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Stessa vs TenantCloud

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Stessa
Stessa automates bookkeeping for rental property investors with bank-connected transaction tracking, online rent collection, and Schedule E tax reporting. A generous free tier covers unlimited properties, making it the go-to for self-managing landlords who have outgrown spreadsheets.
Free (Pro from $28/mo)
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TenantCloud
A budget-friendly property management platform with a free tier for small landlords — covers rent collection, maintenance, and leasing basics.
Free (paid from $17/mo)
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Stessa vs TenantCloud: feature comparison

FeatureStessaTenantCloud
Accounting & Reporting✓✓
Lease E-Signature✓✓
Listing Syndication✗✓
Maintenance Request Tracking✓✓
Mobile App (iOS + Android)✓✓
Online Rent Collection✓✓
Owner Portal✗✓
Tenant Screening✓✓

Stessa — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Free tier covers unlimited properties with automated bank sync and daily transaction reconciliation
  • Schedule E tax reports generate automatically, cutting year-end accountant hours significantly
  • Pro plan ($28/mo) bundles 7 eSignatures/month with advanced portfolio-level reporting
  • Built-in maintenance request tracking added recently, removing the need for a separate landlord communication tool

Cons

  • No listing syndication — vacant units must be marketed on Zillow Rental Manager or Apartments.com as a separate step
  • Tenant screening is outsourced to RentPrep, adding friction and an extra sign-in versus AppFolio's or Buildium's native screening
  • eSignature quota is capped at just 1 per month on the $12/mo Manage plan; active landlords will quickly need the Pro tier
  • U.S.-only platform — international landlords and portfolios with properties outside the United States are not supported

TenantCloud — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Generous free tier — up to 75 units
  • Low paid-tier pricing
  • Covers essentials without complexity
  • No onboarding fees

Cons

  • Shallower feature set than AppFolio/Buildium
  • Tenant screening is an extra per-report charge
  • Ads on free tier
  • Less mature commercial support
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