CapCut moved background removal behind a $19.99/mo paywall
The CapCut alternative with no credits to run out
CapCut Pro costs $19.99/month and gives you a shared pool of AI credits that background removal has to compete with. Video Background Changer removes and replaces video backgrounds with AI for one flat price — unlimited videos, no watermarks on paid plans, right in your browser.
CapCut Pro, per month
$19.99/mo
~200 AI credits shared across every AI feature. Background removal, avatars, and text-to-video all draw from the same pool — heavy users run out in a week or two, then pay $4.99– $19.99 for top-ups.
Video Background Changer, per month
$9.99/month, unlimited
Process as many videos as you want on a flat plan — no credits, no top-ups — or grab the $149.99 lifetime license and never pay again.
CapCut vs Video Background Changer
Everything you need for background removal — without the credit meter.
| Feature | CapCut | Video Background Changer |
|---|---|---|
| Background removal access | Pro plan only (paywalled 2025-2026) | Included in every paid plan |
| Pricing model | $19.99/month Pro — 200 AI credits/month | Unlimited from $9.99/month — no credits |
| Free plan limit | ~30 seconds per clip | Preview any length, watermarked |
| Running out mid-month | Credits deplete, then $4.99–$19.99 top-ups | Never — flat rate, unlimited processing |
| Watermark-free exports | Pro credits only | All paid plans |
| Replace background (color / image / video) | Limited to templates | Yes — plus blur, black & white and AI-generated scenes |
| Transparent output | No native alpha export | Yes — WebM with alpha & PNG sequence |
| Green screen / chroma key | Basic | Yes — dedicated chroma key tool |
| Works in the browser | Desktop/mobile app required for full features | Yes — nothing to install |
| Use from Claude / ChatGPT (MCP) | No | Yes |
Switch in three steps
Create a free account
Sign up in seconds — no credit card needed. Test the AI on a real clip before you pay anything.
Upload your video
The AI detects your subject automatically. No green screen, no manual masking, no app install.
Export without limits
Replace, blur, or remove the background and export watermark-free on any paid plan — no credit meter running out mid-project.
Frequently asked questions
In early 2026, CapCut restructured its paid plans: the old ~$8/month plan was renamed Standard, and a new Pro tier at $19.99/month was introduced. Background removal now sits behind Pro, and even then it runs on a monthly AI credit allowance rather than unlimited use.
Want the deeper dive? Read the full CapCut vs Video Background Changer comparison.