Wave
Free invoicing and accounting for small businesses
- Price
- Free plan, paid from $19/mo
- Our pick for
- 6 situations
When to just use Wave
- AgenciesNeed to invoice for the whole agency at one flat price
- Small teamsNeed to invoice as a team without per-seat fees
- CreatorsNeed to invoice brand deals without paying for software
- CreatorsNeed to sort mixed income from platforms and sponsors
- SolopreneursNeed to replace spreadsheets with automatic bank feeds
- FreelancersNeed to keep real books without a subscription
Plans
| Plan | Price per month |
|---|---|
| Starter | Free |
| Pro | $19 |
Good at
- Free invoicing
- Double-entry accounting
- Receipt scanning
- Financial reports
Watch out for
- Email support only (24-48h)
- No time tracking
- Card processing fees
Wave head to head
Head to head in Bookkeeping
Wave vs QuickBooks — Solo Books vs Team Books
Depends on your case
Head to head in CRM
Wave vs HubSpot Free — Billing vs Prospecting
Depends on your case
Head to head in Invoicing
FreshBooks vs Wave — Client Automation vs Free Books
Depends on your case
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