At a Glance: RELTO vs ApplyDesign
Pricing Winner
ApplyDesign
Cheaper for solo staging ($29-99/month); RELTO includes team seats, RELTOLock verification, and compliance workflow
Speed
RELTO
about a minute vs ~15 minutes
Scope
RELTO
Staging + RELTOLock verification + MLS workflow vs staging only
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | RELTO | ApplyDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $14.99/mo billed annually free to start, no card | $29/month First photo free |
| Paid Plans | $199-$499/month High volume at $499 | $29-99/month Subscription |
| Delivery Time | about a minute AI, no human queue | ~15 minutes minutes (self-serve AI) |
| Trial Period | Free to start, no card | First photo free |
| Credit Card Required | Not for trial | Not required |
| Design Styles | 6+ styles Modern, Scandinavian, Luxury, etc. | Multiple AI styles |
| Revisions | On-demand regen Regenerate in about a minute | On-demand regenerations |
| MLS Compliance | Professional quality | Professional quality |
| Best For | High volume, speed, budget | Lowest-cost solo AI staging |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose RELTO If:
- You want each staged image measured against your original, with RELTOLock when it passes
- You need team seats and centralized billing (up to 20 on Team, 20 on Brokerage)
- You want an MLS disclosure workflow built in (watermarks, original-image pairing, per-board rules)
- You need a large pooled allowance (250-750 stagings/month across the whole team)
- You want architecture-aware structural preservation on every render
Choose ApplyDesign If:
- You are a solo agent and price is the deciding factor (their plans cost less in dollars)
- You only need staging at the lowest monthly price
- You want their mid-tier pricing ($29-49 range)
- You prefer pay-per-use pricing for occasional staging
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RELTO cheaper than ApplyDesign?
For a solo agent staging only, no - ApplyDesign's plans ($29-99/month) cost less in dollars than RELTO's Team plan ($199/month). RELTO's plans buy a different product: a 250-750/month pooled allowance shared by up to 20 team seats, RELTOLock structural verification, and an MLS disclosure workflow. Solo agents optimizing purely on price should compare ApplyDesign's output quality against RELTO's free tier first, then decide.
Can I try both before paying?
Yes. ApplyDesign offers a free first photo, and RELTO offers a one-time free tier with watermarked stagings - no credit card for either. Run the same room photo through both and compare.
Which is better for teams and brokerages?
RELTO. The Team plan ($199/month) covers up to 20 seats sharing 250 stagings; the Brokerage plan ($499/month) covers up to 20 seats sharing 750, with centralized billing and brokerage-wide compliance controls. ApplyDesign is built around individual accounts.
How do the AI results compare?
Both are AI tools with multiple design styles and on-demand regeneration. RELTO additionally runs every render through architecture-aware structural preservation (walls, windows, and doors are detected and locked before furniture is placed) and validates output against structural constraints before delivery. Judge both on your own photos using the free options.
Which should I pick?
Pick ApplyDesign if you are a solo agent who only needs staging at the lowest price. Pick RELTO if you want each staged image checked against your original, work in a team, or want the MLS disclosure workflow handled by the platform.