Stessa for mid-sized portfolios (5–20 listings)
Operators at 5–20 listings, past the solo-host stage but not yet running a full property management company.
Our verdict for mid-sized portfolios (5–20 listings)
Okay fit — consider alternatives
Workable for 5-20 properties if your needs are primarily financial tracking, but lacks operational tools for managing guests or turnovers.
Why it fits you
- Unlimited properties on all plans keeps costs flat as you grow
- Pro plan banking features help consolidate cash management
What might bite you
- No recurring bill/income features for complex operations
- No channel management or guest communication tools
- Bank feed reliability issues scale with more accounts
Best-for-you alternatives at this size
- Avalara MyLodgeTax Great fit
The sweet spot — enough properties to justify per-unit costs, and compliance complexity rises fast with multi-jurisdiction exposure.
From $27/listing • No free trial · Set-and-forget tax compliance for operators who can absorb the per-property cost
- Clearing Great fit
This is Clearing's core target — 10-50 unit managers who need trust accounting and owner statements without hiring a finance lead.
From $25 • No free trial · Specialist bookkeeping for STR managers who actually need trust accounting
- Hostfully Bookkeeper Great fit
The sweet spot — Hostfully's Pro tier at $229/mo for up to 11 listings delivers strong accounting value per property.
From $129 • No free trial · Solid accounting layer if you're already on Hostfully's PMS
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