Stora
Self-storage facility management software
Real estate software
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What is Stora
Stora is a self-storage facility management platform that combines operations tools with an online rental and customer portal. It is used by self-storage operators to manage unit inventory, reservations/move-ins, customer accounts, billing, and facility workflows. The product emphasizes a web-based experience with integrated website and online checkout capabilities to support digital leasing and customer self-service.
Integrated online leasing flow
Stora includes an online rental journey designed to let customers select units, complete checkout, and manage their account online. This reduces reliance on manual lead handling and supports 24/7 self-service. For operators, it can centralize web inquiries and move-ins into the same system used for day-to-day facility management.
Web-based operator workflows
The platform is delivered as a cloud service, which supports access from multiple locations without on-premises servers. Core workflows typically include unit management, customer records, and task-oriented operations for facility staff. This model can simplify updates and standardize processes across one or more sites.
Purpose-built for self-storage
Stora focuses on self-storage-specific needs such as unit inventory, tenant lifecycle, and recurring billing. Compared with broader real estate systems, this specialization can reduce configuration overhead for storage operators. It also aligns product features around storage-centric customer journeys rather than general property management.
Limited fit for non-storage
While it touches real estate workflows, Stora is primarily designed for self-storage operations rather than mixed portfolios. Organizations needing deep functionality for residential/commercial property management may find gaps in areas like lease accounting, CAM, or complex property structures. It may be best used as a dedicated system for storage sites rather than a single platform for all real estate assets.
Ecosystem depth varies
Self-storage operators often require integrations with access control, gate systems, accounting, payments, and marketing tools. The breadth and maturity of available integrations can be a deciding factor, and may not match the largest, longest-established platforms in the category. Buyers typically need to validate required third-party connections and any associated implementation effort.
Reporting and customization constraints
Operators with advanced reporting requirements (multi-site KPIs, custom dashboards, or data warehouse pipelines) may need to confirm available analytics and export options. Some cloud platforms prioritize standardized workflows over deep customization. This can create additional workarounds for organizations with highly specific processes or reporting formats.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Price not listed on pricing page — "Pricing starts at 50 units" (contact / Book a demo for exact cost) | Up to 5 team members; Customisable website & online bookings; Automated invoicing & recurring payments (cards & direct debits); Deposits & automated payment retries; Online check-in & move-in (built-in contracts, identity checks); Cloud-based facility management, essential reports, CRM, live chat support. |
| Advanced | Price not listed on pricing page — "Pricing starts at 50 units" (contact / Book a demo for exact cost) | Everything in Essentials plus up to 10 team members; Revenue growth automation (automated price increases, dynamic pricing); Facility access automation (smart entry integrations, auto-allocation, auto-overlocking, auto-deallocation); Advanced reporting; Advanced checkout; Public API. |
| Premium | Contact sales (pricing not publicly listed) | Everything in Advanced plus unlimited team members; Premium support (phone & priority chat); Strategic Growth Manager (quarterly check-ins); API integration advice; Extended API limits; competitive rates & lower payment fees for high-volume businesses (contact sales). |
Notes:
- Billing options shown on the pricing page: Pay monthly or pay yearly ("2 months free").
- The public pricing page repeatedly instructs visitors to "Book a demo" or "Talk to sales" for specifics; exact per-plan prices are not displayed on the pricing page.
- Official blog example: Stora states their online-admin pricing (website, bookings, automated invoicing, check-ins) "range from $159 to $249 per month" (this appears in a Stora blog post and is presented as an example range, not as a per-plan price on the pricing page).
