Overview

Upload a room photo and choose a staging mode to create an edited image; exterior staging is supported, but floor-plan staging is not. StageHQ accepts JPG, PNG and WebP uploads up to 4K and says most rooms finish in under 30 seconds. That speed can help with a listing workflow, though the service is specifically built around photos rather than floor plans.

Outputs include a full-resolution file and a one-click MLS-ready JPG sized 1536×1024. Purchased images carry a commercial license for MLS, marketing and print use, making paid packs suitable for professional publication. The three free previews are watermarked and intended only for evaluation.

Key features

Four ways to edit a room

Precise Staging, Creative Staging, AI Renovation and Remove Furniture address distinct listing needs, from furnishing an empty room to clearing existing furniture or changing a room's appearance. More than 30 design styles give users a range of starting points, and custom style descriptions allow more specific direction. This breadth is useful for varied properties; those needing floor-plan visuals will need another service.

Listing workflow and privacy

The Professional pack can batch a whole listing at once, while the Agency pack adds bulk download. These features matter most to teams handling multiple photos; Starter is a smaller, individual purchase. StageHQ says information is encrypted in transit and storage, and that uploaded and generated images are not shared with third parties without explicit consent. Its listed subprocessors include Neon, Cloudflare R2, fal.ai, Lemon Squeezy, Google, Cloudflare Turnstile, MailerSend, Sentry and FingerprintJS. Support typically responds within 24 hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM–6 PM EST.

Pricing

StageHQ sells one-time packs rather than recurring subscriptions. Free credits cost 0.00 USD per free and provide three watermarked previews without a credit card; this is an evaluation option, not a commercial deliverable.

Starter — 19.00 USD per once: 20 staged photos, 4K output, 30+ styles, commercial license and no watermarks. A sensible fit for occasional listing work, but it lacks the larger quotas and batch workflow of higher tiers.
Professional — 39.00 USD per once: 100 staged photos and everything in Starter, sized for approximately 10 listings. It is the practical step up for agents processing several properties, with batching a whole listing at once.
Agency — 69.00 USD per once: 250 staged photos and everything in Professional, plus a team-friendly package and bulk download. Its larger allowance suits brokerage teams or other higher-volume users.
Enterprise — custom pricing: high-volume staging and dedicated support, for organizations beyond the packaged quotas.

Purchases are final: refunds are not provided for unused credits or dissatisfaction after purchase. The free previews offer a way to judge the workflow before committing to a paid pack.

Platforms

StageHQ runs on Android, iOS and the web. In a browser, it works on Mac, Windows PC, iPad or phone without installation, which makes it usable across common office and mobile setups.

Who it's for

Real estate agents, brokerage teams, photographers and property managers can use the listing-oriented exports and commercial license; house flippers, FSBO sellers and homeowners may find the smaller Starter pack more proportionate. Interior designers and Airbnb hosts are also among its intended audiences. It is less suitable for anyone whose workflow depends on floor-plan staging.

Pros and cons

Pros: Four editing modes and more than 30 styles support varied room-photo tasks; the one-click 1536×1024 MLS JPG and commercial license make paid images ready for listing and marketing use.
Pros: One-time packs avoid recurring subscription charges, with listing batching and bulk download available at higher volumes.
Cons: Free previews are watermarked and limited to evaluation, so professional use requires a purchase.
Cons: No refunds, including for unused credits, put the onus on buyers to confirm fit before choosing a pack.
Cons: No floor-plan staging limits its usefulness for property presentations that need more than edited photos.

Alternatives

For a broader starting point, browse the Virtual Staging Software directory.

PadStyler AI is worth considering if a subscription billed yearly and six photos per month suit your volume better than StageHQ's one-time packs.
Stuccco offers a freemium option and pay-as-you-go furniture and decor pricing, an alternative for buyers who prefer service-based pricing.
Roomood has a free plan and a Starter allowance of 50 images per month, for users who prefer monthly volume to a fixed one-time credit pack.
DreamStage Studio offers listing copy and social media kits from $3 per one-time purchase, making it a possible fit when listing collateral beyond staged photos is the priority.
Styldod offers per-image virtual staging in orders of eight or more, with a 24–48 hour turnaround and unlimited free revisions; consider it when a revision-based service and stated delivery window matter more than StageHQ's rapid generation.
VirtualStaging.com is an alternative for separately priced furniture removal or image enhancement.
RestageHQ offers pay-as-you-go credits at $3 per staged photo with no subscription and credits that never expire, which may suit buyers who want smaller purchases over time.
VirtuallyStage is another option for furniture-removal work.

Verdict

Choose StageHQ if you need listing-ready staged photos, several editing modes and commercial-use rights without a recurring plan. The Starter pack is a straightforward fit for occasional work, while batching and bulk download make the larger tiers more relevant to teams. Look elsewhere if you need floor-plan staging or cannot accept final, non-refundable purchases.

	StageHQ	Stuccco
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Free trial	Yes
Paid from	Free	$24.50/mo
Platforms	Android, iOS, Web	Web
Free plan	No	Yes
Service mode	ai	manual
Exterior staging	Yes	Yes
Floor-plan staging	No
Turnaround time	0.008 hours	24 hours
Output resolution	4k

StageHQ vs Stuccco

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