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NovaHDR vs AutoHDR: a consistent property set or per-photo editing with add-ons
AutoHDR is a web-based editor for real estate photos, priced per downloaded photo, with add-on tools such as sky replacement, virtual staging, virtual twilight and prompt-based re-edits. NovaHDR does one job: it finishes a property photo set with balanced exposure and consistent color from room to room, and you keep the final review before the set goes to your client. Choose AutoHDR when you want a large toolbox, integrations with Spiro or Aryeo and a free tier. Choose NovaHDR when you want a natural, consistent set for a flat price per property.
At a glance
| NovaHDR | AutoHDR | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A finished property set, consistent from room to room | Edited photos, paid per photo you download |
| Extra tools | Exposure and color only | Sky replacement, grass, removals, staging, twilight, blur |
| Redo | Retrying the same activated property uses no additional credit | "AI Re-edit" from a text prompt |
| Turnaround | 24 to 72 hours after you send the property | Not stated on its pages |
| Entry price | $29 one-time for one property | Free plan with 10 photos a month |
How NovaHDR and AutoHDR differ
A toolbox or a single finishing pass
AutoHDR lists sky replacement, grass greening, removals, virtual staging, virtual twilight and blur among its tools. NovaHDR does not offer any of these. It edits exposure and color only and keeps the property as it was photographed.
Paying per photo or per property
AutoHDR says "Only Pay for What You Download"; its Standard plan is $265 a month for 500 photos ($0.53 a photo) as of October 2026, and unused credits roll over. NovaHDR charges by property: $29 one-time for one property, covering up to 50 photos, or $79 a month on Solo for 5 properties.
Workflow integrations
AutoHDR lists integrations with Spiro, HDPhotoHub, Tonomo, Aryeo and Dropbox, and imports from Dropbox and Google Drive. NovaHDR is a web app where you name the property, upload the photos and send it for editing.
A known delivery window
AutoHDR does not state a turnaround on its homepage or pricing page. NovaHDR states one: the finished set arrives 24 to 72 hours after you send the property, and nothing is submitted until you send it.
What you send
AutoHDR's pages do not say whether it takes brackets, single exposures or RAW files. NovaHDR is explicit: up to 50 JPEG, PNG or WebP photos per property, with brackets merged and exported first.
NovaHDR vs AutoHDR, side by side
Checked against public pages on October 12, 2026. "Not stated" means the pages we checked do not say; it is not a claim that the feature is missing.
| Topic | NovaHDR | AutoHDR |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A finished property photo set with balanced exposure and consistent color from room to room | Edited real estate photos, paid per downloaded photo |
| The look | Natural: bright enough to read the space, restrained enough to keep its character | Not stated |
| What you send | Up to 50 JPEG, PNG or WebP photos per property; RAW, TIFF and bracket sets are not accepted | Drag and drop, Dropbox or Google Drive; formats and brackets not stated |
| What is edited | Exposure and color only: no virtual staging, sky replacement, object removal or added features | Editing plus sky replacement, grass, removals, staging, twilight and blur |
| Turnaround | 24 to 72 hours after you send the property | Not stated |
| Final review | You keep the final review before the set goes to your client | Prompt-based "AI Re-edit" for changes |
| Where it runs | Web app; sign up with Google or email | Web app; a new interface is replacing the current one |
| Price | $29 one-time for one property, or plans from $79 a month | Free plan 10 photos a month; Standard $265 a month for 500 photos |
As of 2026-10-12
Sources: AutoHDR homepage; AutoHDR pricing
Pricing
NovaHDR plans come from its pricing. Competitor prices are as of October 2026, from autohdr.com. Check the vendor for current pricing.
| NovaHDR plan | Price |
|---|---|
| One Property | $29 one-time for one property |
| Solo | $79 per month, 5 property credits |
| Pro | $199 per month, 15 property credits |
| Studio | $399 per month, 40 property credits |
| Product | Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoHDR | Free | $0 per month | 10 photos a month |
| AutoHDR | Standard | $265 per month | 500 photos, $0.53 a photo; $225.25 a month billed yearly |
| AutoHDR | Enterprise | $2,250 per month | 5,000 photos, $0.45 a photo |
Prices as of 2026-10
About each option
NovaHDR
NovaHDR is property photo editing for real estate photographers. You name the property, upload up to 50 JPEG, PNG or WebP photos, choose One Property or a plan, and send the property for editing. The finished set comes back in 24 to 72 hours with balanced exposure and consistent color from room to room, a natural look rather than a redesigned room, and you keep the final review before it goes to your client. RAW, TIFF and bracket sets are not accepted: merge and export brackets first.
AutoHDR
AutoHDR describes itself as "AI Real Estate Photo Editing" in an online editor. You upload by drag and drop or from Dropbox or Google Drive, and pay for the photos you download: a free plan covers 10 photos a month and Standard is $265 a month for 500. It adds tools such as sky replacement, virtual staging and virtual twilight, and connects to Spiro, Aryeo and other platforms.
Which one fits your work
Choose NovaHDR when
- You want each property finished as one consistent set
- You prefer a flat price per property to counting photos
- You want a stated delivery window
- You only need exposure and color, kept natural
Choose AutoHDR when
- You want sky replacement, staging or twilight in the same tool
- You deliver through Spiro, Aryeo or Tonomo
- You want to start on a free plan
- You edit hundreds of photos a month
How to try both on the same property
- Pick a recent property you have already exported as finished JPEGs.
- Create a NovaHDR property, upload up to 50 photos and send it for editing.
- Run the same photos through AutoHDR's free plan.
- Compare how each set holds color from room to room.
- Keep the workflow that leaves you less to fix before delivery.
Questions about NovaHDR and AutoHDR
Is AutoHDR cheaper than NovaHDR?
Per photo it can be: AutoHDR Standard works out to $0.53 a photo for 500 photos a month, as of October 2026. NovaHDR prices by property instead: $29 one-time for one property, with up to 50 photos in a property.
Does NovaHDR replace skies or stage rooms like AutoHDR?
No. NovaHDR edits exposure and color only. It does not add or replace anything in the room or the view.
Can I send NovaHDR the same files I give AutoHDR?
If they are JPEG, PNG or WebP, yes. NovaHDR does not accept RAW, TIFF or bracket sets, so merge and export brackets first.
How fast is each one?
NovaHDR delivers 24 to 72 hours after you send the property. AutoHDR does not state a turnaround on its homepage or pricing page.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some photographers keep a toolbox editor for staging or twilight and send the main set to NovaHDR for a consistent finish.
Sources
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Checked 2026-10-12
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