Stessa for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Hosts with 1–5 short-term rental listings looking for software that scales with them, not against them.
Our verdict for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Great fit
Stessa's free Essentials plan with unlimited properties is ideal for solo investors tracking 1-5 rentals without paying per-listing fees.
Why it fits you
- Free plan supports unlimited properties with basic financial reports
- Tax-friendly reporting simplifies Schedule E preparation
- No per-listing cost means zero overhead as you start out
What might bite you
- Bank connection issues may require manual transaction entry
- Limited customer support on free tier
Best-for-you alternatives at this size
- Clearing Okay fit — consider alternatives
If you're at 5-10 listings you'll pay the $25/mo floor and get automated bookkeeping, but you may not yet need the trust-accounting workflows that justify the platform.
From $25 • No free trial · Specialist bookkeeping for STR managers who actually need trust accounting
- Hostfully Bookkeeper Okay fit — consider alternatives
Workable if you have at least 4 listings, but the $129/mo minimum is steep for small portfolios needing only basic accounting.
From $129 • No free trial · Solid accounting layer if you're already on Hostfully's PMS
- Patriot Software Okay fit — consider alternatives
Patriot handles basic bookkeeping affordably at $20/mo flat, but you will need separate tools for every STR-specific workflow.
From $20/mo • Free trial · Solid budget ledger, but not built for rental operations
Still think Stessa is right for you?
From $0/mo • No free trial