StageHQ

Overview

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP image up to 4K and choose a staging mode and style. StageHQ says most rooms finish in under 30 seconds. It supports exterior staging, but not floor-plan staging, so it is a photo-editing option rather than a complete visual-planning suite.

Outputs include a full-resolution file and a one-click MLS-ready JPG at 1536×1024. Purchased images include a commercial license for MLS, marketing and print use. The browser-based service works on Mac, Windows PC, iPad or phone without installation, and is also listed for Android and iOS.

Key features

Multiple editing approaches

Precise Staging, Creative Staging, AI Renovation and Remove Furniture cover furnishing, broader redesign and clearing existing furniture. More than 30 design styles provide ready-made directions, while custom style descriptions let users specify a look. That range suits agents handling varied properties and homeowners or flippers exploring changes; those who need floor plans will need another tool.

Listing output and commercial use

The MLS-sized JPG avoids a separate resizing step, while the full-resolution download gives users another output option. The commercial license on purchased images covers MLS, marketing and print, an important distinction for professional use. Uploads in common web image formats up to 4K and the stated sub-30-second turnaround also suit quick listing workflows.

Privacy and support

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 on weekdays, Monday through Friday, 9 AM–6 PM EST.

Pricing

All paid packs are one-time purchases, not monthly subscriptions. The free option provides three watermarked previews with no credit card required; it is for evaluation only and does not replace a licensed, unwatermarked paid output.

• Starter — $19.00 USD per once: 20 staged photos, 4K output, 30+ styles, commercial license and no watermarks. It is the lowest-cost way to prepare a small batch of listing images.
• Professional — $39.00 USD per once: 100 photos and everything in Starter, with batching for a whole listing at once. The stated capacity of about 10 listings makes it a better fit for agents with recurring listing work.
• Agency — $69.00 USD per once: 250 photos, everything in Professional and bulk download. It favors teams or higher-volume workflows, though the stated team-friendly scope does not specify a seat count.
• Enterprise — custom pricing: high-volume staging and dedicated support for larger requirements.

Unused credits are not refundable, and purchases are final even if the result disappoints. Use the free previews to assess the workflow before buying; there is no recurring-plan renewal to manage.

Platforms

StageHQ is available on the web, Android and iOS. Its browser access on Mac, Windows PC, iPad or phone means users can work without installing desktop software.

Who it's for

Real estate agents, brokerage teams, photographers and property managers can use the modes and listing exports to prepare marketing images. Interior designers, homeowners, house flippers and FSBO sellers may value the style choices and renovation or removal modes. Airbnb hosts are also an identified audience. The lack of floor-plan staging limits its role for users who need layouts rather than edited photographs.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Four staging modes and more than 30 styles cover several common listing-photo jobs, with custom style descriptions for added direction.
• Pros: One-click 1536×1024 MLS JPG, full-resolution output and a commercial-use license make paid images usable across listing and marketing channels.
• Pros: One-time packs avoid subscription commitments, and the free watermarked previews let buyers evaluate before purchasing.
• Cons: Three free previews are watermarked and evaluation-only, so commercial use requires a paid pack.
• Cons: Final-sale terms put the risk on the buyer, including for unused credits or dissatisfaction.
• Cons: No floor-plan staging is available, so it cannot cover every property-visualization need.

Alternatives

RestageHQ is worth considering for API access or per-photo buying: it offers web and API access and $3 per staged photo with credits that never expire, rather than StageHQ's larger one-time packs. Roomood may suit users who prefer a monthly allowance, with a Starter plan at $19.90 USD per month billed annually and 50 images per month. Stuccco is another web-based freemium option, with an example pay-as-you-go price for adding furniture and decor at $35.00 USD per month.

Planua is a web-based freemium alternative. Pristage is another web-based freemium option. VirtuallyStage is a web-based choice for furniture removal, with one-time packs starting at $9.00 USD for 15 photos; unlike StageHQ, it has no free plan or free trial. VirtualStage is a web-based freemium alternative. DreamStage Studio may fit users seeking listing copy and social media kits alongside photo cleanup, with services priced from $3.00 USD per once for listing stories and kits and $8.00 USD per once for decluttering and item removal.

Virtual Staging Software is a broader category page for comparing options.

Verdict

StageHQ is a strong fit for agents and property teams that want several AI staging approaches, quick listing exports and commercial rights without a subscription. Its main reason to choose it is the mix of modes and practical MLS output; its main reason to look elsewhere is the nonrefundable purchase policy, especially if three watermarked previews are not enough to establish fit.