Wave

Free core accounting and invoicing, with paid payments and payroll add-ons.

Best for: Sole traders and very small businesses that need books without a subscription.

  • Free plan
  • Free plan available
78/100 editorial score 4.0/5 rating
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What to know about Wave

Free core accounting and invoicing, with paid payments and payroll add-ons. This is placeholder editorial copy for the TopToolsPick directory and should be replaced with a first-hand review.

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Who Wave suits

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Sole traders and very small businesses that need books without a subscription.

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At a glance

Category
Finance & Business Services
Pricing model
Freemium
Entry plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Available
Free trial
Not listed
Website
waveapps.com

Plans

Pricing details

Free tier

Free plan available

Pros

  • Core accounting and invoicing cost nothing
  • Unlimited invoices and no client cap
  • Straightforward for non-accountants.

Cons

  • Payments, payroll and support are paid add-ons
  • Fewer integrations and a narrower feature set than paid rivals.

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