PhotoStaging
from €0.19/image
≈ €0.19/image on the €690 annual plan, ≈ €0.24 on the €290 plan. 1 credit = 1 image, about 20–30 s each.
ApplyDesign
≈ $7–$15 per 2D image depending on mode and coin volume (our computation)
Pay as you go — coins from $7 to $10 each; first image free
Turnaround
About 15 minutes per auto-staged image (as advertised)
ApplyDesign, versus about 20–30 seconds per image with PhotoStaging.
Choose PhotoStaging if...
- You want the staged image in 20–30 seconds without placing anything yourself.
- You stage more than a handful of rooms a month — the per-image gap is 30–60×.
- You want style by reference: upload a photo of the look you want instead of assembling it.
- You want a person to help when a photo does not come out right.
Choose ApplyDesign if...
- You want to hand-place specific furniture pieces and control every detail of the layout.
- You need 360° panorama staging.
- You stage only a few images a year and prefer buying a handful of coins to a plan.
What ApplyDesign is
ApplyDesign is a virtual staging app built around 'Apply Coins'. Automatic 2D staging costs 1.5 coins, DIY 2D staging 1 coin, and 360° staging 2.5 (auto) or 2 (DIY) coins. Coins cost $10 each for up to 9, $8 for 10–19, and $7 for 20 or more. There is no subscription and the first image is free.
The DIY editor is the distinctive part: a catalog of 18,000+ furniture pieces you position yourself, unlimited DIY revisions, and tools to keep designs consistent across the photos of one listing. Item removal is included. Auto staging is advertised at about 15 minutes per image (the homepage also says 10 minutes).
Support is by email and a help center, and the site advertises a 100% money-back guarantee; the detailed conditions are not listed on the pricing page.
Demo
See PhotoStaging in action.
Claims are easy to make. This is the actual workflow, unedited: one upload, one click, one staged image.
- Pre-built prompts for real estate rooms — nothing to write
- About 20–30 seconds per image, one credit each
- Full-resolution JPEG, ready for any portal
One-click virtual staging in PhotoStaging
PhotoStaging vs ApplyDesign: side-by-side comparison
The rows that decide the purchase for a real estate team: who does the work, what one image costs, how long it takes, how much control you have over the style, and what happens when a photo is difficult.
ApplyDesign details verified on September 11, 2026 from the vendor's public pages and may change; check the official site before buying. Per-image figures marked ≈ are our calculation.
ApplyDesign pricing explained
Plans as published by ApplyDesign on September 11, 2026. Where a plan includes a fixed number of images, we divide the price by that number to get a comparable cost per image.
Coins, 1–9
$10 per coin
Auto 2D staging = 1.5 coins; DIY 2D = 1 coin; 360° = 2.5 / 2 coins
≈ $15.00 auto, $10.00 DIY per 2D image
Coins, 10–19
$8 per coin
Same coin costs per image
≈ $12.00 auto, $8.00 DIY per 2D image
Coins, 20+
$7 per coin
Same coin costs per image
≈ $10.50 auto, $7.00 DIY per 2D image
PhotoStaging, for reference
€29 per month
100 credits/month, or €69 for 300. Annual: €290 for 1,200 credits (≈ €0.24/image) or €690 for 3,600 (≈ €0.19/image). 10 free credits to start.
Full pricingWhere ApplyDesign is strong
Real reasons people pick it. If these match your work, it may be the better tool for you.
- The DIY editor gives full control over which piece goes where, with 18,000+ catalog items.
- Designs can be kept consistent across all photos of one listing.
- Item removal is included, and 360° staging is available.
- No subscription — coins are bought as needed, and the first image is free.
Where ApplyDesign falls short for listing work
Limits we could verify from the vendor's own pages, and where PhotoStaging is built differently.
- Cost per image is high for AI: about $7–$15 per 2D image versus roughly €0.19–€0.24 with PhotoStaging.
- Auto staging takes about 15 minutes per image, not seconds.
- DIY staging takes real time per room — you are the designer.
- Support is email only; no phone, chat, or WhatsApp is stated.
Guides to go deeper
Pricing is one input. These guides cover the rest of the decision: what staging costs against physical staging, how the main tools compare, and how to do the work well.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ApplyDesign cost per image?
About $7–$15 per 2D image, our computation from the published rates: coins cost $10 (1–9), $8 (10–19), or $7 (20+), and a 2D image costs 1.5 coins in auto mode or 1 coin in DIY mode. The first image is free.
Is ApplyDesign faster than PhotoStaging?
No. ApplyDesign advertises about 15 minutes per auto-staged image; PhotoStaging returns a staged image in about 20–30 seconds. DIY staging in ApplyDesign takes as long as you spend placing furniture.
Can I control the furniture style in PhotoStaging?
Yes. Pick a style preset tuned for listings, or upload a reference image and the staging follows its furniture and palette. You do not place pieces one by one, but you can regenerate for one credit until the room reads right.
Does either tool remove existing furniture?
Both do. ApplyDesign includes item removal in its coin price; PhotoStaging includes object and furniture removal in the same credit-based workflow.
Which is better for a team?
PhotoStaging: credits are shared, pricing is predictable at about €0.19–€0.24 per image, and WhatsApp support covers the whole team. ApplyDesign's DIY model scales with the hours someone spends in the editor.
Compare with your own listing
Upload a room, stage it in one click with the 10 free credits, and judge the result on a photo you know.