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How much does virtual staging cost?
AI virtual staging runs $0.53 to $2.67 per photo on Virtual Staging AI's plans (yearly billing), while a human-edited service like BoxBrownie charges US$24.00 per image. Credit-based apps such as REimagineHome and Collov AI work out cheaper per credit on bigger plans.
Cost per staged photo
Virtual Staging AIfrom $0.53/photo
REimagineHomefrom $0.13/credit
Collov AIfrom $0.30/credit
BoxBrowniefrom $24/imageVirtual staging cost per photo, by tool
Headline monthly prices hide the real cost. The bars show each tool's cheapest and most expensive per-photo (or per-credit) price. Orange is human-edited; teal is AI. The scale is compressed so small and large prices both stay readable.
Virtual Staging AIEnterpriseVirtual Staging AIBasicREimagineHomeAgency · our mathREimagineHomeEssential · our mathCollov AIPremium · our mathCollov AIAdvanced · our mathBoxBrowniePer image (human-edited)| Tool | Plan | Per photo / credit | How we got it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Staging AI | Basic | $2.67 per photo | Vendor-stated: 6 photos/month at $16/month (yearly billing). Checked 2026-11-11. |
| Virtual Staging AI | Standard | $0.95 per photo | Vendor-stated: 20 photos/month at $19/month (yearly billing). Checked 2026-11-11. |
| Virtual Staging AI | Professional | $0.65 per photo | Vendor-stated: 60 photos/month at $39/month (yearly billing). Checked 2026-11-11. |
| Virtual Staging AI | Enterprise | $0.53 per photo | Vendor-stated: 150 photos/month at $79/month (yearly billing). Checked 2026-11-11. |
| REimagineHome | Essential | $0.63 per credit | Our math: $19/month ÷ 30 credits. Checked 2026-11-11. |
| REimagineHome | Pro | $0.18 per credit | Our math: $36/month ÷ 200 credits. Checked 2026-11-11. |
| REimagineHome | Advanced | $0.15 per credit | Our math: $59/month ÷ 400 credits. Checked 2026-11-11. |
| REimagineHome | Agency | $0.13 per credit | Our math: $119/month ÷ 900 credits. Checked 2026-11-11. |
| Collov AI | Standard | $0.32 per photo credit | Our math: $19/month (yearly billing) ÷ 60 photo credits. Checked 2026-11-11. |
| Collov AI | Advanced | $0.33 per photo credit | Our math: $49/month (yearly billing) ÷ 150 photo credits. Checked 2026-11-11. |
| Collov AI | Premium | $0.30 per photo credit | Our math: $79/month (yearly billing) ÷ 263 photo credits. Checked 2026-11-11. |
| BoxBrownie | Per image (human-edited) | $24 per image | Vendor price: US$24.00/image, no subscription. Checked 2026-11-11. |
Not in the table: ListingAI bundles AI staging into its Professional plan ($36/month) with image credits whose use varies by model and output size; Saleswise includes unlimited staging in $39/month; RoomGPT shows pricing only after login.
What staging a whole listing costs
Our arithmetic from listed prices: the smallest plan that covers the photos for one month. Subscriptions keep billing after the listing is done, so per-image pricing can win if you stage only occasionally.
5 photos
- Virtual Staging AIBasic: $16/month (yearly billing)Covers 6 photos a month. Yearly billing ($192/yr).
- REimagineHomeEssential: $19/month30 credits a month; re-renders also use credits.
- Collov AIStandard: $19/month (yearly billing)60 photo credits; yearly billing.
- BoxBrownie5 × US$24.00 = US$120.00Pay per image; human-edited, no subscription.
PalazzoStarter: $50/agent/monthUnlimited staging on a flat monthly plan; no per-image fees or credits.
Saleswise$39/monthUnlimited CMAs, staging, flyers and copy; cancel anytime.
25 photos
- Virtual Staging AIProfessional: $39/month (yearly billing)Covers 60 photos a month. Yearly billing ($468/yr).
- REimagineHomeEssential: $19/month30 credits a month; re-renders also use credits.
- Collov AIStandard: $19/month (yearly billing)60 photo credits; yearly billing.
- BoxBrownie25 × US$24.00 = US$600.00Pay per image; human-edited, no subscription.
- PalazzoStarter: $50/agent/monthUnlimited staging on a flat monthly plan; no per-image fees or credits.
- Saleswise$39/monthUnlimited CMAs, staging, flyers and copy; cancel anytime.
AI staging vs a human-edited service
AI apps (subscription)
Virtual Staging AI, REimagineHome and Collov AI return staged images in seconds and cost as little as $0.53 a photo at volume. You pay monthly, often billed yearly, and re-renders can use credits. Best if you stage most listings.
Human-edited (per image)
BoxBrownie charges US$24.00/image with no subscription and is edited by people, so it takes longer. Best for an occasional listing or a single flagship photo.
Hidden costs to check
Before you pay
- Disclosure: many MLSs require virtually staged photos to be labeled and may require the unstaged original.
- Cost per image at your monthly volume, not just the headline monthly price.
- Whether prices shown are yearly billing (several vendors advertise yearly-billed monthly rates).
- Whether furniture removal, revisions and watermark-free downloads are included.
Disclosure rules apply whichever tool you use. See MLS disclosure for virtually staged photos.
How we check prices
Prices were checked on each vendor's own pricing page and are dated. Rankings follow a published score: price value, features for agents, independent user feedback, terms and refund policy, and ease of sign-up or a free trial each get a 1–10 score, and the overall score is the plain average of the criteria we could score (for example 7.4/10). Hidden pricing or too few independent reviews show as Not enough info rather than a low score, and a tool needs at least 3 scored criteria to be ranked, with ties broken by starting price. Payment, affiliate links and sponsorships never change a score, ranking or verdict. If a vendor hides its pricing we say so rather than guess. Full method: agentaicompare.com/how-we-score/.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does virtual staging cost per photo?
AI virtual staging runs $0.53 to $2.67 per photo on Virtual Staging AI's plans (yearly billing), while a human-edited service like BoxBrownie charges US$24.00 per image. Credit-based apps such as REimagineHome and Collov AI work out cheaper per credit on bigger plans. All prices are from vendor pricing pages, checked 2026-11-11.
What is the cheapest virtual staging?
By listed price per unit, the lowest figures we track are REimagineHome Agency ($0.13 per credit, our math), REimagineHome Advanced ($0.15 per credit, our math), REimagineHome Pro ($0.18 per credit, our math). Credits aren't always one per finished image, and the cheapest per-unit plans are the biggest ones, so compare at your own monthly volume.
Is there pay-per-photo virtual staging?
Yes. BoxBrownie charges US$24.00/image with no subscription (US$48.00/image for a 360° image). The AI tools we track are monthly subscriptions, and several advertise yearly-billed monthly rates.
How much does it cost to virtually stage a whole listing?
For 5 photos, our math from listed prices: Virtual Staging AI Basic: $16/month (yearly billing); REimagineHome Essential: $19/month; Collov AI Standard: $19/month (yearly billing); BoxBrownie 5 × US$24.00 = US$120.00. See the table above for 25 photos.
Is there free virtual staging?
Some tools let you try a few designs free, but none we track offers ongoing free, watermark-free staging. See our free virtual staging guide for what each free tier actually includes.
Do I have to disclose virtually staged photos?
Usually, yes. Many MLSs require virtually staged photos to be labeled and may require the original photo too, and California requires a disclosure on or next to digitally altered images from January 1, 2026. Check your MLS rules.