WellStaged vs BoxBrownie: price, services and which to choose
BoxBrownie is a human-edited editing service with a wider menu; WellStaged is an AI app that is cheaper per photo and lets you preview before paying. BoxBrownie’s page lists virtual staging at US$30; WellStaged is $2.90 a photo in the 10 photos pack. WellStaged wrote this comparison.
Who wrote this?
WellStaged wrote this page and competes with BoxBrownie. BoxBrownie facts come from its pricing page, read October 15, 2026. Check it before you buy; we may be out of date. BoxBrownie is a trademark of its owner, and we are not affiliated with it.
How do they compare?
| WellStaged | BoxBrownie | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | AI app; you upload, preview and choose | Human-edited service (per its site) |
| Price | $5 for 1 photo, $29 for 10 photos ($2.90 each), down to $1.79 each in the 100 photos pack | Virtual staging US$30; the page does not say per image |
| Free before paying | Free watermarked previews; first room free without an account | Free account: 3 enhancements and 1 day-to-dusk, no card |
| Turnaround | Not yet measured, so we don’t state one | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Revisions | 10 changes included per unlocked photo, spot fixes on a region among them | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Consistent look across a listing | Yes: one style, palette and density for every room | Not stated |
| Label on output | “Virtually staged” label on downloads by default | Not stated |
What does BoxBrownie offer that we don’t?
WellStaged stages rooms. It does not remove furniture or clutter, and it does not do day-to-dusk, renovation renders, 360 photos or floor plans. BoxBrownie’s pricing page lists:
- Item removal and virtual cleaning: US$10, or US$5 for one or two small items.
- Day-to-dusk: US$5.
- 360° virtual staging: US$60; 360° enhancement: US$5.
- Floor plan redraws: from US$30 to US$40.
- Virtual renovation (no usable price shown on the page).
If your listing needs those, or you want a person to edit the work, BoxBrownie is the better fit.
What does WellStaged do differently?
- See free watermarked previews, select a staged version, then unlock its download.
- One look across the listing: select a style, palette and density once and every room follows.
- Per-photo credits from $1.79 each, no subscription, and credits never expire.
- Staging is designed to preserve walls, windows, floors, fixtures and the view. Compare each result with the original before publishing; requests to hide damage or alter structure are declined.
- A “Virtually staged” label is on downloads by default, and your original stays in your account.
We don’t claim any image meets a particular MLS’s rules. See virtual staging disclosure.
What does an 8-photo listing cost?
Using the listed prices: BoxBrownie at US$30 per image would be $240 for 8 photos (if its price is per image, which the page does not say). With WellStaged, the 10 photos pack is $29, and the 2 spare credits do not expire. That excludes any extra BoxBrownie services and any revisions beyond what each service includes.
Which should you choose?
Choose BoxBrownie if
- You want human-edited work and a person handling it.
- You need item removal, day-to-dusk, 360, renovation renders or floor plans in one place.
Choose WellStaged if
- You want to see staged options free before paying.
- You want one consistent look across a listing at a lower cost per photo.
- The rooms are empty and you need staging only.
Wider comparison: best virtual staging software.
Questions people ask
- How much does BoxBrownie virtual staging cost?
- BoxBrownie’s pricing page lists virtual staging at US$30 and does not say whether that is per image. Item removal starts at US$5 and day-to-dusk is US$5. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Is BoxBrownie better than an AI app?
- For human-edited work and extras like item removal, day-to-dusk and floor plans, BoxBrownie offers more. For low cost per photo and previews before paying, an AI app fits better. It depends on the listing.
- Can I try WellStaged before paying?
- Yes. Stage one room free without an account; a new account can preview up to 5 photos free. Previews are watermarked.
- Does either service guarantee MLS compliance?
- We can’t speak for BoxBrownie. WellStaged does not claim any image meets a particular MLS’s rules; it adds a “Virtually staged” label and keeps your original. Check your MLS.