A Stessa alternative you own
Stessa is good software with a free plan and bank sync. Some small landlords would still rather keep a spreadsheet: no bank link to break, no plan changes, a file they own.
Price, side by side
| Stessa Manage | Stessa Pro | Doorledger | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $12/mo paid annually | $28/mo paid annually | $29 once |
| First year | $144 | $336 | $29 |
| Schedule E report | Yes | Yes | Yes, Year summary |
| Maintenance tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes, 24 recurring jobs |
| Bank sync | Yes | Yes | No, you type payments |
| Where your data lives | Stessa's servers | Stessa's servers | Your file |
Stessa prices from stessa.com/pricing, checked November 9, 2026. Stessa's free Essentials plan does not list the Schedule E report.
When Stessa is the better pick
If you want bank feeds pulling transactions in for you, use Stessa or a similar app. Doorledger is for landlords with 1 to 10 doors who are happy to type a few payments a month and want it to stay that way.
Try it free first. The free rent ledger tracks rent for up to 10 doors. The full Doorledger workbook ($29 once, no monthly fee) adds a Monday view, 24 recurring repair jobs, leases, deposits, expenses and a Year summary by Schedule E line.