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Propertyware vs Stessa
In short.
Pick Propertyware if you run property management companies;
pick Stessa if you run DIY & small landlords.
Propertyware starts at $250/mo,
Stessa free.
Customizable platform for single-family and scattered-site portfolios.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts at$250/mo
- Free optionNo
- Mobile appYes
Free asset-management and accounting platform for rental investors.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Propertyware |
Stessa |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | Partial |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✕ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✕ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✕ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✕ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✓ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✕ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI features | ✕ | Partial |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Propertyware
| Basic+ implementation fee (2× monthly) | $250/mo min · $1/unit/mo |
|---|---|
| Plus | $350/mo min · $1.5/unit/mo |
| Premium | $450/mo min · $2/unit/mo |
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
Propertyware
Pros
- Highly customizable (open API, custom fields and portals)
- Built for single-family scattered-site at scale
Cons
- Steep learning curve and implementation fees
- Dated UI; mixed support reviews
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 Propertyware and Stessa?
Propertyware is best for property management companies, while Stessa is best for DIY & small landlords.
Is Propertyware or Stessa cheaper?
Propertyware is the cheaper option — it starts at $250/mo.
Which is better for property management companies?
For property management companies, Stessa rates slightly higher (4.4★ on Capterra).