Both remove backgrounds with AI. Only one gives you full-resolution PNGs on the free tier.
remove.bg is the classic background remover, but its free tier caps downloads at 0.25 megapixels — roughly a 612×408 thumbnail — and paid credits start at $9 for 40 images.
ImageLabs uses the same class of segmentation models, but ships full-resolution PNGs on every plan (including the 10-credits-a-day free tier). No watermarks, and downloads keep the original alpha channel intact so hair edges, glass, and fur stay clean.
Free tier: ImageLabs — 10 full-res PNGs/day; remove.bg — 0.25 MP preview.
Output resolution: ImageLabs — Original size; remove.bg — 0.25 MP free / Full paid.
Starting paid price: ImageLabs — $5/mo (100 credits); remove.bg — $9/mo (40 credits).
Transparent PNG: ImageLabs — yes; remove.bg — yes.
Batch processing: ImageLabs — yes; remove.bg — yes.
Other AI tools included: ImageLabs — 12 tools; remove.bg — no.
Sign-up required: ImageLabs — For daily credits; remove.bg — For downloads.
API access: ImageLabs — On request; remove.bg — yes.
If you already pay remove.bg $9+/month and only need background removal, ImageLabs Lite at $5/month covers 100 full-resolution backgrounds plus every other AI tool on the site. If you're on remove.bg's free tier and hitting the 0.25 MP cap, ImageLabs' free tier gives you 10 full-resolution PNGs per day.