Head to head
Wave vs QuickBooks — Solo Books vs Team Books
Wave Pro is $19/month, QuickBooks Simple Start is $38. Both changed pricing in 2026. Here's the exact split: who should pay double and who shouldn't.
Depends on your case
Bookkeeping
Find your situation, get one tool. 9 picks and 2 head-to-heads, each with its price, runner-up and what we ruled out.
Which bookkeeping tool should you use?
Freelancers who need to
Solopreneurs who need to
Creators who need to
Small teams who need to
Head to head Two tools, one winner for a named case
Head to head
QuickBooks vs Xero — Seat Tax vs Sticker Price
QBO Simple Start is $38/month. Xero Growing is $55/month. The $17 gap is real — but the seat-tax trap that hits when you add a bookkeeper costs you a lot more.
Depends on your case