StageBench
Every AI virtual staging tool, run on the same six rooms. Scored for realism, fidelity to the real property, style, speed, cost, and disclosure features.
Leaderboard
| Tool | Status | Score /100 | Free tier | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spacely AI | testing | Not yet scored | 40 free trial credits on the Free plan | Credit top-ups from $9 for 200 credits (vendor says ~100 renders) [source] |
| REimagineHome | testing | Not yet scored | 5 free designs, no card required | Plans $14–$99/mo (per vendor pricing page title) [source] |
| PhotoUp AI Virtual Staging | testing | Not yet scored | 5 free credits (AI staging uses 3 credits per image) | 3+ credits per image; $1.50/credit on demand, from $1.10/credit in packs [source] |
| Pedra | testing | Not yet scored | 7 image-generation credits on sign-up | From €29/mo for 100 credits [source] |
| Apply Design | testing | Not yet scored | First image free | $7–$10 per Apply Coin; one-click 2D staging = 1.5 coins per image [source] |
| Virtual Staging AI | testing | Not yet scored | Free upload, no sign-up (per vendor homepage) | From $16/mo billed yearly ($192/yr) for 6 photos/month [source] |
| AI HomeDesign | testing | Not yet scored | Free credits on sign-up, no card; free results are watermarked | Pro $35/mo (30 photos) or $19/mo billed yearly [source] |
| Collov AI | testing | Not yet scored | 5 free AI staging trials (watermarked) | From $19/mo billed yearly ($228/yr) [source] |
| HomeDesignsAI | testing | Not yet scored | 7-day free trial (card required; converts to $37/mo unless cancelled) | From $22/mo for 100 credits [source] |
Prices are from each vendor's public pricing page, checked 2026-10-18. Prices change, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Tools are listed in no particular order until scores are published.
Tools we're testing
Listed in alphabetical order, not ranked. Descriptions are paraphrased from each vendor's own site.
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AI HomeDesign
Scores coming soonAn AI toolbox for staging, editing and enhancing property listing photos.
Tool details →Apply Design
Scores coming soonAI-powered virtual staging for real estate photos.
Tool details →Collov AI
Scores coming soonAI virtual staging for realtors and brokerages, with furniture removal and photo-editing tools.
Tool details →HomeDesignsAI
Scores coming soonAI redesign for interiors, exteriors and gardens, including one-click staging of empty rooms.
Tool details →Pedra
Scores coming soonTurns existing listing photos into virtual staging, video, 360° tours and floor plans.
Tool details →PhotoUp AI Virtual Staging
Scores coming soonReal estate photo editing and virtual staging service, including AI virtual staging.
Tool details →REimagineHome
Scores coming soonAI interior design and virtual staging from a room photo, with shoppable product suggestions.
Tool details →Spacely AI
Scores coming soonAI interior design generator that creates photorealistic room renders from a photo.
Tool details →Virtual Staging AI
Scores coming soonOne-click AI virtual staging for listing photos: pick a room type and furniture style.
Tool details →The six test rooms
Empty living room
Wide shot with windows. Tests furniture scale, layout, and whether windows and outlets survive untouched.
Empty bedroom
Tests bed scale and placement, and whether closets, doors, and trim are preserved.
Empty kitchen
Fidelity trap: cabinets, counters, and appliances are real property and must not change. Only décor and seating may be added.
Exterior patio / deck
Outdoor furniture only. Landscaping, facade, and views must not change (CRMLS does not permit AI-generated landscaping in the MLS).
Tricky room
Odd angle, radiator or sloped ceiling, a doorway, and a view out the window. Tests geometry handling and hallucinated structure.
Furnished room: remove & restage
A cluttered furnished room. Tests furniture removal plus restaging without damaging floors, walls, or fixtures.