All virtual staging tools at a glance
Sorted with AI self-service tools first. Click a tool name for the full comparison, including the vendor's plans, where it is stronger than PhotoStaging, and who should pick it.
| Tool | Who does the work | Entry price | Cost per image | Turnaround | Free trial | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhotoStagingThis site | AI self-service | €29/month for 100 credits; €290/year for 1,200 credits | ≈ €0.24/image on the €290 annual plan, ≈ €0.19/image on the €690 annual plan | About 20–30 seconds per image | 10 free credits on signup, no credit card | WhatsApp with a real person, on every plan |
| VirtualStagingAIverified September 11, 2026 | AI self-service | $16/month billed annually for 6 photos ($25 month-to-month) | ≈ $0.53–$2.67/image depending on plan (our computation) | About 10–15 seconds per image (as advertised) | "Upload image for free" on the homepage; number of free images and watermarking not stated | Chat widget and email; response times not stated |
| BoxBrownieverified September 11, 2026 | Human editors | Pay as you go — £18.00 per virtually staged image, no subscription | £18.00 per staged image (about 70–90× PhotoStaging's per-image cost) | Under 48 hours (as advertised) | Not found on the pages we read | 24/7 phone, live chat, and email |
| ApplyDesignverified September 11, 2026 | AI auto + DIY editor | Pay as you go — coins from $7 to $10 each; first image free | ≈ $7–$15 per 2D image depending on mode and coin volume (our computation) | About 15 minutes per auto-staged image (as advertised) | First image free | Email and help center; response times not stated |
| REimagineHomeverified September 11, 2026 | AI self-service | $19/month for 30 credits (Essential); 5 free designs to start | ≈ $0.13–$0.63 per credit depending on plan (our computation) | Not stated in seconds; plans distinguish 'standard' and 'faster' processing | 5 free designs, no card required | Email (help@ / info@); response times not stated |
| Collov AIverified September 11, 2026 | AI self-service | $19/month billed annually for 60 credits ($27 month-to-month) | ≈ $0.24–$0.45/image depending on plan and billing (our computation) | About 10 seconds per render (as advertised) | 5 free images, watermarked | Intercom chat; dedicated support on Enterprise only |
| Styldodverified September 11, 2026 | Human designers | $16 per image on orders of 8 or more; first image free | $16–$23 per image, plus $6–$12 for rush delivery | 24–48 hours (24 h or 12 h with paid rush) | First image free | Email and contact form, advertised as 24/7 |
| PadStylerverified September 11, 2026 | AI + bespoke designers | Staging prices not published before signup or checkout | Not published for staging; renderings $199–$399 per view | AI: seconds (as advertised); bespoke: 24 hours standard, 12-hour rush on weekdays | Not stated on the pages we read | Contact form; channels and response times not stated |
| Stucccoverified September 11, 2026 | Human designers | $35 per photo with no prepayment; $24.50 with a $799 bundle | $24.50–$35 per photo depending on prepaid bundle | 12–24 hours, 7 days a week | Not shown on the pricing page (a first-photo coupon has been offered via the blog) | Phone (toll-free US number) and sales calls |
| Virtual Staging Solutionsverified September 11, 2026 | Human designers | $140 per property for 2 photos (homes under 1,500 sq ft) | ≈ $59–$70 per photo via square-footage packages (our computation) | Not stated on the pricing page; reviews mention days | None stated; full refund if the result cannot be made right | Order form and invoicing for brokerages; channels not stated |
Vendor figures are quoted from public pricing pages on the verification date and may change. Currencies are shown as published by each vendor.
Head-to-head comparisons
One page per tool: plans explained, a side-by-side table, honest reasons to choose either, and FAQs.
PhotoStaging vs VirtualStagingAI
Subscription AI staging with a monthly photo allowance per plan, unlimited re-renders, and furniture removal included.
Read the comparisonHuman editorsPhotoStaging vs BoxBrownie
Pay-per-image photo editing service where human editors stage, enhance, and retouch listing photos in about 48 hours.
Read the comparisonAI auto + DIY editorPhotoStaging vs ApplyDesign
Coin-based staging with two modes: automatic AI staging in about 15 minutes, or a drag-and-drop editor where you place furniture yourself.
Read the comparisonAI self-servicePhotoStaging vs REimagineHome
Styldod's AI design app with chat-based editing, monthly credit plans from $19, and reference photos on higher tiers.
Read the comparisonAI self-servicePhotoStaging vs Collov AI
AI staging and design suite with photo-credit subscriptions from $19/month, 10-second renders, and human-assisted staging on top plans.
Read the comparisonHuman designersPhotoStaging vs Styldod
Human virtual staging at $23 per image ($16 for 8+), 24–48 hour delivery, unlimited revisions, and a first image free.
Read the comparisonAI + bespoke designersPhotoStaging vs PadStyler
Two lines under one brand: an AI staging subscription (prices shown after signup) and bespoke designer staging delivered in about 24 hours.
Read the comparisonHuman designersPhotoStaging vs Stuccco
US human virtual staging at $35 per photo pay-as-you-go or $24.50–$28 with prepaid bundles, delivered in 12–24 hours, 7 days a week.
Read the comparisonHuman designersPhotoStaging vs Virtual Staging Solutions
Human virtual staging sold as per-property packages priced by square footage, from $140 for two photos, with unlimited revisions and a full refund guarantee.
Read the comparisonVirtual staging vs traditional staging
Before comparing software, the bigger decision. The full numbers are in the cost comparison guide.
Guides that go with this comparison
Best virtual staging software in 2026
How the main tools compare on price per image, turnaround, realism, and support.
Virtual staging vs traditional staging: cost
What each approach costs per room and per listing, with the break-even point.
Virtual home staging: the complete guide
What it is, how long it takes, how realistic it looks, and how to do it well.
PhotoStaging virtual staging software
Workflow, demo video, pricing, and before/after examples on one page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest virtual staging software?
Among the tools in this table, AI self-service tools are the cheapest per image, typically well under €1 when bought on an annual plan; PhotoStaging works out at about €0.19–€0.24 per image. Human-edited services charge per photo and usually land between roughly €10 and €30 per image.
AI virtual staging or a human editor: which should I use?
Use AI self-service for the everyday case — an empty or lightly furnished room that needs furniture and decor in a listing style — because it is faster and 20–50 times cheaper per image. Use a human editor when the job is bespoke: complex retouching, exact furniture from a catalog, or heavy structural edits that must match a brief.
How did you verify the competitor prices?
Every figure comes from the vendor's own public pricing page, read on the date shown on each comparison page. Where a plan includes a fixed number of images, we divide the price by that number and mark the result with ≈. Prices change; check the vendor before buying.
Does PhotoStaging appear in the table on equal terms?
Yes. PhotoStaging is listed with the same columns as everyone else, and each comparison page has a 'Choose them if…' section with real reasons to pick the other tool. We would rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one from us.
When is traditional staging still worth it?
For high-value homes where most buyers tour in person and the furnished experience influences the offer. For everything else, virtual staging delivers the listing photos at a fraction of the cost and time.
Test it on a real listing
The only comparison that matters is on your own photo. 10 free credits, no credit card, about 20–30 seconds per image.