Alternatives · Last reviewed October 12, 2026
FixThePhoto alternatives
FixThePhoto is a general retouching service with a real estate line: it blends bracketed exposures, offers day to dusk and staging, and prices by photo or by property package. Photographers compare alternatives when the 10-photo minimum or package tiers do not fit, or when they want a service focused on real estate alone. Bella Virtual blends HDR shots manually, Phixer offers per-photo tiers, BoxBrownie has a broad menu, and NovaHDR finishes exposure and color across the set for one price.
We make NovaHDR, one of the alternatives below. We compared FixThePhoto and each alternative on what you get, what you send and price, using each vendor's public pages, checked October 12, 2026.
The alternatives at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Price from | How it differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| NovaHDR | Real estate photographers who want a finished, consistent property set without doing every correction | $29 one-time for one property (as of 2026-10) | NovaHDR focuses on real estate sets: balanced exposure and consistent color across up to 50 photos, at one price per property. |
| Bella Virtual | Manual HDR blends, with staging on the side | $7 per photo (as of 2026-10) | Bella Virtual blends HDR shots manually from $7 per photo and says turnaround is 24 hours as standard. |
| Phixer | Photographers who want tiers from an automated pass to editor-led edits | $0.35 per photo (AI HDR) (as of 2026-10) | Phixer is a real estate editing company with tiers from $0.35 to $3 per photo. |
| BoxBrownie | A one-stop shop for enhancement plus staging, twilight and floor plans | $2.00 per image (as of 2026-10) | BoxBrownie lists enhancement at $2.00 per image and accepts bracketed shots. |
What is FixThePhoto?
FixThePhoto is a photo retouching service whose real estate line blends bracketed exposures into one photo and offers day to dusk and virtual staging. Standard edits are $1.50 per photo with a 10-photo minimum, and property packages run from $39 to $299.
Not the same as a real estate-only service: real estate is one of FixThePhoto's retouching lines.
FixThePhoto pricing
Prices as of October 2026, from fixthephoto.com. Check the vendor for current pricing.
| Product | Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FixThePhoto | Standard Level | $1.50 per photo | Minimum order 10 photos |
| FixThePhoto | Essential package | $39 per property | 24 hour turnaround |
| FixThePhoto | Standard and Premium packages | $99 and $299 per property | 48 hour turnaround |
Prices as of 2026-10
What FixThePhoto does well
Brackets and RAW accepted
It accepts most RAW formats (excluding .CR3) and TIFF for standard edits.
Per-property packages
Packages run $39, $99 and $299 per property.
Written instructions
You upload with written instructions, and Extra Level edits are done manually to them.
Where FixThePhoto falls short for finishing property sets
Minimum order
The $1.50 standard level has a 10-photo minimum.
Longer package turnaround
The Standard and Premium packages list a 48-hour turnaround.
Trial terms not stated
"Try for Free" buttons appear, but trial terms are not stated.
Why real estate photographers look for a FixThePhoto alternative
- The standard per-photo price comes with a 10-photo minimum.
- Real estate is one line of a general retouching service.
- Package tiers decide the turnaround, from 24 to 48 hours.
The best FixThePhoto alternatives
Ordered from a per-property finish to per-photo blending services.
1. NovaHDR
Best for: Real estate photographers who want a finished, consistent property set without doing every correction
How it differs from FixThePhoto: NovaHDR focuses on real estate sets: balanced exposure and consistent color across up to 50 photos, at one price per property.
Price: $29 one-time for one property (as of 2026-10)
Limitation: Exposure and color only; JPEG, PNG or WebP in, no RAW or bracket sets
2. Bella Virtual
Best for: Manual HDR blends, with staging on the side
How it differs from FixThePhoto: Bella Virtual blends HDR shots manually from $7 per photo and says turnaround is 24 hours as standard.
Price: $7 per photo (as of 2026-10)
Limitation: Order first, then upload by link
3. Phixer
Best for: Photographers who want tiers from an automated pass to editor-led edits
How it differs from FixThePhoto: Phixer is a real estate editing company with tiers from $0.35 to $3 per photo.
Price: $0.35 per photo (AI HDR) (as of 2026-10)
Limitation: Price depends on the tier per photo
4. BoxBrownie
Best for: A one-stop shop for enhancement plus staging, twilight and floor plans
How it differs from FixThePhoto: BoxBrownie lists enhancement at $2.00 per image and accepts bracketed shots.
Price: $2.00 per image (as of 2026-10)
Limitation: Charged per image; staging and extras priced separately
Who should stay with FixThePhoto
- You shoot brackets or RAW and want the blend done for you
- You give detailed written instructions per job
- You also need retouching outside real estate
- A per-property package suits you
How to try NovaHDR alongside FixThePhoto
Last reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Choose a listing you would send to FixThePhoto.
- Merge and export brackets yourself; NovaHDR does not merge them.
- Upload up to 50 JPEG, PNG or WebP photos to a named property.
- Choose One Property or a plan and send it.
- Review the set in 24 to 72 hours.
Does not carry over: Written instructions per order; Bracket blending; Day to dusk and staging
Questions about FixThePhoto alternatives
How much does FixThePhoto charge for real estate?
As of October 2026: $1.50 per photo at the standard level with a 10-photo minimum, or property packages at $39, $99 and $299.
Does NovaHDR blend brackets like FixThePhoto?
No. NovaHDR does not merge brackets; merge and export them first and send the resulting images.
Which is better for a natural look?
NovaHDR's goal is a natural-looking property, not a redesigned room. FixThePhoto edits to your written instructions.
Can I send TIFF files to NovaHDR?
No. NovaHDR accepts JPEG, PNG and WebP. FixThePhoto accepts TIFF and most RAW formats for standard edits.
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Checked 2026-10-12
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