REI Hub vs Stessa (2026): Which Rental Bookkeeping App Gets You Schedule E for Less?

The choice comes down to what you want for free:

• REI Hub's free plan includes Schedule E and tax reports, plus loan and fixed-asset tracking. You enter transactions yourself, because automatic bank import and booking rules are paid features. Its Professional plan starts at $9 a month, billed annually, for up to 3 units.
• Stessa's free Essentials plan imports bank transactions automatically for unlimited properties. Its Schedule E report costs $12 a month, billed annually, on the Manage plan.

If you're bookkeeping-focused and comfortable entering transactions, REI Hub is the cheaper way to get Schedule E. If you want automatic imports plus rent collection and screening in one app, Stessa is.

REI Hub is owned by TurboTenant. TurboTenant's August 2026 press release says it acquired REI Hub, "used to power TurboTenant's accounting and bookkeeping services." Prices come from both vendors' pricing pages, checked October 28, 2026. We haven't tested either app hands-on.

Prices at a glance

REI Hub's pricing page shows a Free column under every unit tab (3, 10, 20 and unlimited) and describes it as "for those with minimal transactions." The page doesn't state a transaction limit. Professional comes with a 14-day free trial.

Correction to our earlier guides: we previously listed REI Hub as having no free plan, only a 14-day trial. Its pricing page now shows a $0 Free plan.

Yearly cost for Schedule E with automatic import

With automatic imports, REI Hub is cheaper for 1–3 units on annual billing. From 10 units up, Stessa Manage is cheaper. Without automatic imports, REI Hub Free is $0 at any size.

What each app is built for

REI Hub: bookkeeping first

REI Hub's pricing and home pages describe:

• Revenue and expense tracking with real-estate-specific categories
• Loan and fixed-asset tracking, with a fixed-asset schedule that records depreciation by property
• Schedule E and tax reports, plus a portfolio balance sheet
• On Professional: automatic transaction import from linked bank, mortgage, loan and credit-card accounts, plus automatic booking rules

It doesn't list rent collection, tenant screening or listings on its pricing page. For those, you'd pair it with another tool, such as TurboTenant.

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Stessa: bookkeeping plus landlord tools

Stessa's free Essentials plan lists:

• Unlimited properties
• Automatic bank feeds and basic financial reports
• Vacancy marketing and tenant screening
• Maintenance requests and tracking
• Online rent collection

Every plan includes a cash management account through Thread Bank, with up to 2.02% APY (up to 3.49% on Pro).

Paid plans add more:

• Manage: the Schedule E report, one eSignature a month, 60+ legal forms, unlimited state-compliant leases, accelerated rent payments and priority chat support
• Pro: seven eSignatures a month, priority tenant screening and priority phone support

Stessa collects rent with no landlord fees. ACH into Stessa's cash account is free, ACH to an outside bank costs the resident up to $2, and cards cost 3%, per its help center.

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What you give up on each free plan

REI Hub Free has the tax side covered but leaves the data entry to you. Without automatic transaction import or booking rules, every rent deposit, mortgage payment and repair bill has to be entered or imported by hand. With only a few transactions a month, that may be manageable. REI Hub's own label, "for those with minimal transactions," suggests where it stops making sense.

Stessa Essentials does the data entry for you through bank feeds, but stops short of the Schedule E report. You get basic financial reports and a basic tax package. You can still hand those to a preparer, or copy the totals onto Schedule E yourself. Our Schedule E spreadsheet vs software guide covers that route.

Depreciation and fixed assets

If depreciation tracking matters to you, REI Hub puts it in every plan, including Free. Stessa's comparison table lists "Plus CapEx" in its accountant tax package on Pro. We didn't find a separate depreciation feature on Stessa's pricing page, so we don't claim one either way. Ask your tax preparer what they need from you before choosing on this point.

Which should you pick?

• Want Schedule E for $0, and don't mind manual entry: REI Hub Free.
• Want automatic imports for $0, and Schedule E isn't needed: Stessa Essentials.
• 1–3 units, want Schedule E with automatic imports: REI Hub Professional at $108 a year beats Stessa Manage at $144.
• 10+ units: Stessa Manage is $144 a year flat, vs $180–$576 for REI Hub Professional.
• Want rent collection and screening in the same app: Stessa.
• Already use TurboTenant: REI Hub is TurboTenant's own accounting engine. Check TurboTenant's current plans before buying REI Hub separately. See TurboTenant pricing.

For more comparisons, see Landlord Studio vs Stessa and best rental property accounting software.

How we checked

On October 28, 2026, we read:

• REI Hub's pricing page, including the included and excluded feature icons on each plan card
• REI Hub's home page, for feature descriptions
• Stessa's pricing page and its rent collection help article
• TurboTenant's press release on its TenantCloud acquisition, for the REI Hub ownership statement

The yearly costs are the monthly rates times 12. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.

FAQ

Does REI Hub have a free plan?

Yes. REI Hub's pricing page shows a $0 Free plan "for those with minimal transactions." It includes Schedule E and tax reports, but not automatic transaction import or booking rules.

How much is REI Hub for 10 units?

Professional for up to 10 units is $15 a month billed annually ($180 a year), or $25 billed monthly.

Is REI Hub owned by TurboTenant?

Yes. TurboTenant's August 2026 press release lists REI Hub among its acquisitions and says REI Hub powers TurboTenant's accounting and bookkeeping services.

Which is cheaper for Schedule E?

REI Hub Free costs $0 if you enter transactions manually. With automatic imports, REI Hub Professional is cheaper up to 3 units ($108 vs $144 a year). Stessa Manage is cheaper from 10 units up.

Does REI Hub collect rent?

Its pricing page doesn't list rent collection. Stessa includes rent collection on every plan.

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