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.
BoxBrownie
£18.00 per staged image (about 70–90× PhotoStaging's per-image cost)
Pay as you go — £18.00 per virtually staged image, no subscription
Turnaround
Under 48 hours (as advertised)
BoxBrownie, versus about 20–30 seconds per image with PhotoStaging.
Choose PhotoStaging if...
- You want the staged photo today, not in two days — about 20–30 seconds per image.
- You stage regularly and the per-image cost matters: about €0.19–€0.24 versus £18.00.
- You want to try three styles of the same room without paying three editing fees.
- You still want a human when it counts — WhatsApp support is included.
Choose BoxBrownie if...
- You need a specific, hand-executed brief for a high-value listing and can wait 48 hours.
- You need edits that are genuinely bespoke — complex renovations, 360° staging, or floor plan redraws.
- You prefer phone support and a pay-per-job model with no credit bundles.
What BoxBrownie is
BoxBrownie is an established real estate photo editing service. You upload photos, choose a service, add instructions, and human editors deliver the result in under 48 hours. The catalog is broad: virtual staging, 360° staging, item removal, image enhancement, day to dusk, and virtual renovations, each priced individually.
On the UK pricing page we verified, virtual staging is £18.00 per image, 360° staging £36.00, item removal £3.00–£6.00, image enhancement £1.20, day to dusk £3.00, and virtual renovation from £18.00 to £132.00. US customers see USD pricing on the US site. There is no subscription; you buy credit and pay per job.
Revisions are unlimited at no extra cost within a two-month window, you can send sample images of furniture you like, and support is available 24/7 by phone, live chat, and email. Purchases are final: the refund policy states BoxBrownie does not offer refunds and unused balances cannot be redeemed.
Demo
See PhotoStaging in action.
BoxBrownie sends your photo to a human editor and returns it in about 48 hours. PhotoStaging stages it while you watch. Here is what the one-click workflow looks like on a real listing photo.
- 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 BoxBrownie: 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.
BoxBrownie 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.
BoxBrownie pricing explained
Plans as published by BoxBrownie 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.
Virtual staging
£18.00 per image
Human-edited staging, multiple furniture styles, unlimited changes within two months
£18.00/image
360° virtual staging
£36.00 per image
Staging for 360° panoramas
£36.00/image
Item removal
£3.00–£6.00 per image
Minor or standard decluttering, priced separately from staging
Image enhancement
£1.20 per image
Exposure, color, sky, and perspective edits by an editor
Day to dusk
£3.00 per image
Twilight conversion of an exterior photo
Virtual renovation
£18.00–£132.00 per image
From simple finish changes to full room renovations
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 BoxBrownie is strong
Real reasons people pick it. If these match your work, it may be the better tool for you.
- A human editor follows your written brief and reference images, which suits bespoke luxury listings.
- Unlimited revisions for two months at no extra cost.
- One vendor for many jobs: staging, decluttering, day to dusk, renovations, floor plans.
- 24/7 support by phone, chat, and email across several regions.
Where BoxBrownie falls short for listing work
Limits we could verify from the vendor's own pages, and where PhotoStaging is built differently.
- Turnaround is measured in days, not seconds: about 48 hours for staging.
- £18.00 per staged image adds up — a six-room listing costs over £100 before item removal.
- Item removal and enhancement are separate charges on top of staging.
- No refunds: the policy states purchases are final and unused balances cannot be redeemed.
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
Is BoxBrownie AI or human?
Human. BoxBrownie routes each job to an editor who works from your instructions and reference images, with delivery in under 48 hours. PhotoStaging is AI with pre-built real estate prompts, returning a staged image in about 20–30 seconds.
How much does BoxBrownie charge for virtual staging?
£18.00 per image on the UK pricing page we verified on September 11, 2026, with unlimited revisions for two months. Item removal (£3.00–£6.00) and image enhancement (£1.20) are priced separately. US customers see USD prices.
Is PhotoStaging as realistic as a human edit?
For the everyday case — an empty or lightly furnished room staged in a listing style — the pre-built prompts produce a photorealistic result on the first try in most cases, and you can regenerate for one credit. For a bespoke brief with exact catalog furniture, a human editor still has the edge.
Can I get a refund from either?
BoxBrownie's policy states purchases are final and no refunds are offered. PhotoStaging gives 10 free credits before you pay anything, so you can test the result on your own photo first.
Which is better for a photographer doing volume?
For volume, AI wins on both time and cost: PhotoStaging stages a full listing in a few minutes for under €2. BoxBrownie suits occasional bespoke jobs where a human brief is worth £18 per image and a two-day wait.
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.