Canva's Paid Background Removal Undercut by Free Alternatives
A Canva user says they won't use the app much since a different free app offers unlimited background removal at no charge, while Canva still gates the feature behind a paywall. Highlights competitive pressure on paid AI editing features from free alternatives already available to users.
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