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Stessa vs Yardi Breeze
In short.
Pick Stessa if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick Yardi Breeze if you run property management companies.
Stessa starts free,
Yardi Breeze at $100/mo.
Free asset-management and accounting platform for rental investors.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Easy cloud PM from Yardi for SMB managers across property types.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts at$100/mo
- Free optionNo
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Stessa |
Yardi Breeze |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Yardi Breeze
| Breezeresidential, based on annual agreement | $100/mo min · $1/unit/mo |
|---|---|
| Breeze Premierterms & minimums apply; commercial = contact sales | $400/mo min · $1/unit/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
Yardi Breeze
Pros
- Yardi pedigree; handles commercial, affordable and HOA
- Free implementation and training; scales up to Voyager
Cons
- Less feature depth than AppFolio
- Add-on per-transaction costs; reporting can feel limited
FAQ
What is the difference between Stessa and Yardi Breeze?
Stessa is best for DIY & small landlords, while Yardi Breeze is best for property management companies.
Is Stessa or Yardi Breeze cheaper?
Yardi Breeze is the cheaper option — it starts at $100/mo.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Stessa rates slightly higher (4.4★ on Capterra).