Fotello API AlternativeBuilt for Developers & Agencies

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Fotello is a fantastic all-in-one platform for photographers to manage booking and delivery. But if you are a developer, an agency, or a proptech company, you probably don't want to pay for a booking system and property websites just to get API access to an editing engine.

Stager AI provides a pure, high-throughput REST API on every plan. Process native RAW exposure brackets, pull windows, add 3D virtual furniture, and generate cinematic video tours programmatically—starting at just $0.25 per image.

POST /v2/edit
{
  "service": "hdr_merge",
  "image_urls": [
    "https://your-bucket.com/raw_exp_1.dng",
    "https://your-bucket.com/raw_exp_2.dng",
    "https://your-bucket.com/raw_exp_3.dng"
  ],
  "options": {
    "style": "clean_editorial",
    "window_pull": true,
    "perspective_correction": true
  },
  "webhook_url": "https://api.yourdomain.com/callback"
}

// Response: Status 200 OK
// Webhook fires in ~45 seconds with final processed asset.
// Cost: $0.25 (No listing bundle fees required)
◆ REST API on Every Plan◆ 500 Images Per Batch◆ 50,000 Images / Hour◆ Automated Webhooks◆ Native RAW HDR Merge◆ Programmatic Virtual Staging◆ API Video Tour Generation◆ From $0.25 Per Asset◆ Object Removal Endpoints◆ Day-to-Dusk Twilight◆ REST API on Every Plan◆ 500 Images Per Batch◆ 50,000 Images / Hour◆ Automated Webhooks◆ Native RAW HDR Merge◆ Programmatic Virtual Staging◆ API Video Tour Generation◆ From $0.25 Per Asset◆ Object Removal Endpoints◆ Day-to-Dusk Twilight
Workflow Differences

A Platform You Log Into
vs An Engine You Build On.

Fotello's Approach

Fotello is designed for photographers who want a completely managed business ecosystem. Because of this, API access is typically treated as a secondary feature or restricted to top-tier enterprise plans. You are paying per-listing for the entire software suite, even if you are only routing images through an API script.

  • • API access is often gated by higher subscription tiers.
  • • Pricing is built around "per-listing" bundles.
  • • Heavy reliance on human-in-the-loop slows down automated workflows.
Stager AI's Approach

Stager AI is built from the ground up as a developer-first platform. We provide an enterprise-grade REST API available on every single plan. Whether you are building an internal CRM, a mobile app, or a high-volume agency dashboard, our endpoints deliver raw processing power without the extra software bloat.

  • ✓ Open REST API + Webhooks available on all plans.
  • ✓ Pay only for the pixels you edit ($0.25/image).
  • ✓ Parallel cloud processing handles up to 500 images per request.
  • ✓ Add 3D Virtual Staging and Video tours via simple API flags.
Visual Quality Audit

API Output Quality Comparison

When you automate your workflow, quality cannot suffer. See how Stager AI's programmatic HDR engine processes RAW brackets compared to standard platform outputs. Click any frame to zoom in.

Living Room
HDR Merge + Window Pulls
Stager AI natively decodes multi-exposure RAW brackets to protect texture details and preserve crisp window views automatically via API. Fotello typically bundles processing into a per-listing dashboard package.
Kitchen
Color Accuracy & Balance
Notice the absolute white calibration on the countertops from Stager AI. Our API engines apply deep architectural mapping to neutralize mixed lighting without manual intervention.
Living Room
Structural Shadow & Geometry
Even, true-to-life tones across the room. The Stager AI REST API returns perfect perspective alignments and deep shadow recoveries in under 60 seconds.
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