Quick Summary
Both VirtualStaging.com and BoxBrownie deliver good staging. VirtualStaging.com costs less and delivers faster
but BoxBrownie has a slightly broader real estate marketing offering.
Where VirtualStaging.com wins:
- Faster delivery: Orders are typically completed within 24 hours, with a free 4–8 hour rush option available. BoxBrownie lists a 48-hour turnaround for virtual staging, which is twice as long.
- Better value: VirtualStaging.com offers volume discounts that reduce the per-image cost to $19.20, making it significantly more affordable for agencies and developers handling large portfolios.
- Customer-friendly policies: Every order includes unlimited revisions, free rush delivery (4-8 hours) and a 100% money-back guarantee
- Predictable service levels: Turnaround times are guaranteed, meaning clients either receive the project on schedule or a full refund - a level of reliability not clearly defined by BoxBrownie.
Where BoxBrownie wins:
- Wider range of services: In addition to virtual staging, BoxBrownie dips it's toes in copywriting and property marketing.
Head-to-Head: Price
BoxBrownie.com Pricing
- Virtual Staging: $24 per image (48-hour turnaround)
- Image Enhancement: $1.60 per image
- 360° staging: $48 per image
- Day to Dusk (Twilight Conversion): $4 per image
- Item Removal: $4–$8 per image
- Virtual Renovations: $176
- Guarantee: Highly Conditional
VirtualStaging.com Pricing
- Virtual Staging: $24 per image (standard), $19.20 per image for larger orders
- Rush Delivery: Free 4–8 hour rush turnaround (guaranteed or refund)
- Image Enhancement: $1.20 per image
- 360° staging: $32 per image
- Item Removal: From $0,50
- Virtual Renovations: $90-$140
- Revisions: Unlimited, included in price
- Guarantee: 100% money-back guarantee
Bottom line: VirtualStaging.com is faster, more cost-efficient and offers more guarantees. At scale, VirtualStaging.com is consistently 10–20% less expensive for comparable image quantities.
Value for Money (Overall Offering)
Verdict:
BoxBrownie may match VirtualStaging.com on single orders, but once project volume or client expectations rise, VirtualStaging.com offers greater cost efficiency and faster turnaround.
Head-to-Head: Quality / Realism
BoxBrownie.com
- Produces solid edits with a large global team
- Offers many add-on services not directly related to listing staging.
- Realism is consistent, though lighting and furniture styling can vary by editor.
- Limits and longer turnaround times may restrict fine-tuning.
Summary:
BoxBrownie’s main strength is in architectural-style realism, especially for projects tied to new builds or development marketing. Their rendering and staging examples has generally consistent lighting and texture accuracy, though the aesthetic can feel more standardized than tailored. Long turnaround times and global team mean that quick adjustments or multiple design iterations may be tough to get.
VirtualStaging.com
- Uses proprietary in-house staging team and specially developed tools to maximize photorealism in real estate photography.
- Offers high-level of tailoring/customazibility.
- Features a curated catalogue of 12+ interior design styles, from Modern and Scandinavian to Farmhouse and Coastal.
- Each order includes unlimited revisions, ensuring every detail can be refined until approved.
- Regularly updates its furniture library to follow current interior design trends, helping images align with modern buyer expectations.
Summary:
VirtualStaging.com focuses on speed, realism, and creative flexibility. Its style diversity and willingness to iterate without penalty provide consistent results even across large property portfolios. The in-house team of experienced designers ensures consistent, high-quality results that present the property clearly and effectively to buyers.
Verdict: Quality Comparison
Both companies deliver professional, lifelike visuals suitable for real-estate marketing.
- BoxBrownie.com performs well in architectural visualization and offers a wide range of rendering formats suited to development and pre-construction projects.
- VirtualStaging.com, however, delivers stronger day-to-day staging realism for active listings. Its broader style catalog, trend-aligned designs, and fast revisions allow agents to fine-tune images until they look naturally photographed making the final results consistently more convincing for buyers.
In practical terms, visual quality is equal, but VirtualStaging.com gives more creative control and faster turnaround.
Head-to-Head: Speed of Delivery
BoxBrownie.com
- Image Enhancement: Completed within 24 hours.
