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 | Pending | 40 free trial credits on the Free plan | Credit top-ups from $9 for 200 credits (vendor says ~100 renders) [source] |
| REimagineHome | testing | Pending | 5 free designs, no card required | Plans $14–$99/mo (per vendor pricing page title) [source] |
| PhotoUp AI Virtual Staging | testing | Pending | 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 | Pending | 7 image-generation credits on sign-up | From €29/mo for 100 credits [source] |
| Apply Design | testing | Pending | First image free | $7–$10 per Apply Coin; one-click 2D staging = 1.5 coins per image [source] |
| Virtual Staging AI | testing | Pending | Free upload, no sign-up (per vendor homepage) | From $16/mo billed yearly ($192/yr) for 6 photos/month [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.
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.