Virtual Staging: The Happy Solution!
As an alternative to physical home staging, virtual staging was introduced to the world of real estate near the end of 2007. From denial to acceptance, it took us around a decade to come to terms with this highly practical and versatile solution.
As time went by, the cost of continuous and repetitive physical home staging became unbearable to many, and virtual staging began to appeal to a greater number of real estate agents!
While some people are still trying to decide between virtual staging vs. real staging, more progressive companies are trying to figure out which virtual staging platform to go for.
In our blog today, we’ll list the top 5 virtual staging companies in 2025 and explain why you should consider these companies for your listings.
The Top 5 Virtual Staging Companies for Real Estate
Before delving into the topic, I need to clarify that these companies have been selected based on several factors, including;
- Quality of staging;
- Affordability;
- Turnaround time;
- Complementary services; and,
- Customer support.
Note that for each provider, we’ve included the most affordable virtual staging price they offer. Additionally, when discussing complementary services, we’ve only included the most relevant services to virtual staging.
Lastly, our list consists of companies both providing AI virtual staging and those that still favor the traditional human virtual staging. The reason for this is that human virtual staging and AI virtual staging differ in certain respects, and so, individuals might be more inclined to one more than the other.
AI HomeDesign
AI HomeDesign is among the first companies to incorporate artificial intelligence into real estate photo editing. Still, we offer both human and AI virtual staging so that clients can choose the approach they prefer.
All our AI virtual staging takes only seconds to complete. It costs $0.24 to stage a photo, and regenerations are endlessly free!
Apart from these, users use our other services and apply any change to the same photo, free of charge! That’s to say, AI HomeDesign, unlike other providers, charges per photo only once, and not per service, and definitely not per repeated usage!
As for our human virtual staging, the cost for staging one photo is $13.99, which is again the most affordable virtual staging service in the market. Last but not least, we offer a complete package of complementary services that relieves users from looking for other providers. Some of our complementary services include:
Also, after virtually staging a room, users can enhance the quality of the photo or remove unwanted items for free. As for customer support, we’re available 24/7 to help users with any questions or concerns.
Virtual Staging AI
Virtual Staging AI is another virtual staging company that has gained considerable attention from real estate agents. Their platform takes less than 30 seconds to stage a room, thanks to AI-powered services. Regenerations are free, and the staging costs $0.46 per photo.
Virtual Staging AI has a set of complementary services, including:
- furniture removal;
- image enhancement;
- day to dusk; and,
- multi-view staging.
Their customer support is also outstanding, with responses typically arriving within a few hours.
However, the downside is that users have to pay an additional fee to use each service for the same photo that they have just staged. That might incur extra charges if you’re not satisfied with the AI results.
These are the two AI-powered virtual staging companies that we have included in our list. To learn more about them, you can read our blog on AI HomeDesign vs. Virtual Staging AI.
BoxBrownie
Perhaps the most familiar name among experienced agents!
Based in Australia, BoxBrownie has been providing real estate professionals with various photo editing services, including virtual staging, since 2014. The cost to virtually stage a photo is $24, with delivery taking between 24 to 48 hours.
BoxBrownie has arguably the most complete package for real estate agents as it offers complementary services such as:
- Image enhancement;
- Day to dusk;
- Item removal;
- Floor plans;
- Virtual tours; and,
- Aerial editing.
Since a typical listing often includes 15 to 30 photos, the overall cost of BoxBrownie’s virtual staging service can amount to a somewhat considerable figure. Not that it’s unaffordable, it’s just that it may not be the best choice with certain properties. The customer support is also 24/7.
If you wish to find out more about BoxBrownie, you can read our detailed comparison of AI HomeDesign vs. BoxBrownie.
Stucco
Stucco started as an interior design solution in 2015, and since 2019, they’ve been offering virtual staging services to agents all around the globe. For agents willing to pay $23.00 per photo, Stucco’s virtual staging service is a suitable choice.
Virtual staging orders are delivered within 12-24 hours. Given that they advocate human virtual staging, this is a competitive speed for manually processed work. They have a 24/7 custom support and grant free revisions for every order. They also provide complementary services such as:
- Item removal;
- Day to dusk;
- Furniture styling; and,
- Image enhancement.
In addition, Stucco offers a series of other services more suited to interior designers and architects. These services include:
- Change flooring;
- Change ceiling;
- Change exterior walls;
- Change landscaping; and,
- Change cabinets.
Using any of the complementary services comes with a certain fee, which varies based on the subscription plan you choose.
VirtualStaging.com
For agents who prefer human virtual staging but look for less expensive options or need a quicker delivery, VirtualStaging.com might be the right option. For bulk delivery, agents can have their photos staged for $19.20 per photo. The turnaround time is 24 hours, but there’s a rush delivery option that guarantees 4-8 hours delivery.
Some of the complementary services are:
- 360° virtual staging;
- Image enhancement;
- Floor plan renders; and,
- Virtual twilight (day to dusk).
The customer support is quite satisfactory, and unlimited revisions are available. Moreover, VirtualStaging.com has a no-questions-asked policy regarding refunds. If customers are, for whatever reason, dissatisfied with their orders, the company is committed to issuing a refund without asking any questions.
Quick Tips on Choosing a Virtual Staging Service
Buying a virtual staging service for the first time can be a little intimidating. On the one hand, this is a new experience, which means you’re not fully aware of possible risks and rewards. On the other hand, you’re more than likely to struggle to choose between several choices. The tips below will help you find the right provider.
List your needs
Are you looking for a quick turnaround? How much do you want to spend on preparing your photos? Are you going to use virtual staging for all your listings or just some of them? Make a list of questions like these and answer them. This way, you’ll be able to narrow down your choices and select a provider that suits your needs.
Search the web for information
By searching the web, you’ll learn more about the providers you have in mind. Google reviews and client testimonials will give you more details about each provider. There’s also a bulk of information about virtual staging companies on social media sites like Reddit, X, LinkedIn, etc.
See if there’s a free trial
Reliable virtual staging companies usually offer free trials to let potential customers evaluate their services. Use those free generations to see which service is closer to your expectations. A smart way to find the right provider is to stage the same room(s) with different providers and compare the results side by side.
Make a light purchase
After finally deciding on a provider, don’t go for the expensive plans right from the start. Apart from testing your provider’s virtual staging service, you need to test their complementary services and customer support as well.
Therefore, at the beginning, it’s better to check your provider’s plans and packages and buy the most affordable one. This way, if you notice any flaws with their service or support, you can switch to another provider without being locked in a poor-value service.
In Closing
The purpose of this blog was to give you an overview of the best virtual staging companies in 2025. We tried to base our judgment on the most important features that agents care about. If you know of other virtual staging companies that match the ones in our list, you’re more than welcome to share your recommendations. We’ll happily check them out to include in our list.
FAQs
Virtual staging has been mainly criticized for two reasons. One is that it may not properly reflect room dimensions. The other is that it gives buyers the cold feet upon visiting the property and noticing that the house is unfurnished.
The first criticism is not quite valid as it doesn’t apply to all virtual staging services. As for the second issue, this concern can be addressed by clearly disclosing that the property has been virtually staged. When agents use this service, they’re required to label their photos “virtually staged” when listing properties. That way, buyers already know there’s no furniture in the house.