- Virtual Staging: Listed turnaround time of 48 hours.
- Renders: Approximately two weeks for completion, depending on project complexity.
- Supported by a global team of editors “working around the clock” to maintain 24/7 operations.
- No specific rush delivery or deadline guarantee publicly stated.
Summary:
BoxBrownie’s 24/7 editing model ensures availability, but turnaround times vary by service. The 48-hour staging timeframe and lack of a guaranteed delivery window can create uncertainty for agents managing fast-moving listings or tight marketing deadlines.
VirtualStaging.com (Our Position)
- Standard Turnaround: Within 24 hours for most orders.
- Rush Delivery: Free 4–8 hour expedited turnaround, guaranteed - if the deadline is missed, the client receives a full refund plus project completion.
- The system provides a clear service-level agreement (SLA) and tracks timing transparently across all projects.
Summary:
VirtualStaging.com combines speed with reliability, offering predictable same-day completion for urgent projects. Its defined cut-off times and refund-backed guarantees eliminate the uncertainty common with unverified “around-the-clock” claims.
Verdict: Who’s Faster?
For photo-based projects (virtual staging, image enhancement, item removal, or 360° staging):
- VirtualStaging.com delivers faster and more consistent results, with an average turnaround of 24 hours or less, and guaranteed rush completion in 4–8 hours.
- BoxBrownie.com offers broader global coverage but averages 48 hours for virtual staging and up to two weeks for some services.
Head-to-Head: Customer Support
BoxBrownie.com
- Provides 24/7 customer service available via live chat, phone, and email.
- Refunds are assessed case-by-case, with the company stating it will “work with you to find a suitable solution.”
VirtualStaging.com
- Customer service operates 24/7 through live chat and email. Phone support active from 8 AM to 11 PM EST, Monday–Friday.
- Includes unlimited revisions projects can be updated or corrected at any time.
- Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, available regardless of project size or client history.
Where BoxBrownie Might Be Better
BoxBrownie.com offers a broader visual-marketing toolkit than a pure staging provider. It’s well suited to agencies or developers that want every creative service under one roof from renders and floor plans to copywriting and commercial site plans.
Its SnapSnapSnap iPhone app gives field agents a convenient way to capture, upload, and edit property photos without desktop software.
If your top priority is a single multi-service vendor with always-on availability, BoxBrownie remains a strong all-in-one option.
Who Should Choose VirtualStaging.com
VirtualStaging.com focuses on speed, cost efficiency, and consistency at scale: three areas that matter most to agents and developers managing high image volumes.
Core Advantages
- Cheaper per-image pricing at volume: $19.20 vs $24 (20–50+ images).
- Rush delivery included: 4–8-hour turnaround at no extra cost.
- Experienced team of in-house designers who understand what moves properties.
- Unlimited revisions: No expiry period.
- 100 % money-back guarantee: Always available.
- Predictable enterprise SLA: Guaranteed timing even for 200+ images.
Summary
VirtualStaging.com is built for speed, scale, and assurance - making it the better long-term partner for teams that stage, edit, and publish listings continuously.
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FAQs
Do I need to disclose virtual staging on MLS?
Yes. Major MLS boards require that virtually staged photos include a clear “Virtually Staged” label to maintain transparency for buyers.
What’s a realistic turnaround for 10–50 photos?
VirtualStaging.com completes most orders within 24 hours, with free 4–8-hour rush delivery available. BoxBrownie lists 48 hours for virtual staging.
How many revisions are typical?
VirtualStaging.com provides unlimited revisions with no expiry. BoxBrownie offers unlimited revisions for two months after delivery.
Can you handle multiple properties at once?
Yes. Both companies handle enterprise-scale orders. VirtualStaging.com adds bulk discounts, dedicated project management, and guaranteed delivery windows for portfolios exceeding 200 images.
Are there additional fees for rush delivery or reworks?
VirtualStaging.com includes rush delivery and revisions in its base price. BoxBrownie may charge additional fees for reworks requested after the two-month revision window.
What file formats are delivered?
Both platforms deliver high-resolution JPEG or PNG files ready for MLS and web use. BoxBrownie also provides output options for renders and marketing materials.
