |
| Startup | TBD | Commercial, one-time license, no per-image fees | Invite-only |
| Enterprise | TBD | SLA, audit logs, support | Invite-only |
Roadmap
- Docker image and Helm chart
- Batch endpoint for up to 10,000 images per run
- Automatic background color replacement (white, brand colors)
- Webhook for long-running jobs
Join the Waitlist
Get Early Access
Leave your email and we'll invite you the week the API opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from remove.bg's API?
remove.bg charges per image and processes images on its servers. BgClear's API is self-hosted: no per-image fee and no upload to third-party infrastructure.
When will the API be available?
We're opening an invite-only beta in 2026. Join the waitlist and we'll email you an invitation when capacity opens.
What output formats will the API support?
Transparent PNG, white-filled JPG/PNG, and the alpha mask as a separate layer for advanced compositing.