Last updated: October 14, 2026. Disclosure: this is published by ProRemover, which we build. ProRemover appears below as a third option, not the winner.
Method and disclaimer. We compared the two tools using their official websites and pricing pages, checked on October 14, 2026. We have not run a hands-on quality test. This page makes no claims about which removes objects "cleaner". Prices change, so confirm on the linked pages.
Cleanup.pictures and SnapEdit are two of the browser object removers people mention most. They solve the same core problem, brush over something and erase it, but they differ in scope, free-plan limits and price.
At a glance
| Cleanup.pictures | SnapEdit | |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | Focused inpainting / object removal | All-in-one AI photo editor |
| Platforms | Web; subscription works on mobile and desktop | Web + mobile app |
| Free export limit | 720px | 1600px ("standard quality") |
| Other free-plan notes | Can import any size; HD testable via trial | "Limited AI features", "Unlimited export with watermark" |
| Paid plan | $5/month or $36/year, no size limit | Standard $6/month, 4,800 credits, up to 5600px |
| Extra tools | API; remove text, people, defects | Remove text, wire lines, background; enhance; AI skin; batch up to 50 photos; API |
| Users per subscription | 1 | Not stated on the pricing page we checked |
| Sources (2026-10-14) | cleanup.pictures/pricing | snapedit.app/pricing, snapedit.app |
Cleanup.pictures
Cleanup.pictures does one thing. You load a picture, paint over the unwanted object, person, text or defect, and the AI reconstructs the background.
- Free version: export is limited to 720px, though you can import images of any size.
- Pro: $5 per month or $36 per year removes the size limit. A trial lets you test HD quality. Each subscription is for one user.
- Refunds: full within 14 days for technical issues; prorated after that.
- Tip from Cleanup.pictures: use a bigger brush and cover shadows too.
Source: cleanup.pictures/pricing, checked 2026-10-14.
Good fit if: you want the simplest interface, mostly remove objects or people, and $36/year for full-size output suits you. Watch out for: 720px free exports are small for print or large displays.
SnapEdit
SnapEdit describes itself as an all-in-one AI photo editor with "25+ AI and non-AI tools".
- Tools: object removal, text removal, wire-line removal, background removal, photo enhancement, AI skin retouch, and batch processing of up to 50 photos (snapedit.app).
- Free plan: standard export up to 1600px, unlimited non-AI features, limited AI features, and exports with a watermark, per the plan list.
- Standard plan: $6/month for 4,800 credits, 8x upscale, export up to 5600px, batch processing and no ads (snapedit.app/pricing, checked 2026-10-14).
- Free credits: the homepage also mentions "up to 25 free credits daily".
Good fit if: you also want enhancement, wire removal or batch work in one app. Watch out for: the free plan's export watermark and limited AI features. Some tools use credits.
Head-to-head summary
- Simplicity: Cleanup.pictures is single-purpose by design. SnapEdit is broader.
- Free output size: SnapEdit's free plan allows larger exports (1600px vs 720px). Its plan list also mentions a watermark on free exports.
- Price: Cleanup.pictures Pro is $5/month ($36/year) for unlimited size. SnapEdit Standard is $6/month on a credit model.
- Extra tools: SnapEdit adds enhancement, wire removal, background tools and batch processing.
- Quality: we haven't tested this, so we don't declare a winner. Try the same photo in each free plan and compare at full size.
A third option: ProRemover
If neither fits, ProRemover is another browser option.
- No-account preview: you can upload and preview without an account.
- What costs credits: HD export and instant processing.
- Pricing: Starter is $9.90/month ($8.90 first month), or one-time credit packs that never expire (pricing, checked 2026-10-14).
- Cleanup types: besides objects, it removes people, text, emoji, stickers, shadows and glare.
- Honest trade-offs:
- Its subscription costs more per month than either tool above.
- The free preview is not a free HD download.
- It has fewer independent reviews.
For a direct comparison, see ProRemover vs Cleanup.pictures, or try the AI object remover.
FAQ
Is Cleanup.pictures free? Yes, with exports limited to 720px. Pro removes the limit for $5/month or $36/year.
Is SnapEdit free? It has a free plan: exports up to 1600px, limited AI features, and a watermark on exports according to its plan list.
Which is better for removing power lines? SnapEdit has a dedicated "Remove Wire line" tool. With Cleanup.pictures you brush the lines manually. We haven't compared the results.
Can either remove people? Both state they can remove people or photobombers.
Which is cheaper? For unlimited-size removal, Cleanup.pictures at $36/year is the lower listed price. SnapEdit's $6/month includes more tools.