Landlory
Innago vs Stessa
In short.
Both Innago and Stessa target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
Innago starts free,
Stessa free.
100% free PM software for small and independent landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Free asset-management and accounting platform for rental investors.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Innago |
Stessa |
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|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | Partial |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✕ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✕ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✕ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✕ |
| Accounting | Partial | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✕ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | Partial | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI features | ✕ | Partial |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Innago
| Freefree for landlords (1–500 units); tenants pay fees | Free |
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Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Stessa
| Essentialsunlimited properties, free forever | Free |
|---|---|
| Managepaid annually | $12/mo |
| Propaid annually | $28/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Pros & cons
Innago
Pros
- Genuinely free with no unit caps
- Highest user ratings in the category
- Strong for students and independent landlords
Cons
- Lighter accounting and reporting
- Not built for PM-company owner portals at scale
Stessa
Pros
- Best-in-class free financial tracking and dashboards for investors
- Automated bookkeeping and tax-ready reports
- Affiliate with a 2-year earning window
Cons
- Not a full PM tool (limited leasing/maintenance/tenant portal)
- Rent collection less robust than dedicated PM apps
FAQ
What is the difference between Innago and Stessa?
Both target DIY & small landlords. Innago is 100% free PM software for small and independent landlords, while Stessa is free asset-management and accounting platform for rental investors.
Is Innago or Stessa cheaper?
Stessa is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Innago rates slightly higher (4.9★ on G2).