Overview

Upload a room photo and RestageHQ generates a virtually furnished version in styles including Modern, Mid-century, Luxury, and Farmhouse. Most renders finish in 20–40 seconds, and the service says it preserves walls, windows, doorways, and fixtures. That combination suits listing workflows where speed and keeping the room’s structure recognizable matter more than direct MLS publishing.

Exports span 4096px full resolution, 2048px MLS standard, 1080×1080 social media, and 1500×1000 listing-site optimized sizes. Exterior tools add sky replacement, lawn enhancement, and removal of items such as parked cars and trash cans. Generated images can have imperfections, so users are responsible for checking them before listing.

Key features

Staging and image handling

The four named styles give agents a choice of presentation without requiring a separate staging workflow for each look. Geometry preservation is a useful safeguard for listing accuracy, though it does not remove the need to inspect the output. The range of export sizes is practical for reusing an image across listing portals and social posts.

Exterior edits and workflow

Sky and lawn enhancements and removal of visible clutter extend the product beyond interior furnishing. Direct MLS integrations are not live: the current workflow is to download each staged image and upload it to the MLS portal. Teams seeking an automated listing pipeline should treat that manual step as a meaningful limitation.

Team plans include API access for programmatic photo generation, including CRM or MLS workflow connections. This offers a route to custom integrations, but it is not the same as a built-in MLS connection.

Privacy and support

The privacy policy states that RestageHQ uses HTTPS encryption, Stripe payment processing, and system access controls, and does not train AI on uploaded photos without explicit opt-in. Account data and uploaded photos are deleted within 90 days after account closure unless legal retention is required. Support is offered by email and in-app live chat; chat runs Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm Central and is usually answered within minutes.

Pricing

RestageHQ offers pay-as-you-go credits as well as monthly subscriptions. The free plan is a useful way to begin, but the plan details provided do not establish its photo allowance or other caps.

Pay-as-you-go credits: $3 per staged photo, with no subscription and credits that never expire. It fits occasional jobs better than recurring volume.
Starter: $29/month for 25 staged photos, 3 free re-rolls per photo, and email support. This is the entry subscription for solo agents with modest monthly needs.
Pro: $79/month for 100 staged photos, 5 free re-rolls per photo, priority rendering, a logo brand preset, and chat plus email support. The larger quota and branding tools better suit an agent or small practice staging listings regularly.
Team: $199/month for 500 staged photos, up to 3 seats, unlimited re-rolls per photo, a shared brand library, a dedicated account manager, and API access. It is aimed at teams with sustained volume or a need to connect generation to their own systems.

Unused monthly photos do not roll over, so the subscriptions reward steady usage rather than occasional peaks. The cheaper tiers also give up the higher quotas and team-oriented features; Starter has fewer re-rolls and email-only support. No free trial is offered.

Platforms

RestageHQ supports web and API access. The API is listed for Team plans, so buyers on Starter or Pro should not assume programmatic access is included.

Who it's for

Listing agents, independent brokers, boutique teams, and new-construction sales teams are the clearest fit. Solo users can choose a one-off credit or Starter subscription, while higher-volume teams gain shared branding, seats, and API access at Team level. It is less suited to businesses that require live MLS integration or cannot spare time to review and upload images manually.

Pros and cons

Pros

Several useful output sizes: Dedicated dimensions cover full-resolution, MLS, social, and listing-site use.
Interior and exterior edits: Staging styles sit alongside sky, lawn, and object cleanup tools.
API on Team: High-volume teams can build programmatic generation into their own CRM or MLS workflows.
Opt-in AI training: Uploaded photos are not used to train AI without explicit consent, and post-closure deletion is described.

Cons

No live MLS integration: Users must download images and upload them to the portal themselves.
Monthly quotas expire: Unused photos do not roll over, which can make a subscription a poor fit for uneven demand.
Output review is essential: The terms put responsibility on users to check generated images before listing.
API access is tier-gated: Programmatic access is listed for Team, not the lower subscriptions.

Alternatives

Choose Virtual Staging Software to compare a broader category of staging tools.

PadStyler AI may fit buyers who want an annual Premium plan with 60 photos per month and unlimited renders and downloads; it also offers a free trial, unlike RestageHQ.
Planua is worth considering for a free tier with watermarked staging drafts and limited brand controls, or a freemium web option.
StageHQ offers free watermarked previews and a free trial, making it an option for evaluation before committing to a paid plan.
Stuccco is a freemium web alternative with pay-as-you-go pricing for its Add Furniture and Decor service.
DreamStage Studio is a web option with one-off pricing for listing copy and social media kits, or decluttering and item removal.
Roomood is a freemium web alternative whose Starter plan is shown at $19.90 per month, billed annually, for 50 images per month.
VirtuallyStage may suit buyers seeking one-off furniture-removal credits that never expire.
VirtualStaging.com offers per-item furniture removal with an 8 to 24-hour ETA and unlimited revisions.

Verdict

RestageHQ is a sensible choice for agents and small teams that want quick interior staging, exterior cleanup, and practical export sizes, with a Team API option for custom workflows. Its strongest reason to choose it is the combination of those editing tools and tiered photo volumes. Look elsewhere if direct MLS integration is essential, monthly usage is too irregular for non-rolling quotas, or manual image review and upload do not fit the workflow.

	Frameshift	RestageHQ
Free plan	No	No
Free trial	No	No
Paid from	—	$29/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Web	api, Web
Free plan	No	No
Paid from	35 /mo	29 /mo
Service mode	hybrid	ai
Exterior staging	—	Yes
Turnaround time	—	0.008 hours
Included revisions	—	3 revisions
Output resolution	—	4k

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