Quick answer
Traditional virtual staging services typically charge between $7 and $75 per photo, depending on quality and turnaround. Subscription or credit-based AI tools usually work out cheaper per image and often include video output. Physical staging, by contrast, commonly runs from several hundred to several thousand dollars per property.
Per-photo services charge for each finished image, which is predictable for one-off listings but adds up across a portfolio. Subscription and credit tools charge a flat monthly fee or per-credit rate, lowering the effective cost per image for anyone staging regularly.
When comparing, factor in what you actually receive: a single still, multiple revisions, or — with tools like StagingReel — a staged video tour in addition to the image.
Cost is driven by quality and realism, turnaround speed, the number of revisions included, whether video is produced, and licensing for commercial use.