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>log in to comment- growthfilmstudio· 8mo ago
Congrats on the launch For products like this, a short demo video showing how a user goes from first interaction to real value can really help visitors understand the experience instantly instead of trying to piece it together from text. I specialize in SaaS/app demo videos, so I always notice this looks like an interesting product. Wishing you a strong launch!
Poof provides a fast, developer-first API to remove backgrounds from images, returning transparent PNG/WebP in under 2 seconds.
- for
- Developers building SaaS, e-commerce or any app that needs automated image background removal.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- GPU-accelerated processing — Removes backgrounds in under 2 seconds per image using GPU infrastructure.
- High-precision models — v2 model handles hair, fur and transparent objects with micron-level accuracy.
- Bulk & batch support — Handles thousands of images with scalable credits and high rate limits.
- Developer-first SDKs — Ready-to-use Python, TypeScript, Node.js and PHP SDKs plus n8n, Zapier, Make integrations.
- Transparent billing — Simple per-image pricing starting at $0.002 with no hidden fees.
- 99.9% uptime & GDPR compliance — Reliable service with EU data protection and no image training usage.
Use cases
- Add instant background removal to a product-photo upload flow in an e-commerce site
- Process user-generated photos in a social app with real-time previews
- Batch-process millions of catalog images for a marketplace backend
Poof pricing
- Free$0100 credits/month · 4 requests/minute · Full resolution output · Community support
- Pro$9/mo/month2,000 credits/month · 12 requests/minute · Priority email support · Top-up: $10 / 1,000 credits
- Mega$29/mo/month10,000 credits/month · 40 requests/minute · Priority support · Top-up: $10 / 3,000 credits
- Ultra$99/mo/month50,000 credits/month · 100 requests/minute · Priority support · Top-up: $20 / 10,000 credits
- Giga$299/mo/month200,000 credits/month · 200 requests/minute · Dedicated support · Top-up: $20 / 30,000 credits
Poof vs alternatives
 Poof |  removerized |  Percept Pixel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fast API for image background removal | Self-hosted background removal | Global image delivery and on-the-fly transformations |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| Launched | Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jan 2024 |
- Poof vs removerized: Open-source, runs locally without API calls, but requires self-hosting and hardware
- Poof vs Percept Pixel: Provides image CDN and transformations, not a dedicated background-removal API
Poof FAQ
How can I get a free API key?+
Sign up for the Free plan; the key is issued instantly with 100 free credits and no credit card required.
What is the cost per image?+
Pricing starts at $0.002 per image on volume plans, with lower per-image rates on higher-tier plans.
Can Poof replace remove.bg?+
Yes, the API accepts the same inputs and returns transparent PNG/WebP, making it a drop-in replacement.
What rate limits apply?+
Limits depend on the plan: 4 req/min on Free up to 200 req/min on Giga.
Are my images used for training?+
No, images are processed only to fulfill the request and are never used to train models.
Can I cancel or change my subscription?+
You can upgrade, downgrade or cancel anytime from the dashboard and retain remaining credits until period end.
Summarized by DevHunt from poof.bg · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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