Vuuv
Simple bookkeeping for small businesses, freelancers, and real estate investors
Best for:
- Freelancers and self-employed (Schedule C, invoicing, time tracking)
- GPS mileage tracking on mobile
- Combined freelancer + real estate in one app
- E-signatures for estimates and leases
- 1099-NEC generation for contractors
- Tax calculator with what-if scenarios
- Vuuv AI: smart categorization, audit flagging, and tax narrative (Pro/Elite)
Pro from $12/month
Stessa
Real estate accounting and asset management platform
Best for:
- Real estate investors (purpose-built for rentals)
- Unlimited rental units on the free plan (Vuuv's free plan covers up to 3)
- Unlimited team members on paid plan
- More established in the real estate space
Feature comparison
See how Vuuv stacks up against Stessa
Pricing
Free plan available
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesFree plan transaction limit
Vuuv
UnlimitedStessa
UnlimitedFree plan rental units
Vuuv
Up to 3Stessa
UnlimitedPaid plan starting price
Vuuv
$12/monthStessa
$15/monthFree trial
Vuuv
30 daysStessa
N/ACore Features
Income & expense tracking
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesBank account sync
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesReceipt scanning (AI)
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesAuto-categorization
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesMultiple businesses
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesBudgeting
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoReal Estate
Property tracking
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesTenant management
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesLease tracking
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesOnline rent collection
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesSecurity deposit tracking
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesProperty depreciation (MACRS)
Vuuv
YesStessa
Yes1031 exchange tracking
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoCost basis tracking
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoFreelancer Features
Schedule C reports
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoInvoicing
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoEstimates/quotes
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoTime tracking
Vuuv
YesStessa
No1099-NEC generation
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoMileage Tracking
Manual mileage entry
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesGPS auto-tracking
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoTrip classification
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesIRS-compliant mileage logs
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesMultiple vehicles
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesSmart auto-classification
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoTax & Reports
Schedule E reports
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesProfit & loss reports
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesYear-end tax packet
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesTax calculator with scenarios
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoCollaboration
Team member access
Vuuv
Up to 10Stessa
UnlimitedAccountant access
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesRole-based permissions
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesE-Signatures
E-signature for estimates
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoE-signature for leases
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoVuuv AI*
AI expense categorization
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoAI duplicate detection
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoAI audit flagging
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoNatural language search
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoAI tax narrative for CPA
Vuuv
YesStessa
NoPlatform
iOS app
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesAndroid app
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesWeb app
Vuuv
YesStessa
YesCompetitor pricing last verified June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Both are excellent for real estate investors. Stessa is purpose-built for real estate and its free plan covers unlimited rental properties. Vuuv's free plan is also generous, with unlimited transactions and up to 3 rental units, and it adds tools for freelancers (invoicing, time tracking, Schedule C on screen) and GPS mileage tracking, which makes it ideal if you have both rental properties AND self-employment income.
Yes. Vuuv is designed for people with multiple income streams. You can track rental properties with Schedule E reports and freelance/self-employment income with Schedule C reports, invoicing, and time tracking, all in one app.
Yes. Vuuv offers GPS mileage tracking on our mobile app (Pro tier and above). Our app automatically detects when you're driving and logs trips in the background. You just classify them as business or personal later. Stessa only supports manual mileage entry.
Yes. You can export your transactions from Stessa as a CSV file and import them into Vuuv. Our import wizard helps map your categories and properties.
Both have competitive free plans with unlimited transactions. Stessa's free plan covers unlimited rental properties, while Vuuv's free plan covers up to 3 rental units and adds freelancer tools. Stessa's Manage plan is $15/month ($12/month billed annually). Vuuv Pro is $12/month with comparable features plus freelancer tools.
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