Stessa Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs

Short version: Stessa is no longer simply free, and any comparison still describing it that way is out of date. The free Essentials tier is genuinely good bookkeeping; the paid tiers mostly buy you more receipt scans, more e-signatures and a better rate on the cash account.

Stessa plans and prices

PlanPriceNotes
Essentials$0unlimited properties
Manage$12/mo annual, $15 monthly
Pro$28/mo annual, $35 monthly

Source: Stessa's pricing page, read September 2026.

The fees that are not in the sticker price

This is where comparisons usually go wrong. The subscription is the part everyone quotes; the per-transaction and per-document charges are what actually show up on the statement.

ChargeWhat it costs
Receipt scanning5 per month on Essentials and Manage, unlimited on Pro
E-signatures0 on Essentials, 1 on Manage, 7 per month on Pro
Cash account APYup to 2.02% on Essentials and Manage, up to 3.49% on Pro
Tenant feesNot disclosed on the pricing page

How LandlordPro compares

LandlordPro's free tier covers operations rather than only the books - screening, rent roll and receipts on two properties. Prices are on the pricing page, not behind a call.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Stessa cost?

Essentials $0; Manage $12/mo annual, $15 monthly; Pro $28/mo annual, $35 monthly. Read from Stessa's pricing page in September 2026.

Does Stessa charge fees on top of the subscription?

Yes. Receipt scanning: 5 per month on Essentials and Manage, unlimited on Pro; E-signatures: 0 on Essentials, 1 on Manage, 7 per month on Pro; Cash account APY: up to 2.02% on Essentials and Manage, up to 3.49% on Pro.

Is Stessa worth it for a small landlord?

Stessa is no longer simply free, and any comparison still describing it that way is out of date. The free Essentials tier is genuinely good bookkeeping; the paid tiers mostly buy you more receipt scans, more e-signatures and a better rate on the cash account.

What is the cheapest alternative to Stessa?

LandlordPro is free for two properties and up to four units, then $19, $49 and $99 a month by portfolio size. LandlordPro's free tier covers operations rather than only the books - screening, rent roll and receipts on two properties.

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