Overview

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP room photo up to 4K, choose an editing mode and style, and StageHQ generates a staged image. It also supports exterior staging, but not floor plans. The service says most rooms finish in under 30 seconds, a practical advantage when listing work is time-sensitive.

Outputs include a full-resolution file and a one-click MLS-ready JPG sized 1536×1024. Purchased images include a commercial license for MLS, marketing and print, so the paid packs can serve actual listing and promotional work rather than just evaluation.

Key features

Four ways to edit

Precise Staging, Creative Staging, AI Renovation and Remove Furniture cover furnishing a room, taking a more interpretive design approach, changing its appearance or clearing existing furniture. More than 30 styles and the option to describe a custom style give users meaningful direction over the result. The range suits varied property photos, though it remains photo editing rather than floor-plan design.

Fast, flexible output

Support for uploads up to 4K and both full-resolution and MLS-sized exports gives users a choice between a high-resolution asset and a listing-ready file. The under-30-second typical turnaround is suited to quick workflows, while the commercial license on purchased images addresses professional use.

Privacy and support

StageHQ says information is encrypted in transit and storage, and uploaded or generated images are not shared with third parties without explicit consent. Its 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. The free option gives three watermarked previews for evaluation, with no credit card required; it is not a source of usable unwatermarked listing images.

Starter — $19 one-time: 20 staged photos, 4K output, 30+ styles, commercial license and no watermarks. Best for an individual with occasional listing needs; its smaller allotment is the trade-off.
Professional — $39 one-time: 100 staged photos, everything in Starter and batching a whole listing at once. It suits agents handling multiple listings who want a more efficient workflow.
Agency — $69 one-time: 250 staged photos, everything in Professional and bulk download. The larger quota and download workflow better fit teams managing volume.
Enterprise — custom pricing: high-volume staging and dedicated support, for organizations beyond the fixed packs.

There is no recurring renewal to budget for, but purchased credits are non-refundable, even if unused or if the result disappoints. Because the free previews are watermarked and evaluation-only, buyers should confirm the editing workflow before committing to a pack.

Platforms

StageHQ works on Android, iOS and the web. It runs in a browser on Mac, Windows PC, iPad or phone without installation, which makes it accessible across common devices without a dedicated desktop setup.

Who it's for

Real estate agents, brokerage teams, photographers and property managers can use the packs to prepare listing images, with Professional batching and Agency bulk download aimed at higher-volume workflows. Interior designers, homeowners, FSBO sellers, house flippers and Airbnb hosts are also among its intended audiences. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs floor-plan staging or recurring monthly image allowances.

Pros and cons

Pros: Four editing modes and 30+ styles cover more than basic furniture placement; MLS and full-resolution exports serve distinct needs; one-time packs avoid subscription renewals; the purchased-image commercial license supports listing, marketing and print use.
Cons: Free previews are watermarked and limited to evaluation; purchases cannot be refunded, including unused credits; no floor-plan staging; Agency bulk download and Professional listing batching are reserved for the larger packs.

Alternatives

Virtual Staging Software is a useful place to compare other services in the category. Consider Planua if a freemium web service with watermarked HD previews is a better fit. PadStyler AI is worth considering for a paid service with a yearly plan and stated monthly photo allowance.

Stuccco is another freemium web option. Styldod may suit buyers seeking per-image bulk orders with stated turnaround and revisions. Roomood offers a freemium web option and a monthly Starter plan with 50 images.

DreamStage Studio is an alternative for listing copy, social media kits or photo cleanup. RestageHQ offers pay-as-you-go credits alongside a monthly plan. VirtualStaging.com is another paid web service with per-item furniture removal and per-image enhancement.

Verdict

StageHQ is a strong fit for agents and property teams that want quick, commercially licensed listing-photo edits, several staging approaches and predictable one-time packs. Its 4K and MLS-ready exports add practical value, especially when paired with the higher-volume workflows. Look elsewhere if you need floor-plan staging, or avoid buying until the watermarked previews confirm the result suits you: paid purchases are final.

	DreamStage Studio	StageHQ
Free plan		Yes
Free trial		Yes
Paid from		Free
Platforms	Web	Android, iOS, Web
Service mode	ai	ai
Exterior staging	Yes	Yes
Floor-plan staging	Yes	No
Free plan		No
Turnaround time		0.008 hours
Output resolution		4k

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