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Stessa vs TenantCloud
In short.
Both Stessa and TenantCloud target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
Stessa starts free,
TenantCloud at $18/mo.
Free asset-management and accounting platform for rental investors.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Affordable cloud PM for small-to-mid landlords and small managers.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts at$18/mo
- Free optionFree trial
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Stessa |
TenantCloud |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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
Stessa
| Essentialsunlimited properties, free forever | Free |
|---|---|
| Managepaid annually | $12/mo |
| Propaid annually | $28/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
TenantCloud
| Starterbilled monthly · ~2 months free yearly | $18/mo |
|---|---|
| Growthbilled monthly | $35/mo |
| Probilled monthly | $60/mo |
| Businesscustom · from $100/mo | $None |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Pros & cons
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
TenantCloud
Pros
- Low flat pricing with unlimited units
- Owner portal even on lower tiers
- Broad feature set for the price
Cons
- Dated UI versus newer rivals
- Occasional support/sync complaints
FAQ
What is the difference between Stessa and TenantCloud?
Both target DIY & small landlords. Stessa is free asset-management and accounting platform for rental investors, while TenantCloud is affordable cloud PM for small-to-mid landlords and small managers.
Is Stessa or TenantCloud cheaper?
TenantCloud is the cheaper option — it starts at $18/mo.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Stessa rates slightly higher (4.4★ on Capterra).