Ymage alternative for image editing in-house
Ymage edits images and creates 3D content as a service; Photopilot edits automatically, linked to the product.
- In the monthly plan Crop, background and publishing
- Automatic or after review Live in your webshop
- From €500 per month No setup fees
When Photopilot fits better than Ymage
You outsource one-off jobs; a daily catalog flow is better automated.
Choose Photopilot
When studio, supplier and AI images need to reach your webshop per product.
Choose Ymage
When you deliberately buy retouching, 3D or AR as a service per image.
Combine selectively
3D and specialist retouching outside, daily catalog work in Photopilot.
Photopilot versus Ymage
Image editing and 3D as a service versus automation in your own team.
| Factor | Photopilot | Ymage |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Background, layout crop and shadow automatically, following fixed rules per product type. | Cut-outs, retouching, color correction, shadows and ghost mannequin as a service. |
| Product matching | Images matched on EAN, article number and color, including supplier images. | You upload images with your own specifications and download the result. |
| AI model photos | From the packshot, on a fixed house model, next to the packshot on the product. | No AI model photos on the site; 3D models and virtual photography instead. |
| Review | Clear rules approve; exceptions go to review. | You review the edited images after delivery. |
| Publishing | After review to Shopware, Shopify, WooCommerce or BigCommerce. | Download or connection through the API, for example with Shopify, Magento or Lightspeed. |
| Pricing structure | Monthly plan with standard edits; only generative AI per photo. | Price per edited image, higher per extra edit; a quote for large volumes. |
Edited in-house
Customer items from Berden and Van Tilburg, made in Photopilot.
Berden Hanger on the floor to Packshot 
Berden Rack photo to Precision+ 
Van Tilburg Mannequin to Ghost with lining
Curious about your own products?
Compare cost per live product
Standard edits are part of the monthly plan; only generative AI is paid per photo.
- From €500 per month for 1,000 enriched items per year
- AI photos €0.05 – €0.21 per photo in the queue, often ready within an hour
- No setup fees and a one-month notice period
FAQ about Ymage alternatives
What is Ymage?
Ymage provides visual product content as a service: outsourced image editing such as cut-outs, retouching and ghost mannequin, plus 3D models, virtual photography, animations and AR.
How does Ymage pricing work?
Image editing is billed per image on a pay-as-you-go basis, without monthly fees; each additional edit raises the price per image slightly. For large volumes or special projects you get a quote with a volume discount. Current amounts are on the Ymage site.
When is Ymage the better choice?
When you deliberately outsource image editing, 3D visualization or AR, or want product images rendered from a 3D model instead of photographed.
Can Photopilot remove backgrounds in bulk?
Yes. Every photo from the studio, a supplier or an upload automatically gets the background, layout crop and shadow that belong to its product type. Trousers are cropped differently from a bag, without anyone choosing settings per image.
What does Photopilot do that an editing service does not?
Photopilot links every image to the right product on EAN, article number and color, fills gaps in the set with AI model photos from the packshot and publishes after review to Shopware, Shopify, WooCommerce or BigCommerce.
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Review the product information yourself
Short quotes from the pages reviewed, with a direct link.
- Ymage digital content solutions
“Sell more with awesome imagery, animations and other digital content solutions.”
- Ymage image editing services
“Model photography is expensive and mannequins are distracting. Combine multiple images to keep the focus on your product and nowhere else.”
- Ymage 3D visualization
“Transform a single 3D model into a rich library of product images with virtual photography.”
- Ymage pricing
“Prices are calculated per image (excl. VAT if applicable), based on the required editing. With each additional adjustment, the price increases slightly.”
- Ymage API integration
“Marketplaces like: Shopify, Magento, Amazon, eBay, Lightspeed,...”
This comparison is based on public product information and the sources above, checked on July 15, 2026. Features, pricing and terms may change; always verify current information with the supplier. Photopilot is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Ymage. Trademarks and logos belong to their respective owners. See a factual error? Email [email protected]; we review and correct demonstrable inaccuracies.