Recraft Background Removal Pricing & Cost
Recraft Background Removal strips the background from an image, returning a PNG with transparent alpha. Pair with any source image. Wired with fal.ai BiRefNet v2 as automatic fallback so a Recraft outage doesn't drop the request.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Recraft Background Removal when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.
Full cost breakdown
Flat 5 credits per image. Single output PNG with transparent alpha. Automatic fal.ai BiRefNet v2 fallback when Recraft has an outage.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Recraft Background Removal's rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 use | 5 cr | $0.03 |
| 10 uses | 50 cr | $0.25 |
| 100 uses | 500 cr | $2.50 |
| Studio sub fits | 340 uses/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Recraft Background Removal compares
Recraft is the only image-bg-removal model on AetherWave. The fal.ai BiRefNet v2 fallback fires automatically on Recraft outages, so the tool surface stays reliable. No alternative to pick between.
5 cr per image
Best for: image background removal
see comparison above
See the comparison above for when each one wins.
Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.
Where credits come from
You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:
- Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
- Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
- One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.
Quick install
To run Recraft Background Removal from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:
Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_remove_background is the one that gives the agent access to Recraft Background Removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Recraft Background Removal cost per generation?
Flat 5 credits per image. Single output PNG with transparent alpha. Automatic fal.ai BiRefNet v2 fallback when Recraft has an outage.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Recraft Background Removal's 5 cr per image translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.
Is Recraft Background Removal worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
Recraft is the only image-bg-removal model on AetherWave. The fal.ai BiRefNet v2 fallback fires automatically on Recraft outages, so the tool surface stays reliable. No alternative to pick between. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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