BoxBrownie comparison

BoxBrownie Alternative: Yavay vs BoxBrownie (2026)

BoxBrownie's human editors charge per photo and take up to two days. Yavay's AI does it in about a minute for a fraction of the price.

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Prices checked October 2026. 40 free credits, no card.

In short

BoxBrownie is a human-edited service: virtual staging is $30 a photo and arrives in under 48 hours, with free changes for two months. Yavay Studio stages with AI in about a minute, at roughly $0.38–$0.53 a photo, and adds renovation, exterior, tours and video. Choose BoxBrownie when you want a person to do the work; choose Yavay when speed and cost per listing matter.

BoxBrownie vs Yavay at a glance

FeatureBoxBrownieYavay Studio
What it isHuman-edited photo editing service, pay per imageSelf-serve AI studio for listing visuals
PricingVirtual staging $30 per photo; item removal $10; floor plans $30–$40; no subscriptionFree to start (40 credits). Packs from $9; Pro $48/mo for 1,000 credits; Max $148/mo for 2,500
Cost per staged photo$30$0.29–$0.38 on Pro (yearly or monthly), $0.53 with the $99 pack (8 credits a photo)
TurnaroundUnder 48 hoursAbout a minute per photo
Free trial3 photo enhancements and 1 day-to-dusk edit; no free staging40 credits (about 5 staged photos), no card
Best forAgents who want a human editor and can wait two daysAgents who want staging plus renovation, exterior, tours and video in one place

What staging 8 listing photos costs

Virtual staging only, one render per photo, at each company's published prices.

BoxBrownie

$240.00

8 photos × $30

Yavay Studio

$4.22

64 credits from the $99 pack, or about $3.07 of a Pro month

Which one to pick

Choose BoxBrownie if

  • You want a human editor on every photo rather than AI
  • You need one vendor for staging, floor plans, item removal and enhancements
  • Free changes for two months after the job matter to you
  • Its Trustpilot record is strong: 4.4 from 347 reviews

Choose Yavay if

  • You need staged photos today, not in two days
  • You stage often and $30 a photo adds up ($240 for an 8-photo listing)
  • You want to restyle a room as many times as you like at no extra cost
  • You also need renovation previews, floor-plan tours or listing video
  • You still want people involved now and then: White Glove stages a whole property for $200

A real Yavay render

Made in Yavay Studio from the photo on the left. Drag to compare.

The same living room virtually staged in a coastal style with a linen sofa, rattan chairs and a round coffee table
Empty living room with light wood floors and a balcony door
BeforeAfter
Vacant living room, staged in a coastal style. More examples

Feature by feature

FeatureBoxBrownieYavay Studio
Instant AI staging
Human-edited stagingWhite Glove: $200 per property, up to 50 photos, 48 hours
Declutter / furniture removalYes, $10 per photoWhite Glove only
Renovation previewsListed; price not shown
Exterior and landscapingYes, renders from $350
Sketch to renderRenders from plans, $350+
3D or 360° toursYes, $20–$30Floor-plan 360° walkthroughs
Video from photosNot listed
Floor plansYes, $30–$40Import and 3D view

Frequently asked questions

How much does BoxBrownie virtual staging cost?

BoxBrownie lists virtual staging at $30 per image, or $60 for a 360° image, with no subscription. Staging an 8-photo listing is $240.

Is Yavay cheaper than BoxBrownie?

Yes. A staged photo uses 8 Yavay credits, about $0.38 on the $48 Pro plan or $0.53 with the $99 credit pack, so an 8-photo listing is about $3–$4 instead of $240.

Is AI staging as good as BoxBrownie's human editors?

For most listing photos, current AI staging is photorealistic and lets you restyle instantly. If you want a person to own the result, BoxBrownie's editors or Yavay's White Glove service ($200 per property, up to 50 photos) are the options.

How fast is each?

BoxBrownie says staging is delivered in under 48 hours. Yavay renders a staged photo in about a minute.

Can I try both for free?

BoxBrownie's free account includes three photo enhancements and one day-to-dusk edit but no staging. Yavay gives 40 free credits, about 5 staged photos, with no card.

Judge it on your own listing photo

40 free credits, about 5 staged photos. No credit card.

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