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Stessa vs TurboTenant
In short.
Both Stessa and TurboTenant target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
Stessa starts free,
TurboTenant free.
Free asset-management and accounting platform for rental investors.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Free software for DIY and small landlords; monetizes via tenant fees.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Stessa |
TurboTenant |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | Partial | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✕ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✕ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✕ | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✕ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✕ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | Partial |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✕ | ✓ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | Partial |
| 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.
TurboTenant
| Freeno fees or contracts, ever | Free |
|---|---|
| Essentialsbilled annually | $12.42/mo |
| Probilled annually | $16.58/mo |
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
TurboTenant
Pros
- Genuinely free for landlords; large user base
- Easy listing syndication and tenant screening
- Best fit for 1–10 units
Cons
- Limited accounting depth; no owner portal
- Not built for PM companies
FAQ
What is the difference between Stessa and TurboTenant?
Both target DIY & small landlords. Stessa is free asset-management and accounting platform for rental investors, while TurboTenant is free software for DIY and small landlords; monetizes via tenant fees.
Is Stessa or TurboTenant cheaper?
TurboTenant is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, TurboTenant rates slightly higher (4.6★ on Capterra).