Apply Design
Virtual Staging
Virtual staging paid per image with coins, with an automatic mode and a do-it-yourself drag-and-drop editor.
From $10 / coinFree sampleBuilt for real estate
AI Tools for Virtual Staging
How Much Does AI Virtual Staging Cost?
Published prices we checked run from under $1 to about $3 per photo on monthly AI bundles, up to $30 per image for BoxBrownie's pay-per-item staging. Monthly plans suit regular listings; per-item suits occasional use. Label staged photos: California requires a disclosure and a link to the original.
AI staging furnishes a photo of an empty room in seconds, at a fraction of the cost of physical staging. Compare the real cost per photo, whether furniture removal is included, and whether you can keep the original next to the staged version.
Quick Shortlist
- Lowest published plan: PhotoUp, $1.50 / credit
- Pay per item: Apply Design, from $10 / coin
- Free plan: Aryeo, Fotello
Compare 8 Tools
| Tool | Lowest Published Price | Pricing Model | Free Option | Built For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply Design | From $10 / coin | Pay per item | Free sample | Real estate |
| Aryeo | From $49 / month | Subscription | Free plan | Real estate |
| BoxBrownie | From $2 / edit | Pay per item | Free sample | Real estate |
| Collov AI | From $19 / month (60 credits) | Credits | Free sample | Real estate |
| Fotello | From $16 / listing | Pay per item | Free plan | Real estate |
| PhotoUp | From $1.50 / credit | Credits | Free sample | Real estate |
| REimagineHome | From $14 / month | Credits | Free sample | Real estate |
| Virtual Staging AI | From $16 / month (6 photos) | Subscription | None stated | Real estate |
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. Compare these side by side.
Aryeo
Photo Editing & Floor Plans
Content platform for real estate media delivery, used by photographers and agents, with AI virtual staging on Pro.
From $49 / monthFree planBuilt for real estate
BoxBrownie
Virtual Staging
Pay-per-item editing for property marketing: photo enhancement, staging, floor plans, virtual tours and copywriting.
From $2 / editFree sampleBuilt for real estate
Collov AI
Virtual Staging
Furnishes photos of empty rooms for agents, designers and businesses, sold in photo credits.
From $19 / month (60 credits)Free sampleBuilt for real estate
Fotello
Photo Editing & Floor Plans
AI media workflow aimed mainly at real estate photographers and media teams, priced per listing.
From $16 / listingFree planBuilt for real estate
PhotoUp
Photo Editing & Floor Plans
Back-office platform for real estate photographers and marketers: photo editing, AI staging, property websites and 360° tours, paid with credits.
From $1.50 / creditFree sampleBuilt for real estate
REimagineHome
Virtual Staging
AI visualizing and editing for interiors and exteriors: staging, redesigns and landscaping, using a credit system.
From $14 / monthFree sampleBuilt for real estate
Virtual Staging AI
Virtual Staging
One-click virtual staging of empty-room photos, sold as monthly photo bundles.
From $16 / month (6 photos)None statedBuilt for real estate
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What to Look For
- Clear cost per photo after any bundle limit
- Furniture removal included
- No watermark on paid output
- Commercial license for marketing use
Risks to Check
- Staged furniture can hide flaws or misstate room size
- California requires a statement and a link to the original, and MLSs and other states may have rules too
- Removing permanent fixtures or damage can be misrepresentation
Questions to Ask a Vendor
- What does one finished photo actually cost me?
- Do unused photos roll over?
- Can I export the original and staged image together?
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